NPR News Now: October 10, 2025, 7AM EDT

Host: Korva Coleman
Episode Description: The latest world and national news headlines and developments, summarized in five minutes.

Episode Overview

This concise news roundup touches on international developments, U.S. politics and legal matters, and significant events across the globe. Notable stories include the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan activist Maria Corita Machado, the tentative Gaza ceasefire, legal disputes over federal deployment of the National Guard, indictments involving key political figures, the ongoing federal government shutdown, North Korea's elaborate Workers Party celebrations, and political upheaval in Peru.

Key News Stories and Discussion Points

1. Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Maria Corita Machado

[00:17]

• Korva Coleman announces that Venezuelan opposition activist Maria Corita Machado is this year’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
  • The Nobel Committee credits Machado’s "tireless" work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela amid authoritarian rule.

2. Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas; U.S. Troops to Assist

[00:17]

• Korva Coleman reports on the ceasefire agreement and Israel's preparation to return hostages and pull back troops.
• Quill Lawrence expands on the U.S. role and humanitarian effort:
  • [00:58] U.S. troops specializing in logistics will establish a civilian-military coordination center in Israel (but not Gaza) to coordinate a major humanitarian aid influx.
  • Gaza has faced two years of intense bombing after the October 7 attack, which killed 1,200 Israelis; over 67,000 Palestinians have died since, per Gaza’s Health Ministry.
  • A multinational stabilization force is planned for Gaza as outlined in President Trump’s peace plan.
  • Notable quote: "US troops with expertise in logistics will set up a civilian military coordination center in Israel to help with the expected flood of humanitarian aid into Gaza." – Quill Lawrence [00:58]

3. Legal Battles Over National Guard Deployments

Oregon

[01:41]

• Korva Coleman summarizes federal appeal court skepticism over Trump’s attempts to send National Guard troops to Portland.
• Conrad Wilson reports:
  • The Department of Justice claims the President holds extensive power to federalize the Guard, especially to protect federal facilities.
  • Oregon Governor Tina Kotak opposes, arguing it's executive overreach.
  • Occasional violence cited at ICE protests, but local/state attorneys argue military deployment is excessive.
  • Notable quote: "Attorneys with the state of Oregon and city of Portland acknowledged occasional violence at some ICE building protests, but argued that sending in the military is an overreach of power." – Conrad Wilson [01:53]

Chicago

[02:32]

• Korva Coleman: Similarly, a federal judge has blocked National Guard deployment in Chicago area.

4. Indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James

[02:32]

• The Department of Justice has indicted NY AG Letitia James on two criminal bank fraud counts.
  • In a video statement, James alleges retribution for her successful civil suit against Trump.
  • James: "These charges are baseless, and the president's own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost." [02:53]
• Trump also installed the prosecutor who brought these charges; the same prosecutor has recently indicted ex-FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress.

5. Federal Government Shutdown Continues

[03:03]

• The shutdown is on day 10; no progress on bipartisan spending bills in the Senate.
• With a federal holiday upcoming, resolution is delayed.
• The Trump administration is airing a blame-focused video in airports, featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem targeting Democrats for the shutdown.

6. North Korea Celebrates Workers Party Anniversary

[03:57]

• Anthony Kuhn: Kim Jong Un presides over large-scale parades and celebrations for the 80th anniversary of North Korea's ruling party.
  • Kim pledges a prosperous socialist future, touts economic and prestige gains under threat.
  • Foreign dignitaries present: Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Russian party chief Dmitry Medvedev, and Vietnamese party chief Tho Lan.
  • Large military parade expected to display advanced missiles.
  • Notable quote: "Kim pledged to build North Korea into an affluent land and a socialist paradise." – Anthony Kuhn [03:57]

7. Peru’s President Ousted

[04:35]

• Korva Coleman: Peru’s legislature votes out President Dina Boluarte on grounds of "permanent moral incapacity."
  • Broad political support for the motion amid soaring crime and anti-government protests.

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• "US troops with expertise in logistics will set up a civilian military coordination center in Israel to help with the expected flood of humanitarian aid into Gaza." – Quill Lawrence [00:58]
• "Attorneys...acknowledged occasional violence at some ICE building protests, but argued that sending in the military is an overreach of power." – Conrad Wilson [01:53]
• "These charges are baseless, and the president's own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost." – Letitia James [02:53]
• "Kim pledged to build North Korea into an affluent land and a socialist paradise." – Anthony Kuhn [03:57]

Summary Timeline of Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | 00:17 | Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Corita Machado | | 00:17–01:41 | Gaza ceasefire & US deployment (Quill Lawrence) | | 01:41–02:32 | National Guard in Oregon & Chicago (Conrad Wilson) | | 02:32–03:03 | DOJ indicts NY AG Letitia James | | 03:03–03:57 | Government shutdown & Trump administration response | | 03:57–04:35 | North Korea’s Workers Party 80th anniversary | | 04:35–04:56 | Peru's President ousted |

End of Summary.