Trump News for Sunday, October 19, 2025

Israel and Hamas trade accusations of ceasefire violations

nbcnews.com, Biztoc.com

Israel launched airstrikes on southern Gaza early Sunday in the first major test of its ceasefire with Hamas, as the two sides traded accusations of significant breaches of the deal brokered by President Trump. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,334

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

Ukraine attacks Russian gas processing plant as Zelenskyy calls for more international pressure on Putin.

Photo claiming to show Trump, Epstein and Pam Bondi isn't what it seems

Jack Izzo, Snopes.com

A photo authentically depicts U.S. President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and the now-deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Gold at $5,000 on Cards as Investors Get Comfortable

wsj.com, Biztoc.com

US Stock Futures Rise as China Trade Tensions Cool: Markets Wrap

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Libya's Zueitina oil company contains 'limited' pipeline leak, statement says

reuters.com, Biztoc.com

New Zealand’s annual inflation hits 3%, top of central bank’s target band

investing.com, Biztoc.com

4 Ways New Parents Can Help Their Kids Build Wealth Early

Brooke Barley, Yahoo Entertainment

Discover some expert-backed financial strategies -- including 529 plans and new Trump Accounts -- that can help your children build wealth from day one.

Mehdi Hasan With The No Kings Quote Of The Day

Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com

Mehdi Hasan spoke Saturday at the No Kings rally in Washington, DC, and he held nothing back. He started out tearing into Trump and President Stephen Miller and never let up. His opening words: Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, friends - My na…

Trump Reportedly Berated Zelensky in Closed-Door ‘Shouting Match’ — Warned Ukrainian Leader Putin ‘Will Destroy You’

Yahoo Entertainment

Troops given powers to shoot down drones on sight

The Telegraph, Yahoo Entertainment

10.30pm Embargo, sched for then

U.S. Strikes Friday Killed Three Colombians, Hegseth Says—After Trump Calls Colombian President A ‘Drug Leader’

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

Trump called Colombian President Gustravo Petro a “drug leader” in a social media post earlier on Sunday.

Scenes From Saturday's Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

Brian Barrett, Alyssa Walker, Wired

Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than seven million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

After 'No Kings' protests, where does Democratic resistance go next?

BBC News

Millions of Americans joined anti-Trump protests, but Democrats are less popular than the president and divided over how to fight back.

Trump urged Ukraine's Zelenskiy to make concessions to Russia, sources say

By Gram Slattery and Tom Balmforth, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump pushed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to give up swaths of territory to Russia during a tense meeting on Friday that left the...

Robert De Niro: “We Have To Keep Fighting” Trump As POTUS “Intimidates” Voters Ahead Of Midterms

Glenn Garner, Deadline

Following this weekend’s No Kings protests, Robert De Niro is continuing to hold Donald Trump‘s feet to the fire and drive home the messages of the nationwide demonstrations. The 2x Oscar winner, who helped mobilize ahead of Saturday’s protests, went on to wa…

Washington rep on shutdown: ‘Everything is on’ Republicans

Tara Suter, The Hill

Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) said on Sunday that “everything is on” Republicans as the government shutdown drags on. “On the one hand, Democrats want credit ...

Rubio puts US informants at risk in El Salvador deal

CK Smith, Salon

US agree to send informants to El Salvador, critics now question law enforcement credibility and ethical risks

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

Leigh Beadon, Techdirt

This week, MrWilson takes both top spots on the insightful side (and the top spot on the funny side). In first place for insightful, it’s a comment about Elon Musk’s disastrous impact on the government: The worst part about it isn’t just that the Fox News spo…

Budapest Is The Wrong Place For Trump To Meet Putin Regarding Ukraine

Andy J. Semotiuk, Contributor, Andy J. Semotiuk, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/, Forbes

Putin didn’t need permission to travel to Alaska —he does to visit Hungary. For Trump to meet Putin in Budapest would undermine the rule of law and should not happen.

No Kings: How Mass Protests Weaken Unhinged Autocrats Like Trump

Right Now With Perry Bacon, The New Republic

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack.There were 2700 No Kings events across the country, with at least 7 million participating, according to Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of In…

The Right’s Most Unhinged Reactions to the Historic ‘No Kings’ Protests

Peter Wade, Rolling Stone

Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Speaker Mike Johnson's attacked "No Kings" attendees, who were largely peaceful as they protested authoritarianism.

George Santos says he's humbled but dismisses 'pearl clutching' critics

Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

Freed from the prison where he had been serving time for ripping off his campaign donors, former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience ...

Netflix's #1 Movie That Cost $220 Million But Scored 31% On Rotten Tomatoes

Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor, Caroline Reid, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/, Forbes

In the age of streaming, masterpieces which lack A List actors can fly under the radar, while mediocre movies can become blockbusters if they have big names. One of the best examples of this is a 2023 spy thriller from Netflix which cost $220 million.

As a glacier retreats, a gold mine advances. Why are some locals angry?

Isabel Norman, Phys.Org

A small Canadian mining company, Canagold, is seeking permits and approvals to renew gold mining operations at a remote site in northwestern British Columbia (B.C.). Called the New Polaris Mine, it faces opposition from First Nations, environmental nonprofits…

Jensen Huang Knows Economic Growth, Which Means He’s Right About China

John Tamny, Contributor, John Tamny, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/, Forbes

Basic economics runs roughshod over the Nvidia CEO's critics.

China Talk, Tesla Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Gavin McMaster, Barchart.com

Markets enter a potentially pivotal week as US-China trade negotiations resume following last week's dramatic tariff escalation, with investors hoping for...

White House Invades Bluesky to Troll, Predictably Gets Mass Blocked

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

The platform's immune system kicked in when a large number of accounts associated with Donald Trump sought attention there.

Andrea Bocelli Serenades Trump at Oval Office, Will Return for White House Performance in December

Eddie Fu, Consequence.net

The famed tenor will be back at the White House on December 5th. Andrea Bocelli Serenades Trump at Oval Office, Will Return for White House Performance in December Eddie Fu

Mike Johnson Clutches Pearls Over Anti-Trump NoKings Rally Rhetoric

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

Speaker Mike Johnson moved the goalposts, telling ABC that since the massive non-violent No Kings rally that happened all over America on Saturday did not say "loving things" about Donald Trump it was an un-American event. There is nothing more American than …

The 79-year-old president shows no sign of abandoning his obsession with intelligence, even as concern for his cognitive health suggests it may not be an entirely winning strategy.

The Daily Beast, Daily Beast

Donald Trump has hit back after more than seven million people turned out to protest his administration by shading the intelligence of his female opponents...

Judge says body cameras for Chicago officers "was not a suggestion"

Sara Tenenbaum, Sabrina Franza, CBS News

A federal judge again Friday ordered agents in Chicago for immigration operations to wear and turn on their body cameras, telling them "that was not a suggestion."

Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza as both sides say the other breached truce

Tim Hume, Al Jazeera English

Hamas maintains it is abiding by ceasefire as 15 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday.

Opinion - Why men are leaving the left — and not coming back

John Mac Ghlionn, opinion contributor, The Hill

The Democratic Party is losing men due to its lack of authenticity, as its attempts to woo them with branding and beer ads have failed to resonate with them,...

The Donald Trump Administration Purchased Stakes in Intel, MP Materials, Lithium Americas, and Trilogy Metals -- and It Sets a Dangerous Precedent

fool.com, Biztoc.com

Though 2025 got off to a rocky start on Wall Street, it's shaping up to be another banner year for the stock market. Recently, the widely followed S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.53%), growth-fueled Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.52%), and iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^D…

Israel strikes Gaza after exchange of fire, testing week-old ceasefire

Express Web Desk, The Indian Express

Hamas denied any role in the exchange of fire, saying its fighters were not involved in clashes near Rafah.

Trump Finally Responds To 'No Kings' Protests, Takes A Giant Sh*t All Over America

Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com

Americans peacefully attended 2,700 No Kings rallies held across the country on Saturday over Donald Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Approximately 7 million people proudly showed up for Saturday’s protests, including veterans, mothers, fathers, students, and gr…

What Happened To The Cast Of The King Of Queens?

staff@slashfilm.com (Gregory Lawrence), /FILM

What happened to the cast of King of Queens after the show ended? Kevin James has been busy with Adam Sandler a few time, but what about everyone else?

Santos compares himself to Jesus Christ in CNN post-clemency interview

Alex Galbraith, Salon

"I'm going to skip over that analogy," CNN's Dana Bash replied.

“King Trump” takes “dump” on peaceful protesters, proving their point

CK Smith, Salon

“No Kings” movement rallies peacefully, but Trump’s AI response blurs line between protest, parody and spectacle

Israel strikes southern Gaza, saying Hamas attacked its soldiers

CBSNews, CBS News

This is the first major test of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed upon earlier this month.

Trump calls Colombia’s Petro ‘a drug leader’, says US to cut aid to country

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Comments come after Petro accused US government of murder and demanded answers after latest strike in Caribbean.

Sabrina Carpenter Proves She’s ‘SNL’s’ Best Friend

Rosa Escandon, Contributor, Rosa Escandon, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/rosaescandon/, Forbes

While the episode was her first time hosting, she seemed right at home. At points in the show she felt more like a seasoned cast member than a pop star.

“Am I going to heaven, chat?”: Carpenter-hosted “SNL” imagines Trump on tween podcast

Alex Galbraith, Salon

James Austin Johnson's Trump stopped by "Snack Homiez" on a notably politics-light episode.

Johnson defends calling anti-Trump protests 'hate America' rallies

Nicholas Kerr, ABC News

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended calling this weekend's "No Kings" rallies opposing President Donald Trump as "hate America" rallies.

Vance celebrates US Marines 250th anniversary with live artillery demo

BBC News

California governor Gavin Newsom shutdown a busy freeway, saying the military demonstration was too dangerous.

10 Jokes From ‘SNL’ Weekend Update to Steal for Tomorrow’s Zoom Call

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

These punchlines are so funny, you’ll want to pretend you thought of them

Analyst on How to Hedge AI Circular Financing Risks: Short Blue Owl Capital (OWL)

Fahad Saleem, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Trending Stocks to Watch as Brad Gerstner Explains Tailwinds for AI Trade – ’10x Manhattan Project’. Blue Owl Capital Inc (NYSE:OWL)...

Democrats are finally exposing Donald Trump’s weakness

Heather Digby Parton, Salon

By holding firm in shutdown fight, Dems are revealing Trump's strongman limitations

‘South Park’ Suggests That The 6-7 Meme Might Be Demonic

Dani Di Placido, Senior Contributor, Dani Di Placido, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/, Forbes

‘South Park’ returns to mock Donald Trump, Peter Thiel, and satirize the 6-7 meme that has swept the nation’s classrooms, along with the looming threat of the antichrist.

FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood

Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune, The Texas Tribune

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county in Texas have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps.

Why John Bolton case is more serious than those against other Trump critics

BBC News

Bolton argues his case is an example of "weaponisation" but legal experts say the charges are serious.

George Santos Thanks Trump for 'Second Chance at Life' After Prison Release

TMZ Staff, TMZ

George Santos has broken his silence following his surprise release from federal prison ... thanking President Donald Trump for giving him what he calls "a true second chance at life." In a lengthy post on X Saturday, the ex-Congressman said he was…

South Korea arrests North Korean soldier for crossing fortified border

Stephen Quillen, Al Jazeera English

The incident is the first alleged defection of a North Korean soldier in more than a year.

Thieves break into Louvre Museum, flee with stolen jewelry in 7-minute heist

CBSNews, CBS News

Thieves broke into the Louvre in Paris — the world's most visited museum — early Sunday morning. Museum officials said they stole jewelry and fled.

Why UK’s Prince Andrew lost his royal title

Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English

How Queen Elizabeth II's favourite child, Prince Andrew, fell from grace, finally forced to relinquish royal titles.

Russia counts on Trump to “take his attention off” Ukraine war

Al Jazeera English

Analyst Robert Hamilton says Putin expects US attention to drift before the upcoming Budapest summit.

House Rep Demands Answers About Delayed EPA Report on Toxic Forever Chemical

Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, Gizmodo.com

In a letter to EPA Chief Lee Zeldin, Rep. Chellie Pingree inquired about a yet-to-be-released report on the toxicity of PFNA.

Opinion - National Guard troops are leaving Washington. What have they accomplished?

Glenn C. Altschuler, opinion contributor, The Hill

There are many reasons — cost, efficient use of personnel and resources, a hallowed democratic tradition of keeping the military out of domestic politics...

Republicans Should Be Afraid—Just Look at Who Joined No Kings Protests

Malcolm Ferguson, The New Republic

Listening to anyone from the Trump administration talk about the No Kings protest  would have had you expecting complete anarchy. Masked men with Molotov cocktails, smoke in the air, American flags burning, police and National Guard in full riot gear—somethin…

Russia’s Coal Collapse Marks The End Of Fossil Fuels’ Post-War Illusion

Ingmar Rentzhog, Contributor, Ingmar Rentzhog, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ingmarrentzhog/, Forbes

Russia’s Coal Collapse signals the end of the fossil era. From bankrupt mines to battery booms, the global energy transition is accelerating but facing political resistance.

Former MAGA Supporters Reveal What Finally Made Them Dump Trump

Brittany Wong, HuffPost

"Two days after I celebrated him taking office in 2025, he cut my position within the federal government."

ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived. Then he lawyered up.

Ximena Bustillo, NPR

Roman Surovtsev is like many others who were detained at their regularly scheduled ICE check-ins. What makes his case different is that his wife has marshalled a team of lawyers on his behalf.

S&P 500 Earnings Surge: Magnificent 7 Lead As Recession Odds Plunge

Bill Stone, Contributor, Bill Stone, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/bill_stone/, Forbes

S&P 500 earnings soar as the Magnificent 7 lead. Credit fraud hits regional banks, while Wall Street giants post record results. Recession odds plunge despite shutdown.

Links 10/19/2025

Haig Hovaness, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our strategic daily links: rhythmic gymnastics, youth mortality, target Venezuela, Chinese trucks, European draft?, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched excess

FERC’s Sunset Rule Marks A Quiet Revolution In Energy Regulation

James Broughel, Contributor, James Broughel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesbroughel/, Forbes

FERC is taking the lead on Trump’s zero-based regulatory budgeting, scrapping 53 obsolete rules in a landmark effort to modernize U.S. energy regulation.

Kash Patel hasn’t ruined the FBI — he’s only revealed its true nature

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

J. Edgar Hoover built America's secret police to persecute immigrants and crush dissent. Maybe we needed a reminder

10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • How America Got Hooked on Ultraprocessed Foods. The earliest processed foods promised ease and convenience. They filled the bellies of soldiers at war. But now, the evo…

John Bolton is a warmonger. But he deserves a fair shake

Jesselyn Radack, Salon

John Bolton's indictment sure looks like selective prosecution by Trump

From the Opinions Editor: The visible hand of the state

Ishan Bakshi, The Indian Express

From Washington to Beijing to New Delhi, governments are reshaping markets in pursuit of strategic self-reliance

Trump IVF plans fall short of his campaign promise

Shefali Luthra, Orion Rummler, Salon

The government won't provide any incentives or mandates for employers to offer fertility coverage.

A “New Middle East” Is Easier to Declare Than to Achieve

David Remnick, The New Yorker

As a long-overdue ceasefire takes hold amid the ruins of Gaza, the President’s visit to Jerusalem is more about transactional politics than transformative peace.

Teachers Scrambled After ICE Released Tear Gas Outside a Chicago Elementary School

Jessica Washington, The Intercept

Chicago teachers said they’re dealing with traumatized students in underfunded schools — while the Trump administration spends millions to militarize American cities. The post Teachers Scrambled After ICE Released Tear Gas Outside a Chicago Elementary School …

The Crime Is Nationcide

Win McCormack, The New Republic

My most recent column was headlined “Genocide in Gaza? Why it is increasingly difficult to deny.” I was planning to explore the topic in greater depth this time, as the horrors of starvation in the Gaza Strip continued to mount and intensify, but a part of my…

Week in Pictures: From death of ex-Kenyan PM to Gaza ceasefire

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Donald Trump’s Support Among Men is Eroding

newsweek.com, Biztoc.com

President Donald Trump appears to be losing his grip on a key segment of voters: men. New polling from YouGov/Economist suggests a slow but steady decline in male support for the president over the past three months, even as his overall approval shows signs o…

Trump’s tariffs are brewing trouble for coffee roasters

edition.cnn.com, Biztoc.com

The rising costs of coffee beans are keeping roasters and their customers on edge. Retail coffee prices jumped nearly 21% in August compared to the same time last year, and the Trump administration’s tariffs are partially to blame: In July, Brazil was slapped…

3 takeaways from the second No Kings day of nationwide protests

Alana Wise, NPR

Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.

It's Almost Time to Fall Back. What You Need to Know About DST Ending

Amanda Kooser, CNET

Daylight saving time will end just days after Halloween. Here's your biggest questions answered.

Federal workers are pinching pennies during the shutdown: 'I'd love to come to work, but may not have gas money.'

Allie Kelly,Juliana Kaplan,Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider

Dozens of federal workers told Business Insider they are living paycheck to paycheck and cutting their spending during the government shutdown.

Canadian snowbirds fingerprinted and photographed at U.S. border as part of new requirement

CBC, Yahoo Entertainment

Several Canadian snowbirds reported they were fingerprinted and photographed at the U.S. border this month when registering for their winter stay, which U.S....

Bernie Sanders condemns Trump and billionaires at ‘No Kings’ rally

Al Jazeera English

US Senator Bernie Sanders denounced President Donald Trump and billionaires for ‘hijacking' democracy.

Millions of US protesters hold anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Demonstrations held in every US state as people condemn Trump's hardline tactics, calling for democracy and reforms.

Why Rigetti Computing (RGTI) is Making Headlines?

Talha Qureshi, Yahoo Entertainment

​Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGTI) is one of the Hot Growth Stocks to Invest in Now. Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGTI) has surged by more than 20...

Roth Capital Raises the PT on D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), Maintains a Buy

Talha Qureshi, Yahoo Entertainment

​D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) is one of the Hot Growth Stocks to Invest in Now. On October 16, Sujeeva De Silva from Roth Capital raised the firm’s price ...

‘SNL’ Takes Aim at the Loser Podcasters Who Bring Trump On

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: October 18th, 2025

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Mocks Trump’s ‘NSFW’ Time Magazine Cover, George Santos Release

William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone

"If history is any guide, a lot of Trump officials will end up fleeing to Argentina," Colin Jost also jokes of the administration's $20 billion financial aid package

Sabrina Carpenter Brings “Manchild” to Life in Campy SNL Bedroom Performance: Watch

Eddie Fu, Consequence.net

Carpenter also performed "Nobody's Son" live for the first time. Sabrina Carpenter Brings “Manchild” to Life in Campy SNL Bedroom Performance: Watch Eddie Fu

Sabrina Carpenter Clears Up the ‘Horndog’ Rumors in ‘SNL’ Monologue

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: October 18th, 2025

The ‘enormous conflict of interest’ at centre of Jared Kushner’s Gaza ceasefire deal

Andrew Roth in Washington, Yahoo Entertainment

US president’s son-in-law was instrumental in getting deal – which could bring him huge windfall if plan to redevelop Gaza ever comes to fruition

James Austin Johnson’s Trump blamed one infamous figure for killing his chances at making it through the pearly gates.

The Daily Beast, Daily Beast

Saturday Night Live‘s Donald Trump made a surprise appearance in an early sketch centered around male Gen Z podcasters. Played once again by cast member...

Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports

Kevin Doyle, Al Jazeera English

Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi appears back on track to becoming Japan first female prime minister.

China's ruling Communist Party meets to map out plans for the next 5 years

CHAN HO-HIM, Yahoo Entertainment

One of China’s most important meetings begins Monday, as leader Xi Jinping and other ruling Communist Party elites gather in Beijing to map out the goals for...

Who will succeed Trump in 2028 election? New poll shows...

Lauren Sforza, nj.com

Vice President JD Vance and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) are locked in a tight hypothetical 2028 presidential election race.

After ‘No Kings,’ protesters tear gassed at Portland ICE facility

Ariel Salk, KOIN.com

The scene outside the ICE facility took a darker turn as federal agents deployed tear gas on the crowd around 4:30 p.m. and detained at least one person over...

WATCH: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spews lava in latest eruption

ABC News

Mount Kilauea, a volcano that has been active in recent years, erupted again on Hawaii’s Big Island, according to the United States Geological Survey.

WGA West President Michele Mulroney Delivers Speech At No Kings Protest: “When Our Words Are Powerful, We Cannot Be Silenced”

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline

Recently appointed Writers Guild of America West President Michele Mulroney delivered a rousing speech at the No Kings protest in Los Angeles, decrying President Donald Trump and his administration’s recent actions curtailing Hollywood writers’ freedom of exp…