The News Roundup For September 19, 2025

The News Roundup For September 19, 2025

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Despite assertions by President Donald Trump to the contrary, reporting from The New York Times indicates that Iran’s military is still in fighting shape, regaining access to 30 of its 33 missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz.The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a key pr ...  Show more

How Mayors Across The Globe Are Making A Difference

Mayors are uniquely aware of what’s needed to make their cities run more efficiently. And when it comes to improving city life — from housing, to public safety, to city services — a lack of resources can be a major obstacle.In February, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the winn ...  Show more

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Michigan Church Shooting, Government Shutdown Negotiations, Trump Netanyahu Meeting
Up First from NPR

A gunman was killed in a shootout with police after he drove his truck into a Michigan church during Sunday services, opened fire inside, and set the building on fire, the FBI is still search for answers about his motive. President Trump is set to meet with Democratic leaders at ...  Show more

Can the FBI Survive Trump & Kash Patel?
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Tommy & Ben start with Gaza: the UN Human Rights Council’s finding that Israel has committed genocide, and Israel’s ground operation into Gaza City. They discuss how Marco Rubio signaled that Trump has given up on brokering a peace deal in Gaza, and why the Netanyahu government i ...  Show more

“Peace in the Middle East.” But Is It Real?; Trump Sends National Guard to Portland
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We’re headed to the White House, where President Trump said a deal had been reached for “peace in the Middle East.” The president sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this morning to push a 20-point plan demanding that Israel immediately halt its offensive in G ...  Show more

Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold
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President Trump travels to Israel and Egypt to celebrate the return of the hostages and the end of military operations in Gaza. Tommy and Lovett react to the ceasefire, discuss what's next for Gaza, Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu, and debate how much credit Trump deserves for bro ...  Show more