In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup!

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Rallies Held Across the Country

Numerous anti-Trump “No Kings” rallies were held across the United States on Oct. 18, from the National Mall to Times Square. A large number of Democratic lawmakers participated in the nationwide protests. “Showing up to express dissent against an out-of-control administration, that’s as American as motherhood, baseball, and apple pie,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).

Hamas Planning ‘Imminent Ceasefire Violation’: State Department

The State Department said on Oct. 18 that Hamas, a US-designated terrorist organization, is planning an “imminent ceasefire violation.” Washington warned that the group might be putting together an attack on Palestinians in Gaza, which would violate the terms of a 20-point peace agreement with Israel. The militant group has killed dozens of individuals since the ceasefire went into effect as Hamas attempts to retake control over Gaza.

Report: Supreme Court Out of Money Amid Shutdown

As the US government shutdown reaches the three-week mark, officials say the Supreme Court could be short of cash. Patricia McCabe, Supreme Court public information officer, said in a statement to The Hill that the high court may have run out of money on October 18. “As a result, the Supreme Court Building will be closed to the public until further notice. The Building will remain open for official business,” McCabe said. “The Supreme Court will continue to conduct essential work such as hearing oral arguments, issuing orders and opinions, processing case filings, and providing police and building support needed for those operations.”

Trump Immigration Policies Could Reduce Workforce by 15 Million

The workforce could see a massive decline over the next ten years. According to a study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), President Trump’s immigration policies and deportation efforts could reduce the national workforce by 15.7 million by 2035. “The Trump administration’s policies on illegal and legal immigration would reduce the projected number of workers in the United States by 6.8 million by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035 and lower the annual rate of economic growth by almost one-third, harming U.S. living standards,” the report stated.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Israel Launches Airstrikes on Southern Gaza

Israel on Sunday unleashed a barrage of airstrikes on the southern Gaza region of Rafah in what it said was a response to Hamas attacks conducted in “blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement” negotiated by President Donald Trump.

Trump Mulls Sending National Guard Into San Francisco

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he is considering sending the National Guard into San Francisco as part of his efforts to restore law and order to crime-plagued Democrat-controlled American cities.

Zelensky Urges Trump to Take Tougher Stance With Putin

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to join President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at their upcoming summit meeting in Budapest but would like to see Trump take a harder line with his Russian adversary.

Trump Calls Colombia President ‘Illegal Drug Leader’

President Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to end US aid to Colombia, calling its president, Gustavo Petro, a facilitator of the drug manufacturing rackets that have long plagued the South American country.

Napoleon Jewels Stolen From Louvre

Paris’s world-famous Louvre Museum on Sunday was the subject of a brazen heist, as several individuals disguised as construction workers broke in, cracking open display cases and absconding with jewelry that once belonged to Napoleon and his wife.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Appeals Court Allows Trump National Guard Deployment to Portland

It’s another victory for President Donald Trump on appeal. In a 2-1 decision Monday, a panel of 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled Trump can proceed with dispatching National Guard troops to crime-plagued Democrat-controlled Portland, Oregon.

Sanae Takaichi Becomes First Female Prime Minister of Japan

Conservative Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday secured the needed parliamentary votes to become Japan’s new prime minister. She is the first woman to assume the post in the nation’s history.

Trump, Australia PM Albanese Sign Rare Earths Deal

President Donald Trump on Monday hosted Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House, and the two signed a critical rare earth minerals agreement aimed at countering China’s attempted cornering of the market.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Trump-Putin Summit On Hold Due to Ukraine Ceasefire Impasse

President Donald Trump’s anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest has been stalled for the moment after Russia rejected an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.

Arizona AG Sues House Over Johnson Delay In Swearing In New Rep

Arizona’s Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit against the US House of Representatives over Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) delay in swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), who won a special election last month.

House Judiciary Committee Refers Ex-CIA Chief Brennan to DOJ For Prosecution

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Tuesday referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution for allegedly making false statements to Congress concerning the 2016 Trump-Russia collusion investigation.

Illegal Alien Charged With Using Car to Assault Federal Agents

An illegal alien from Mexico has been charged in Los Angeles for “ramming law enforcement vehicles in an attempt to dislodge his car during an immigration arrest, in an incident in which both defendant and a deputy US marshal were shot and injured,” the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California stated Tuesday.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

US Hits Two More Suspected Drug Boats in Eastern Pacific

The US military launched its eighth and ninth strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in South America over the past two days, with both assaults occurring in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday.

White House Slaps Sanctions on Russia’s Two Largest Oil Companies

The Trump administration is increasing its pressure on Russia in an effort to bring it to the negotiating table and end the Ukraine war. The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Wednesday against two signature Russian oil companies: Rosneft and Lukoil.

North Carolina Legislature Passes New GOP-Backed Congressional Map

US House Republicans are poised to pick up an additional seat in 2026 as North Carolina approved a new congressional map on Wednesday in a 66-48 vote.

Illegal Alien Suspect in Deadly Calif. Crash Was Released by Biden Admin

A 21-year-old illegal alien from India is suspected of driving a big rig while intoxicated and killing three people in a crash in Ontario, California. He crossed the southern US border in 2022 and was released by the Biden administration, multiple news outlets report.