Two Years of War

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October 7, 2025

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Two years since Oct. 7 attack, peace talks remain ongoing

Two years: Today marks two years since Hamas's surprise attack on Israel, which triggered the war in Gaza. High stakes talks between Israel and Hamas, based on President Donald Trump's peace plan, are entering a second day in Egypt. The latest >

Oct. 7 attack: Two years ago, during the attack on Israel, militants killed about 1,200 people and kidnapped another 250. Gaza's Health Ministry said 67,160 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the war. Read more >

Hostages: A focus of the peace proposal is releasing hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Former hostage Edan Alexander, who spent 19 months in captivity, will meet with Trump today as the world waits to see if the White House's latest truce offer will stick. Details >

Trump weighs emergency powers to send National Guard to Illinois, Oregon

Troops: National Guard troops could deploy to Chicago as soon as today after a judge declined to immediately block Trump's plan to send them to the city. Chicago and the state of Illinois filed a lawsuit, arguing Trump's "war" on the area is "unlawful." Read more >

Insurrection Act: Trump said troops are needed to protect federal workers amid unrest and that he would invoke the Insurrection Act in Oregon if necessary. Invoking the Insurrection Act could give Trump a way around the courts, but it would likely prompt backlash. Details >

Gang leader charged: A gang member in Illinois is accused of placing a hit on the U.S. Border Patrol's commander-at-large. Authorities said Juan Espinoza Martinez offered $2,000 for information and $10,000 to "take him down." The investigation >

"BORN LUCKY"

In his new book "Born Lucky," NewsNation chief Washington anchor Leland Vittert discusses how growing up with autism affected his life — and his family's.

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Diddy lawyers request he serve prison sentence at Fort Dix

Request: The legal team for Sean "Diddy" Combs has asked if he can serve his prison sentence at Fort Dix in New Jersey. One of Combs' attorneys said it would "maximize family visitation" and "address drug abuse issues." Details >

Fort Dix: The low-security prison has more accessible visitation options, NewsNation's Laura Ingle reports. The facility has housed well-known inmates, including ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez and actor Robert Downey Jr. Read more >

Sentence: Combs was sentenced to four years and two months behind bars and has been ordered to pay a $500,000 fine. The judge overseeing the case can recommend a prison for Combs, but the Bureau of Prisons has the final say. The latest >

Lawyer says Diddy has already served in one of the worst prisons in US >

A timeline of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' career and legal problems >

What key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial told the jury >

Supreme Court cases that could expand Trump's power

Supreme Court: The new Supreme Court session could usher in an unprecedented expansion of power for Trump as the court will hear cases that could shift the boundaries of presidential authority. At least three cases delving into presidential power are on the docket. Details >

Cases to watch: Some of the Supreme Court cases that could reshape presidential power include the legality of Trump's tariffs, his takeover of independent agencies and his firing of Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. Take a closer look >

Where the court stands: In his second term, the court's 6-3 conservative majority has largely granted Trump's requests to keep policies via the so-called "shadow docket." At least 20 of Trump's requests have been granted with temporary rulings. Read more >

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀

We're keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media!

Tuesday marks two years since Hamas launched the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, triggering the war in Gaza.
Trump hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House.
House Speaker Mike Johnson holds a news conference on the government shutdown.
The Supreme Court hears a challenge to Colorado's conversion therapy ban.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth swears in new military recruits at Naval Air Station Oceana.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Days is underway.

NEWS ACROSS THE NATION

New complaints from Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger shed light on his life in prison. The latest >

Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is facing a civil lawsuit in Indianapolis after he was criminally charged with battery resulting in a serious violent injury. Read more >

The alleged killer of two teenage girls in New Jersey had mentioned one of the victims in online posts. The investigation >

Conservative influencer Nick Sortor told NewsNation he never should have been charged after he was among three people arrested outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement building Thursday night. What to know >

The suspect in a North Carolina shooting once accompanied American Idol winner Kellie Pickler to the Country Music Television Awards, according to reports. Details >

A New York politician who went missing earlier this year will still appear on the ballot after a judge ruled his name must stay on the roster. Here's why >

The City of El Cajon is being sued by the State of California over its police department sharing information obtained with license plate readers with out-of-state agencies. Read more >