Shutdown drags into day four. Two paydays loom: Oct. 10 for federal workers and Oct. 15 for the military. Democrats push ACA credits; Republicans push back. The fight over funding and welfare could widen the stalemate and hit services.

Sanae Takaichi won the LDP leadership, a step toward Japan's first female prime minister. She faces an aging population, a faltering economy, and immigration backlash. She must rally the party and rebuild trust.

In Europe, a UK ticketholder won £26m in EuroMillions, numbers 06,12,18,25,41 and stars 02,06. The UK leads jackpots; France has the biggest prize on record, and five of the largest wins have come in four months.

Gardiner defended pro-Palestine marches, saying the right to protest exists—even if offensive—and that it may fuel Jewish hatred after Manchester's synagogue attack. Critics urged him to block the marches.

The Digest, 10/4/2025 @430AM, CDT

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