2025-10-13 - Did President Trump Finish a GENERATIONAL Reset of the Middle East?

Hostage Release and Middle East Peace: All 20 remaining living hostages from the October 7, 2023 massacre have been returned home, thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset, praising Secretary of State Marco Rubio and declaring an end to the age of terror, ushering in peace and harmony in the region.
China Trade Tensions: China threatened to restrict rare earth minerals, prompting Trump to impose 100% tariffs and export controls on critical software; China appears to be backing off, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the timing as an attempt to overshadow the Middle East peace deal.
Government Shutdown: The U.S. government shutdown enters its second week with no resolution in sight.
Immigration and Labor Debate: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized the need for a realistic approach to labor shortages in industries like construction, suggesting mass deportations alone aren't feasible and calling for a smarter immigration plan.
Virginia Gubernatorial Race Scandal: In a debate, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears confronted Democrat Abigail Spanberger over her running mate Jay Jones's resurfaced texts wishing death on a Republican lawmaker and his children; Spanberger remained silent on calls for Jones to drop out.
South Carolina Senate Primary: Paul Dans, an architect of Project 2025, is challenging Senator Lindsey Graham, using National Coming Out Day to urge Graham to admit he's a "liberal Democrat."