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With that, here’s what you missed:
The FBI arrested five suspects in Michigan allegedly plotting an ISIS-linked terrorist attack for Halloween weekend, with Director Kash Patel announcing the operation; officials say the group was tracked beforehand, no targets were confirmed, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Senior Justice Department and FBI officials are frustrated with FBI Director Kash Patel for prematurely announcing on social media that the FBI had thwarted a “potential” Halloween terror plot in Michigan before key details were confirmed, raising concerns he acted hastily for publicity and possibly jeopardized the investigation.
President Trump urged Senate Republicans to abolish the 60-vote filibuster rule to end the government shutdown without Democrats, but GOP leaders swiftly rejected the idea, reaffirming bipartisan support for keeping the filibuster as a key safeguard against partisan overreach.
The U.S. is reportedly preparing airstrikes on Venezuelan military targets linked to Nicolás Maduro’s Cartel of the Suns, escalating its anti-drug campaign as warships and fighter jets gather in the Caribbean, though Trump and top officials publicly deny authorizing an attack amid mounting international concern.
The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force was placed on high alert, ordering all army and coast guard personnel to return to base under a “State One” posture amid regional tensions, following reports that a U.S. military strike on Venezuela could be imminent.
Newly unsealed court documents show that JP Morgan filed a 2019 suspicious activity report alerting the U.S. government to more than $1 billion in potentially human-trafficking-related transactions tied to Jeffrey Epstein, including 4,700 flagged wire transfers involving Russian banks and prominent figures such as Leon Black, Glenn Dubin, Alan Dershowitz, and Leslie Wexner’s trusts.
The bank said it had repeatedly warned regulators between 2013 and 2019, including after cutting ties with Epstein, but no government action followed for years. The disclosure, part of a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Virgin Islands and Epstein’s victims, underscores long-standing scrutiny over JP Morgan’s 15-year relationship with Epstein and its handling of his financial activities.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a major $5 million investment into Pennsylvania food banks. I interviewed him today:
King Charles formally stripped Andrew (formerly Prince Andrew) of his royal titles and peerage, ordering him to vacate Royal Lodge and offering a financial settlement that includes a six-figure relocation payment and annual stipend.
The Trump Justice Department requested 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia, reviving disproven claims of election fraud despite prior investigations clearing the county, as officials tied to Trump’s election denial movement gain roles in federal agencies overseeing voting issues.
The Pentagon admitted it cannot identify many of the 61 people killed in 14 recent Trump administration–ordered boat strikes, prompting bipartisan concern in Congress over the legality, secrecy, and lack of accountability surrounding the operations.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned U.S. airstrikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific as “unacceptable” extrajudicial killings that violate international law, urging Washington to halt the attacks and investigate the deaths of at least 61 people since the campaign began.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted there’s “not sufficient” scientific evidence linking Tylenol use to autism, contradicting President Trump’s repeated unsubstantiated claims and creating confusion and credibility issues within the administration’s public health messaging.
A Kentucky woman expecting a mail delivery of medication accidentally received a box containing human hands and fingers meant for surgical training, which was later retrieved by the coroner and returned to the courier after the mix-up was discovered.
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, ruling it unconstitutional and beyond presidential authority, affirming that only Congress and the states can regulate election procedures and permanently barring federal agencies from enforcing the mandate.
The Pentagon approved sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, finding no risk to U.S. stockpiles, but left the final decision to President Trump, who hesitated after a call with Vladimir Putin warning the move could harm U.S.-Russia relations despite earlier signaling support to President Zelensky.
The Trump administration announced it will send no senior officials to the upcoming UN climate summit (Cop30) in Brazil, marking an unprecedented U.S. withdrawal from global climate diplomacy and reflecting the administration’s rejection of international climate action in favor of fossil fuel expansion and bilateral energy deals.
Donald Trump unveiled the newly renovated Lincoln Bathroom at the White House, featuring black-and-white marble and gold fixtures replacing the original green art deco tiles.
See you in the morning.
— Aaron
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