The 7 Trump’s troop deployments; new Supreme Court term; Ozempic at Costco; Bad Bunny; and more
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Oct 6, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into federal troop deployments and a Portland standoff, igniting a debate over Trump’s rhetoric. Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas take center stage with complex negotiations involving hostages. The new Supreme Court term hints at pivotal cases that could reshape presidential power. Listeners also learn about a major investigation into veterans' disability claims and discover Costco's new discounts on popular medications like Ozempic. The return of SNL features Bad Bunny, who delivers a humorous take on current events.
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Federal Troop Deployments Spark Backlash
- The Trump administration escalated confrontations by deploying federal and out-of-state National Guard to Democratic cities.
- Local leaders and judges pushed back, framing the moves as federal overreach and politically charged interventions.
Ceasefire Talks Center On Conditional Swap
- Israeli and Hamas negotiators met indirectly in Egypt around a Trump-backed ceasefire plan after months of deadlock.
- The plan links a halt in fighting and hostage releases to prisoner swaps and increased humanitarian aid, but skepticism remains.
Shutdown Continues As Leverage For Policy Changes
- Senators returned to D.C. with no deal to end a government shutdown that furloughed 750,000 federal workers.
- The shutdown curtailed major agencies while President Trump framed it as leverage to reshape federal priorities.