News tells a grim pattern. The Manchester attack is tied to migrants who hate Britain. It calls for ending mass immigration, tighter borders, and a campaign against Islamism. It cites the "far right" and the "progressive."

CNN’s Van Jones warns Democrats about a shutdown. Obamacare premiums could spike without a bipartisan continuing resolution, and leverage matters at the right time. Schumer flips on the tactic; Republicans call it hostage-taking. No deal yet.

LDP chose Sanae Takaichi as leader, on track to be Japan’s first female PM. A hard-line conservative, she wants a stronger military and a tougher China/NK line. She opposes same-sex marriage; a Trump summit could follow as defense spending looms.

Hamas studied Trump’s plan and says it will release all Israeli prisoners under the exchange if field conditions are met. Gaza would be run by a Palestinian technocratic body, with other issues debated in a broad Palestinian framework under international law.

The Digest, 10/4/2025 @300AM, CDT

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