Trump Wants to Resume Nuclear Testing; US-China Trade Talks Takeaways

President Trump has announced new trade deals following his meeting with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping, with agreements focusing on fentanyl, rare earths, and soybean purchases. The president also directed the Pentagon to immediately resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other countries’ testing programs, specifically referring to Russia and China.

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and millions of Americans are set to lose food assistance benefits this weekend. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency to issue $65 million in assistance to food banks. Meanwhile, a federal judge appears poised to order the government to disburse food stamps amid the ongoing shutdown.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says ICE will not pause operations on Halloween. The statement comes in response to a request from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

00:00 NTD Evening News--10/30/2025
01:28 Trump Cuts China Tariffs Over Rare Earths, Soybeans
04:10 Snap Will Run Out of Funds on November 1st
06:59 NY Governor Hochul Declares Emergency as Snap Runs Out
07:52 DHS: ICE Won't Pause Operations for Halloween
11:14 Melissa Devastates Caribbean, Aid Underway
13:52 Polls Released in NYC Mayor Race, Mamdani Leads
17:07 Trump Comments on China's Involvement in Ukraine War
18:55 Hamas Gives Israel Two Bodies Said to be Hostages
22:06 Advocates Urge Trump to Raise Human Rights With Xi
25:50 Should the U.S. Approach the CCP With Caution?
28:04 5 More Suspects Arrested Over Louvre Jewel Heist
29:14 Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles, Evicted from Residence
30:29 Federal Judge to Hear Arguments on Food Stamp Funding
31:17 Will Snap Deadline Pressure DEM Senators to Vote?
36:24 California Early Voters on Redistricting Measure
38:50 Blue Jays, Yesavage 1 Win Away from World Series Title
41:10 Who's Hiring Next LSU Football Coach?
42:35 LA Lakers Sold to Billionaire in Record Deal
43:47 Lamar Jackson Expected to Play Vs. Miami