Trump called for a halt to the bombing. Gaza waits for a ceasefire. Hamas says it will free hostages under the plan. Netanyahu wants limits on Gaza governance. The IDF paused; talks go on. Egypt pushes a deal; if it holds, all hostages could go in days. The plan would pull the IDF back but keep forces near Gaza.

In New Jersey, Rep. Mikie Sherrill will not endorse the NYC mayoral nominee. She says she is focused on New Jersey and not registered to vote in New York. GOP charges she hedges. The race centers on affordability and Gateway tunnel funding. The fight sits between "far right" and "progressive" voices.

In London, ministers urge action to locate tens of thousands of ghost children missing since Covid; as many as 400,000 out of school. IDS will press the Tory conference; CSJ says boys take the hit; mentoring and stronger father support are urged.

Daniel Loeb's Third Point merged with an offshore insurer he controls. AVI Global Trust opposed, urging cash-out at asset value. AVI owns nine closed-end funds trading at discounts. The merger lifts cash distributions by eighty-one percent.

Democrat Jay Jones, Virginia AG hopeful, texted in 2022 that he would give GOP Speaker Todd Gilbert two bullets to the head and urinate on his grave. GOP backlash and calls to resign followed. A 2022 reckless-driving case ties to PAC-linked service.

The Digest, 10/4/2025 @1000AM, CDT

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