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US NewsOctober 10, 2025

DOJ Indicts NY AG Letitia James on Bank Fraud Charges Tied to 2023 Mortgage

By RWTNews Staff

The charges, unsealed Thursday, accuse James of misrepresenting the Norfolk home as her primary residence to obtain a lower interest rate and altering property descriptions to qualify for government-backed assistance, per the criminal complaint.

Marco Rubio interupts President Trump to let him know Hamas accepted peace deal
US NewsOctober 9, 2025

Hamas Agrees to Phase One of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Paving Way for Hostage Release

By Tommy Flynn

If realized, the agreement—brokered by President Trump's team extending the 2020 Abraham Accords—could conclude 23 months of conflict displacing 1.9 million Gazans and claiming over 41,000 lives, unlocking $50 billion in rebuilding and stabilizing trade corridors, achievements unattainable without his mediation.

Stacks of colorful shipping containers are arranged in rows at a port.
EconomyOctober 8, 2025

Trade deal between Canada, U.S. will likely require more time

By Morgan Sweeney

When asked whether Canada would leave Washington “empty-handed,” Trump suggested they would be pleased with Tuesday’s negotiations without specifically mentioning a deal.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at a White House reception
PoliticsOctober 8, 2025

Billions in GDP lost during first week of government shutdown, Johnson says

By Thérèse Boudreaux

“Each week the shutdown continues, it will wipe out an estimated $15 billion in our Gross Domestic Product in our country,” Johnson told reporters Tuesday, referencing calculations released by the White House.

Kash Patel testifies to Congress
PoliticsOctober 8, 2025

FBI Director Patel Commits to Accountability Following Biden-Era Spying on Republican Senators

By Tommy Flynn

Patel, in an X post, affirmed: "Transparency is important and accountability is critical. We promised both, and this is what promises kept looks like. This FBI is delivering. We terminated employees, we abolished the weaponized CR-15 squad, and we initiated an ongoing investigation with more accountability measures ahead."

Community partners talk with a community member at an outreach event
PoliticsOctober 8, 2025

Trump Administration Redirects Tariff Revenue to Sustain WIC Amid Democratic Shutdown Demands

By RWTNews Staff

WIC, which provides vouchers for nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education, expended $7 billion in fiscal 2024 and faced exhaustion by mid-October without intervention.

Split image: Hunter introduces Joe Biden to his business partners/Jake Sullivan
PoliticsOctober 7, 2025

Declassified Memos Show Biden Team Blocked CIA Report on Hunter's Ukraine Ties

By Tommy Flynn

A senior CIA official described the request as "extremely rare and unusual," noting such determinations typically occur internally without external input.

Texas National Guard board transport aircraft
US NewsOctober 7, 2025

Judge Denies Immediate Block on Trump's National Guard Deployment to Chicago as Texas Troops Mobilize

By RWTNews Staff

The ruling came hours after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Chicago officials filed suit, arguing the federalization of up to 400 Texas National Guard members violated state sovereignty and the 10th Amendment. Perry found insufficient grounds for immediate intervention, stating the claims required further briefing.

Screenshot of President Trump's interview on Newsmax
US NewsOctober 7, 2025

Trump Calls Portland Unrest 'Pure Insurrection' in Newsmax Interview

By Tommy Flynn

The remarks follow a federal judge's October 5 temporary restraining order blocking Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, amid 100+ assaults on ICE agents since July, including arson and blockades costing $5 million in damages.

NIH-Funded Study Buries COVID Vaccine Risks for Reinfected Youth in Long COVID Analysis
US NewsOctober 7, 2025

NIH-Funded Study Buries COVID Vaccine Risks for Reinfected Youth in Long COVID Analysis

By RWTNews Staff

The omission drew scrutiny from independent analyses, as the study's lead, Yong Chen of the University of Pennsylvania, did not respond to queries on methodology.

Mugshot of Juan Espinoza Martinez
US NewsOctober 7, 2025

Chicago Gang Leader Charged with Putting $10K Bounty on CBP Officer Amid Escalating Threats to Federal Agents

By Tommy Flynn

The arrest highlights a surge in threats against federal law enforcement, with over 200 assaults on ICE and CBP agents nationwide since July 2025, per DHS data. In Chicago alone, 50 incidents have been reported, including vehicle rammings and doxxing campaigns.

The U.S. Capitol Building is shown in Washington, D.C.
US NewsOctober 6, 2025

Everyday Economics: Government shutdown clouds economic picture

By Orphe Divounguy

As Washington remains gridlocked, Americans face more than political theater – they're losing access to critical economic information. The government shutdown has halted the release of key data that Federal Reserve officials use to guide interest rate decisions and that businesses rely on for planning.