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5 Takeaways From Trump’s Trip To Mark Gaza Peace Deal

President Trump on Monday completed a whirlwind trip to the Middle East to tout what he called an “historic dawn of a new Middle East” and formally sign a peace deal to end the fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

The trip was something of a victory lap for Trump, who basked in applause from Israeli lawmakers at the Knesset and was repeatedly praised during proceedings in Egypt. It was also a cause for celebration for many families as Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released after two years of captivity.

Palestinians also rejoiced when Israel let out 250 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails and 1,700 Gazans arrested after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Here are five takeaways from Trump’s trip.

The U.S. Has Stepped In With An Extraordinary Bailout Of Argentina. Here’s What It Means

The U.S. is providing a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina’s central bank — essentially exchanging stable U.S. dollars with volatile pesos.

While Argentina poses little systemic risk, it can still matter in terms of flight risk for capital along with volatility in debt and commodity markets.

In addition to economic and market matters, the U.S. has a significant political stake in what’s happening in Argentina.

Trump Set To Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

President Donald Trump on Tuesday is expected to posthumously award conservative activist Charlie Kirk the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University on the first stop of his The American Comeback Tour, which invited college students to debate hot-button issues.

Trump was the first to announce later that day that Kirk had died, and the next day said he would be be awarding Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom as he hailed the Turning Point USA founder "a giant of his generation."

In Reading, The Nation's Students Are Still Stuck In A Pandemic Slump

When it comes to reading, the nation's third- through eighth-graders are still mired in a pandemic-era slump, according to new testing data. In math, the news is only a little more heartening: Student achievement in those grades either held steady or improved slightly, though all grades remain behind performance levels of same-grade students in 2019.

The data comes from NWEA, a K-12 testing and research organization, and its Spring 2025 MAP Growth assessment, a suite of tests taken by millions of students in thousands of U.S. schools.

Government Shutdown Poised To Enter A Third Week As Congress Remains At Stalemate

The stalemate over how to reopen the government will extend into a third week with no resolution in sight, as Democrats and Republicans continue to trade blame for the shutdown that began on Oct. 1. Vice President JD Vance said Democrats' posture in the shutdownm amounts to "hostage-taking."

The Senate returns Tuesday and is expected to vote again on a House-passed measure to fund the government. It's fallen short of the necessary 60-vote threshold seven times, as Senate Republicans have unsuccessfully sought to win more support from Democrats. But Democrats say they won't vote to reopen the government unless health insurance tax credits are extended.

Frelick’s Bizarre Double Play Not Enough As Dodgers’ Blake Snell Delivers Masterpiece — Brewers Lose 2-1

Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on in the ninth as the Dodgers opened the National League Championship Series with a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Blake Treinen struck out Brice Turang with the bases loaded to end the game.

Municipal Judge In Milwaukee County Resigns After Allegedly Lying About Residency, Signatures

A municipal judge in Milwaukee County resigned from her position after prosecutors said she lied about her residence and about obtaining signatures she needed to run for reelection.

Former South Milwaukee municipal court judge Kelly Martyka on Sept. 15 was charged with false swearing in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. She faces up to nine months in prison and fines of up to $10,000 for the misdemeanor. She pleaded not guilty on Oct. 8, according to online court records.

Wisconsin WIC And FoodShare Programs Provide Update On Potential Impact Of Government Shutdown

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is closely monitoring all programs and services impacted by the federal shutdown and the state’s WIC and FoodShare programs that provide critical nutrition assistance to our communities, including moms, babies, families, and older adults.

The state’s WIC and FoodShare received contingency and reallocation funds from the Federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to pay for October WIC benefits.

Several Solar Projects Across Wisconsin Are Facing Community Opposition

Several solar energy projects across Wisconsin are facing community pushback, including two large projects being opposed by local governments.

Town officials in northeast and central Wisconsin communities have come out against two utility-scale solar projects proposed in their communities. And village officials in south central Wisconsin delayed a vote on a small solar project after an hours-long public hearing last week.

The debate comes as a bill in the state Legislature would require local governments sign off on major solar or wind projects in their communities before state regulators.

Wisconsin Republicans Celebrate Columbus Day, Dems Indigenous People’s Day

Lawmakers at the Wisconsin Capitol celebrated different holidays Monday.

Statehouse Republicans took to social media to celebrate Columbus Day.

“Today, we celebrate Columbus Day. Let's take a moment to reflect with gratitude on the courage and discoveries that helped lay the foundation of America. We should take pride in our nation’s history and in the spirit of exploration and bravery that has always propelled us forward,” Rep. Rick Gundrum, R-Slinger wrote on X.

Meanwhile, Democrats at the Capitol took their time to mark Indigenous People’s Day.

"Indigenous Peoples’ Day is more than a celebration, it’s a call to action. That honoring Native cultures means investing in Tribal communities, protecting clean water, and respecting treaty rights," Rep Francesca Hong, D-Madison, wrote. "Wisconsin’s future depends on truth, accountability, and solidarity. We must confront the harms of displacement, broken promises, and ongoing inequities with courage and care."