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Katie Zacharia is officially out after 5 days as Press Secretary. Meanwhile New CNN data highlights a striking decline in Donald Trump’s support among young voters, even as he praised the analyst behind the findings at a rally. Leaked audio reveals tensions inside CBS News over an Israel-related meeting, with reports that Lesley Stahl nearly quit 60 Minutes. Thanks to today's sponsors: Use less da...

Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as rivals circle and tensions grow inside the White House. Meanwhile, Ukraine says new Starlink restrictions are disrupting its military amid intelligence gaps and a worsening clash with Trump. Questions are mounting over political donations tied to Jeffrey Epstein following an investigation involving Senator Ashley Moody....

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are weighing whether to resume strikes against Iran before critical elections, risking a wider conflict as rising fuel costs put pressure on consumers. September inflation hit 3.7% annually, with gasoline prices surging. Israel stonewalls Trump's Board of Peace military outpost in Gaza. Thanks to today's sponsors: Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mo...

Benjamin Netanyahu is demanding the identification and prosecution of Israeli soldiers and officers interviewed in NAZA, a documentary exposing Israeli military practices and the killing of civilians in Gaza, raising serious concerns about press freedom and retaliation against sources. Meanwhile, AI companies are reportedly working to shape how lawmakers respond to a future AI crisis, raising ques...

Benjamin Moser, author of “Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History,” joins TYT. The Trump administration raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home. Republicans flounder as the midterm elections approach. Thanks to today's sponsors: Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.tyt.com/getnoble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ground.news/tyt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay in...

Disguised ICE agents shoot 28-year-old man in NYC. CNN reports ICE agents have been instructed to ramp up their arrest quota. Trump urges Minnesota residents to “fight back” in unhinged post. Trump’s polling sits at historic lows ahead of the midterm elections. Tucker Carlson slams Pete Hegseth’s execution stunt. Thanks to today's sponsors: Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: ⁠⁠⁠...

Trump allegedly planning to reignite the war with Iran ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, a U.S. diplomat is accused of suppressing and altering reports critical of Israel, while newly reported messages show Kimberly Guilfoyle pressing a donor to wire $100,000 to her American Express account before her confirmation as ambassador to Greece. Thanks to today's sponsors: Use less data, get paid by swit...

Attacks and harassment targeting oil, LNG, and LPG tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest weekly level since the Iran war began, with at least 12 incidents reported between September 28 and October 5. The escalation comes as Gulf countries push to increase oil exports through the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, Trump’s antisemitism envoy Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun says the administration h...

Donald Trump sparked outrage at a Nebraska rally by saying Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, calling the potential loss of American cities “a very small price to pay” for keeping the country safe. California leaders condemned the remarks, while the White House later claimed Trump was describing a hypothetical threat that his administration had prevented. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq hit an...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says society should accept “some bad things happening” in exchange for the benefits of AI, arguing that the technology should remain broadly accessible. Meanwhile, Brett McGurk joins Face the Nation to discuss U.S. foreign policy, a whistleblower who raised concerns about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein has died in what has been reported as a suici...

Donald Trump continued attacking the word “affordability” during a Texas speech, arguing that it is being used to criticize his economic record even as he claims prices are falling. Elsewhere, a Palestinian prisoner describes nearly two years of detention in an Israeli prison, the White House has begun mailing $500 ACA refund checks to eligible enrollees, anti-Zionist Hasidic Jews face hate-crime...

The Pentagon says it is increasing the options available to President Trump for responding to a nuclear contingency, as U.S. officials also signal preparations for another major military operation against Iran. Meanwhile, The New York Times is facing criticism over its decision not to describe a recent plane takeover as a hijacking. Thanks to today's sponsors: Use less data, get paid by switching...

The Senate voted 47–51 against requiring the State Department to report on the deaths of nine Americans killed by Israeli settlers or security forces in the occupied West Bank, including journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Omar Assad, and Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi. Meanwhile, a FlyDubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged more than 17,000 feet before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after...

Akbar Shahid Ahmed joins the program. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a 25-page open letter aimed at American voters, urging them to reject President Trump’s foreign-policy approach and arguing that Iran and the U.S. could coexist if Washington changes course. Meanwhile, more than 100 Israeli settlers raided the West Bank village of Jalud, setting fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles and...

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for Israel to “go to war” in the West Bank and “do there what we did in Gaza,” as violence and tensions continue to escalate. Meanwhile, U.S. Marines were injured in a recent Iranian attack. Meanwhile, Trump appears to fall asleep during an Oval Office presser. Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up...

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and restart nuclear negotiations, potentially creating a path toward de-escalation after months of conflict. Meanwhile, Rep. Don Bacon writes about the deportation of a longtime lawful U.S. resident, a “perfect storm” is developing in the bond market, and the Trump administration faces questions over its approach to AI regulation.&n...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas are set to deliver separate addresses to the United Nations General Assembly as Israel faces international criticism over its conduct in Gaza, while President Donald Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up at gr...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian directly challenged Donald Trump in a defiant United Nations speech, accusing the U.S. of terrorism while saying Iran will not surrender and remains open to diplomacy. Meanwhile, the FBI’s investigation into Sen. Susan Collins and a defense contractor has come under renewed scrutiny after ProPublica reported that the probe was shut down after Trump returned to o...

Donald Trump used his United Nations speech to say he faces a choice between reaching a deal with Iran and “annihilat[ing]” the Islamic Republic, while also calling for continued economic pressure on Tehran. Meanwhile, a $1.5 billion concession reportedly helped unlock Paramount’s deal with California, Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani continue to maintain a public relationship despite polic...

Donald Trump is weighing whether to expand the Iran war as the conflict continues to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz and put pressure on U.S. forces and global energy markets. The administration also decided against joining Saudi Arabia in strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, for now, amid concerns about the wider consequences of opening another front. Meanwhile, Israel’s leading U.S. advocat...

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was "banning" CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, with more to come. Meanwhile, Trump’s aggressive push for AI and data centers is drawing unusual backlash from users on his own Truth Social platform, with many commenters criticizing his position on the technology.  Meanwhile, OpenAI has disclosed six new incidents involving concernin...

Gas prices are expected to jump sharply as damage to key oil infrastructure threatens a prolonged disruption, with the national average already reaching $4.43 a gallon.  Meanwhile, JD Vance is asking Americans to give the Trump administration “another chance” as he struggles to defend its record in a recent interview.  Hasan Piker is once again the target of the establishment’s wrath. Th...

Laura Loomer gets slammed for her past comments on 9/11. The Federal Reserve votes to raise interest rates. The Pentagon is revealing the scale of damage Iranian strikes inflicted on U.S. bases across the Middle East, with a watchdog report documenting hundreds of damaged or destroyed buildings and billions of dollars in equipment losses.  Meanwhile, Jared Kushner faces renewed scrutiny over...