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This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East.
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Christina Quinn
President Donald Trump marked the end of Israel's two year war in Gaza. That's where we're starting the seven. From the Washington Post, I'm Christina Quinn, in for Hannah jewell. It's Tuesday, October 14th. Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories. President Trump took something of a victory lap yesterday. First in Israel. He welcomed the hostages home, met with their families, and received acclaim and ovations from Israeli leaders. Then he headed to Egypt to visit Arab and other world leaders who supported the ceasefire and Trump's plan for a permanent settlement. There were immediate impacts of the deal. All 20 living hostages were returned by Hamas to Israel, and about 1700 Palestinian detainees and 250 serving life sentences in Israeli prisons were released. And more humanitarian aid is set to enter Gaza. Trump called for lasting peace that would reshape the entire Middle east and could become a defining feature of his place in history.
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News Anchor
So this was really a historic day, to put it mildly, right? Wasn't it amazing?
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Christina Quinn
But the sides are still negotiating. Who will run and rebuild Gaza? With the fighting over and a resolution is far from certain, shutdown layoffs will hit services for students, low income families and seniors. That's number two. Layoff notices went out across the government on Friday, and most of the impacted roles appear to share a similar aiding citizens less able to advocate for themselves. Examples include inspectors who check the quality of federal housing, an office that makes sure students with disabilities get the help they need, and employees who help regulate hazardous waste. The dismissals are the latest step in Trump's campaign to drastically reduce the government to its most essential functions as he sees it. Immigration, defense, and law enforcement. Meanwhile, airports in more than a half dozen US Cities have declined to play a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming congressional Democrats for the government shutdown.
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Kristi Noem
However, Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government, and because of this, many of our operations are impacted and most of our TSA employees are working without pay.
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Christina Quinn
Polling shows that more Americans blame Trump and Republicans than Democrats for the shutdown. Number three, many news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department's restrictive new press policy. News organizations faced a deadline. The Pentagon wanted outlets to sign a new policy by today, saying reporters cannot obtain or solicit information the Defense Department does not authorize. Any media representative who did not sign would be told to turn in their media credentials and clear out of the Pentagon facilities. However, media outlets across the ideological spectrum refused to sign. They include the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Associated Press, cnn, the Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal, NPR and Reuters Fox News, the former employer of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not yet said whether it would sign the pledge. Millions of Americans are set to lose health insurance subsidies by the end of year. That's number four. These subsidies lower costs for people who buy their health insurance through Affordable Care act marketplaces. They are at the heart of a weeks long standoff that has shuttered the federal government since October 1, and about 80% of the people who benefit from them live in states that Trump won in the 2024 presidential election. If the tax credits expire, it could impact some 22 million Americans. Many have no idea that their health insurance costs are on track to go up. In our newsletter today, you can find a visual breakdown of who will be most affected. Just follow the link in our show. Notes Number 5 A powerful storm will continue to hit the east coast through today. A storm which has already led to nearly 100 documented flood reports from Florida to New Jersey may cause even more damage as it continues to swirl near the coast. There are also flooding risks in New York and New Jersey. On the other side of the country, another storm is forecast to soak California this week. The first major Pacific storm this season is expected to bring plenty of bad weather, widespread rain, heavy Sierra snow and a chance of severe thunderstorms. Southern California also faces a flood risk. Number six Scientists have found a key reason why people may use or get addicted to cannabis. According to a new study, the tendency to use the drug is associated with genes that are also linked to other traits, such as impulsive behavior or obesity, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Researchers at the University of California at San Diego analyzed the genetic traits of casual and frequent cannabis users. They hope their research will eventually help identify how to treat or prevent problematic marijuana use. In 2024, an estimated 20.6 million people had a cannabis use disorder. That number is an increase from previous years. If you've ever wondered why stretching your back feels so good, number 7 may have the answer. Rolling your shoulders and stretching your back can lead to a quick drop in blood pressure for healthy adults. That's according to researchers who say the act may trigger a response in the parasympathetic nervous system, and it could help explain why you feel so relaxed after a good stretch. Usually when your blood pressure drops, your heart rate picks up to maintain blood flow. But in the study, people's heart rates didn't rise that much after stretching their backs, which made the move all the more relaxing. Now, researchers are thinking creatively about how this unique piece of information could help people with high blood pressure. In the meantime, give yourself a good back stretch today. All right, you're all caught up. If you don't already listen to our afternoon news podcast Post Reports, please check it out. The latest episode dives deeper into the Ceasefire deal in Gaza and its ramifications. Find Post Reports wherever you listen to podcasts. I'm Christina Quinn. I'll meet you back here tomorrow.
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