The Headlines How Hurricane Melissa Got So Intense, and a ‘Plan’ for a Third Trump Term
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Oct 28, 2025 Hurricane Melissa unleashes catastrophic winds and heavy rain on Jamaica, sparking urgent evacuation warnings. Meanwhile, Trump’s musings about a third term raise constitutional eyebrows. The federal workers' union calls for a government reopening amidst a shutdown, while Florida braces for hefty Obamacare premium hikes. In international news, a UN inquiry accuses Russia of deliberately targeting civilians with drone strikes. Lastly, witness the thrilling record-tying 18-inning World Series game between the Blue Jays and Dodgers that ends dramatically!
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Rapid Intensification And Lingering Threat
- Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified to Category 5, driven by Caribbean Sea temperatures about 2.5°F above normal and unusually slow movement.
- The storm's stall raises risks of prolonged catastrophic winds and up to three feet of rain, increasing structural and flooding damage.
Last-Minute Preparations In Jamaica
- Many Jamaicans were still preparing at the last minute, with sparse shelter turnout and emptied store shelves for supplies.
- Tourists boarded up hotel rooms and used furniture to barricade windows as airports closed and winds picked up.
Third-Term Talk Gains Public Traction
- President Trump publicly repeated interest in a third term while touring Asia, calling it something he wouldn't rule out.
- Advisors like Steve Bannon openly discuss plans to circumvent the 22nd Amendment, framing a political strategy for 2028.