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Trump-Netanyahu talks, spending bill impasse, McDonald’s Monopoly reboot & more

Sep 29, 2025
Tensions rise as President Trump discusses a 20-point plan for a Gaza ceasefire with Israeli PM Netanyahu. Meanwhile, congressional negotiations over a spending bill hit a standstill, raising fears of a government shutdown. A disturbing attack at a Michigan church draws attention, with an ongoing investigation by the FBI. In business news, Electronic Arts makes headlines with a record $55 billion buyout deal. Lastly, McDonald's reboots its iconic Monopoly game with a fresh digital twist, exciting fans everywhere.
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Trump's 20-Point Gaza Plan

  • Donald Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aiming to end the Gaza war and start rebuilding the region.
  • He proposed chairing a transitional Board of Peace to temporarily govern Gaza during Palestinian Authority reforms.
INSIGHT

Shutdown Talks Stall Over Health Care

  • Talks to avoid a federal shutdown showed little progress and exposed partisan demands over health care funding.
  • Democrats considered a short stopgap bill as a fallback to buy time for negotiations.
ANECDOTE

Attack On Michigan LDS Chapel

  • Michigan officials described a violent attack on an LDS chapel where a gunman rammed a truck, opened fire, and set the building ablaze.
  • Authorities identified the attacker as Thomas Jacob Sanford and said he died in a shootout; motive remains unclear as FBI probes.
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