The award, called the FIFA Peace Prize, will “recognize exceptional actions for peace.” FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has a close relationship with President Donald Trump, would not tip his hand when asked if Trump will be the first recipient. apnews.com/article/fifa...

President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke apnews.com/article/trum...

WASHINGTON (AP) — FAA announces 10% reduction in airline traffic in 40 markets to maintain safety during ongoing government shutdown.

“The AP has a strong reputation for accuracy during election coverage and recently unveiled an agreement that will have it provide its data not only to Fox News Channel, which it already had as a customer, but also ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC.” variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Still, DeBlasio acknowledged that he hadn’t gone out of his way to correct the misunderstanding: “I said if you have any further questions, speak with my advisers, and I put my friends’ names in there.” “We all thought it was absolutely hilarious.” apnews.com/article/zohr...

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for celebration for US Navy that Trump attended, AP sources say.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The sounds of tanks firing and explosions can be heard and seen in Gaza City and other parts of Gaza.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, reflecting an average increase of $56 per month.

PARIS (AP) — Director of the Louvre Museum acknowledges a ''terrible failure'' after crown jewel heist and says she offered to resign.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner tells AP he got a new tattoo to cover one seen as a Nazi symbol.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump-Putin summit planned for Budapest is on hold after call between Rubio and Lavrov, US official says.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Vance urges a 'little bit of patience' amid Israeli frustration with Hamas' pace of returning hostages' remains.

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery says it has received offers for all or part of the company and is considering its options.

🚨 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — US warns of ‘credible reports’ Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians that it says would violate Gaza ceasefire.

New: White House has shown increasing interest in the Senate Russia sanctions bill, offering line edits and asking for technical changes. It's being interpreted on Hill as a sign that Trump is getting more serious about punishing Moscow. apnews.com/article/trum...

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton charged in probe into mishandling classified information, AP source says.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary to try to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, but date still to be determined.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalists begin leaving Pentagon after refusing to sign Trump administration agreements on rules of access.

Zohran Mamdani uses his appearance on Fox News to "speak directly to the president," since "he might be watching right now." Mamdani looks straight into the Fox camera as he says this >>>

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The African Union condemns the coup in Madagascar and announces the country's suspension from the bloc.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown.

A FIFA spokesman noted that many world leaders were present and that as FIFA president, Mr. Infantino was justified in being there as something of an equal." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/w...

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump says 8 Ukrainian children are reunited with families after ongoing talks with Putin.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies on Thursday to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation, as he strongly backed a free, independent and objective press. apnews.com/article/pope...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, AP sources say, as Israelis to withdraw from majority of Gaza.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he's considering trip to Middle East in the next week as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue.

"Unlike federal employees, contractors typically don’t receive backpay when the government reopens from a shutdown. Low-wage service workers ... are often out of luck." www.cnn.com/2025/10/07/b...

Note the hierarchy in play here...

New: Our deep dive into the bond b/t Trump + FIFA's Infantino. *How the plan for World Cup draw at Kennedy Center came together (in a luxury box at MetLife) *Why Biden didn't have much of a relationship with Infantino *WH still has the trophy! w/ @gdunbarap.bsky.social apnews.com/article/dona...

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’.l

The White House says almost 70 percent of their employees are still reporting for duty as the government shutdown continues apnews.com/live/donald-...

The U.S. government had shut down, and Donald Trump was calling on Democrats and Republicans to work together. "You have to just make deals for the good of the country,” Trump remarked. The year was 2013, and Trump was then a business mogul who had yet to enter politics. apnews.com/article/dona...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal government shutdown begins as lapse in funds brings on fresh uncertainty for country.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Sinclair will resume airing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on its ABC affiliates, ending blackout in dozens of cities.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Dozens of delegates from multiple nations walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia, a shift from US leader's call on Kyiv to make concessions.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump uses platform of presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel to be reinstated after suspension following Charlie Kirk comments, ABC says.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, says at memorial 'I forgive him' of the gunman accused of killing the conservative activist.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation barred from Trump’s UK press conference after his clash with Australian journalist www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk's killing.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve cuts key rate by a quarter-point and signals two more cuts by year end.

Important news: AHIP says its members will continue to cover vaccines www.statnews.com/2025/09/17/a...

Manchin "acknowledged that he is considering running as a third-party candidate in 2028." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Suspect in assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah is charged with aggravated murder and weapon and obstruction offenses.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says the US again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, says 3 killed in strike.

"The poll ... shows that 1 in 6 parents have delayed or skipped some vaccines for their children, excluding for coronavirus or flu ... ... The poll finds concerns about the vaccines themselves are driving these decisions." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

"The findings appear to be based on information submitted to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which contains unverified reports of side effects or bad experiences with vaccines submitted by anyone." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

OREM, Utah (AP) — Suspect in custody in connection with Charlie Kirk shooting is a 22-year-old from Utah, an AP source says.