Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is “going frankly better than I expected.” He urged patience as efforts continue to recover hostages’ remains, noting some are buried under rubble. The Israel Defense Forces said two more bodies were returned Tuesday. Despite recent violence, Vance confirmed no U.S. troops will enter Gaza. (Story URL)
An Associated Press investigation found more than 420 bills challenging long-established public health safeguards introduced in state legislatures this year. Most target vaccines, milk safety, and water fluoridation. At least 30 measures have become law in 12 states. The efforts, linked to allies of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., mirror anti-vaccine and anti-fluoride positions Kennedy has supported. (Story URL)
Christopher Moynihan, 34, of New York, was arrested Saturday and charged with making a terroristic threat. Moynihan, pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, allegedly sent text messages on October 17th threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He thanked law enforcement for “swift and decisive action.” (Story URL)
Warner Bros. Discovery announced it is open to potential buyers after receiving several unsolicited offers for the entire company and parts of its operations, including streaming and studios. The company did not name interested parties, but Variety reported that Paramount Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison, recently offered $20 per share. Warner Bros. Discovery rejected the proposal, calling it too low. (Story URL)
Lawyers for President Trump are asking a federal judge in Florida to reject the Wall Street Journal’s request to dismiss his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The suit challenges a July article about a letter allegedly written by Trump for Jeffrey Epstein’s 2003 birthday book. In a Monday filing, Trump’s attorneys called the story a “deliberate smear campaign designed to damage President Trump’s reputation.” (Story URL)
