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Vice President JD Vance is in Israel, where he is set to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Gaza ceasefire has been in place for almost two weeks. Vance says the deal is continuing to progress despite the fighting between Israel and Hamas over the weekend. The vice president, along with several other U.S. officials in Israel, is working to get the two sides to take the next steps under the deal.
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries believes that public pressure will intensify on Republicans in the coming days to extend health insurance subsidies, which are a key sticking point in the shutdown fight. The federal government remains shut down after the Senate failed to pass a spending bill again on Monday. Congressional leaders continue to avoid negotiating an end to the shutdown. The White House has attempted to end the standoff between the two sides by threatening Democrats with more cuts to spending and the workforce.
Images of an excavator demolishing the facade of the East Wing of the White House went viral this week. The construction marks the groundbreaking for the president’s $250 million ballroom project. Trump has wanted to build the ballroom for more than a decade, but not everyone is pleased with the developments, and historic preservation groups are expressing concerns.
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who served during the Biden administration, has released her new book, Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines. She wrote about how the Democratic Party’s internal dysfunction led to its downfall during the 2024 presidential election. Before her new book hit store shelves, Morning Edition host Michel Martin sat down with Jean-Pierre. During their conversation, Jean-Pierre reflected on her decision to leave the party she once represented and the scrutiny she faced in her role as press secretary. Watch their interview here. Listen to Jean-Pierre discuss her decision to identify as an independent and read five takeaways from the conversation.
From vibrantly colored leaves to comforting weather, fall is a favorite season for many people. With all the excitement the season brings, you might feel anxious about making the most of this time of year. Life Kit has put together a list of simple ideas to help make the lead-up to Halloween feel festive.
For tips on how to embrace a lifestyle of rest and coziness, listen to this episode of NPR’s Life Kitthe Life Kit for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.
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