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Guard Plan Blocked—Now What?
With the National Guard deployment on ice, the shutdown’s pressure grows—workers, cities, and the White House recalibrate.
Yezil Rhose Angelei Lusaya, Haleigh Rice & American Centrist
October 13, 2025
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Today’s read in 2 lines: Over the weekend, the Gaza ceasefire largely held while hostage swaps moved forward; a U.S. appeals court kept a lid on a National Guard deployment plan; and shutdown fallout deepened as the White House hunted funds to pay troops. Markets steadied into Monday after tariff jitters.
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Keeping up with America
White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming shutdown
OMB confirms mass layoffs tied to the shutdown’s second week.
CDC walks back hundreds of firings as US shutdown persists
Partial reversals after incorrect notices sparked backlash.
OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun
Agency-by-agency RIF plans begin rolling out.
US Treasury chief says government shutdown is hitting economy
Treasury: real-economy effects mounting as closures spread.
Partisan shutdown standoff ignores key risk: rising national debt
Analysis: fiscal picture darkens even as standoff drags on.
New England courts become battleground for challenges to Trump
Regional cases test limits of executive actions this fall.
Should the U.S. back holding the current Gaza ceasefire framework in place—even if minor violations occur—until all planned hostage exchanges conclude? |
Around the World
Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages
Ceasefire held over the weekend as logistics for exchanges advanced.
Gaza ceasefire live: All remaining living Israeli hostages released
Leaders convene in Egypt to shape the ‘day after’ framework.
Hamas swaps last Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners
Symbolic reunions alongside contentious negotiations over remains.
Ukraine accuses Russia of severing Zaporizhzhia external link
Kyiv alleges a test to sync the plant to Russia’s grid.
IAEA: process started to restore external power to Zaporizhzhia
Watchdog reported initial steps late week; work stretched into weekend.
Lets Talk Business and Tech
Oil hits five-month low on tariff threat
Risk-off move clipped crude late week.
Oil rebounds as US–China tone cools
Prices recoup some losses into Monday.
Gold pares gains after brief run above $4,000/oz
Haven bid ebbs on tariff tone shift.
Crypto ETFs draw record $5.95B in weekly inflows
Flows surge as bitcoin hovers near highs.
Saudi Aramco says it can sustain 12m bpd for a year
Capacity posture underscores spare supply narrative.
Richer, Wiser, Happier
Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops despite shutdown
Key dates and what service members should expect.
Mortgage rate trends & predictions (Oct 9–15)
This week’s rate outlook + expert poll.
Mortgage news roundup (Oct 8)
Latest movement and what it means for buyers/refi.
10 products on deep discount in October
What’s truly worth buying now vs. waiting.
Walmart Deals: best offers to shop now
No-membership sale ran through Oct. 12—see standouts.
Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans
NFL: Chargers beat Dolphins 29–27
LA wins on a last-minute field goal.
NFL: Colts 31–27 Cardinals
Indy rallies late to keep pace in AFC South.
NFL: Buccaneers 30–19 49ers
Baker Mayfield tosses two TDs to upset SF.
NFL: Steelers 23–9 Browns
Defense dominates; Rodgers throws two.
NFL: Patriots 25–19 Saints
Rookie Drake Maye throws three TDs.
NFL: Seahawks 20–12 Jaguars
Smith‑Njigba erupts for 162 yards.
Taylor Swift denies Super Bowl halftime rumor
Singer says she never received a formal offer.
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Life Hacks to Hack Your Life
How to get the best October Prime Day deals
Stack coupons, use price history, beware limited‑time ‘drops’.
The Verge’s October Prime Day guide (updated)
One hub for legit tech discounts.
Walmart’s best anti-Prime Day tech deals (through Oct 12)
Good alternatives if you missed Amazon’s window.
Prime Day TV sales live blog (updated Oct 8; still-valid picks)
OLED/QLED deals that persisted into the weekend.
Best deals under $50 you can still shop
Stocking‑stuffer tier gear, vetted.
Last chance live tracker: October Prime Day deals
Rolling updates on lingering discounts.
Apple Watch 10 discount recap
Solid buy below typical MSRP; feature rundown.
Nike anti-Prime Day sale roundup
Sneakers/apparel worth it without a membership.
29 under-$25 tech deals
Cheap but reliable gadgets that aren’t junk.
CR: 10 products on deep discount in October
Seasonal buys (tools, small appliances) to target.
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