President Donald Trump ends his Asia tour with a much-anticipated sit-down with China’s Xi Jinping, a scathing report on Joe Biden’s presidency casts doubt on key executive actions, and Canada’s government is pressured to include minors in its euthanasia program. It’s Thursday, October 30, 2025, and this is the news you need to know to start your day. Today’s edition of the Morning Wire podcast can be heard below, and the video version can be seen on The Daily Wire: Trump V. Xi In South Korea Topline: The eyes of the world turned to South Korea, as President Trump sat down with China’s Xi Jinping for a high-stakes meeting. Trump v. Xi: President Donald Trump cut tariffs on China overnight after President Xi Jinping promised to purchase large amounts of farm products from the United States and crack down on fentanyl trafficking.  Trump said the tariff rate on China would be reduced from 57% to 47% after a high-stakes meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea. In return, he said China promised to purchase American soybeans, sorghum, and other farm products and stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States. “I had a truly great meeting with President Xi of China. There is enormous respect between our two Countries, and that will only be enhanced with what just took place,” Trump posted on Truth Social after the meeting. “We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved.” Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything for $7 a month. Not as fans. As fighters. Go to DailyWire.com/Subscribe to join now. Trump added that China had agreed to “continue the flow” of rare earth minerals used in products ranging from cell phones to fighter jets. China had been looking to implement strict export controls on the minerals. The meeting began late Wednesday night by United States time.  Just minutes before the meeting began, President Trump issued a stunning social media post, saying, “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.” The U.S. has not tested any nuclear weapons for the last 33 years. The timing of that message is no accident. In the last week alone, Vladimir Putin announced that Russia had successfully tested nuclear-powered, nuclear-capable cruise missiles, along with a nuclear-capable torpedo.  North Korea also claims to have conducted missile tests of its own. But this appears to be directed at Xi, who has overseen a historic nuclear buildup in China, growing its arsenal at an alarming pace. Despite that apparent warning, once Trump and Xi met just a few moments later, the two were all smiles, with Trump cracking a joke as they shook hands. Biden Autopen Questions Grow Topline: The House Oversight Committee has recommended that the Justice Department investigate the Biden White House’s use of an autopen to sign official presidential actions. In a 100-page report released this week, Republicans charged Biden staffers with covering up for an increasingly senile president and taking action without his knowledge. Republicans want the DOJ to take a deep look at former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen because many of the actions Biden took – or appeared to take – may not have been valid. Committee Chairman James Comer asked Attorney General Pam Bondi for a “comprehensive review of all executive actions taken during the Biden presidency.” Comer also asked for special attention to be paid to White House doctor Kevin O’Connor, deputy chief of staff Annie Tomasini, and senior adviser to the first lady Anthony Bernal. They all pleaded the Fifth during the House investigation. Comer v. O’Connor: Comer sent a letter to the D.C. Board of Medicine asking for a review of O’Connor’s work as the chief White House doctor. The report says testimony indicates that O’Connor “may have succumbed to political pressure” and hid Biden’s health decline from the American people. Comer said the medical board should consider whether O’Connor “issu[ed] misleading medical reports, misrepresent[ed] treatments, or [failed] to conform to standards of practice” in violation of D.C. law. If any violations are found, the D.C. Board of Medicine could discipline O’Connor or even revoke his medical license.   Canada’s Growing Euthanasia Movement Topline: Canada’s euthanasia program is rapidly expanding, with some groups calling for minors as young as 12 years old to be included in the government-funded program.  MAiD, or Medical Assistance in Dying, is effectively an euthanasia program funded by the Canadian government. It began in 2016 for people whose natural death was “reasonably foreseeable” and who wanted to end their lives. The program has only expanded since, particularly in 2021, when chronic illness and disability became included as reasons for someone to be euthanized.  Since its inception, more people have undergone these procedures. Thousands of Canadians now do this annually. Efforts to expand MAiD: Advocates want children 12 years and older to have access to MAiD. Current rules state that one must be 18 years old to be considered for this procedure. The general argument is that children need more autonomy in health care, and the MAiD program is supposedly about “compassion.” Advocates also noted that minors can already consent or refuse certain treatments, so permitting this would be consistent. Finally, advocates will point to the Netherlands, where assisted dying for “mature minors” has been legal since 2002. As for consent, one advocacy group called “Dying With Dignity Canada” recommends that minors between 12 and 15 years old have parental permission to be euthanized. It does not recommend that as a requirement for minors aged 16 and 17, however. Morning Wire spoke to Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a psychiatrist, author, and a director at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, about the euthanasia movement. “Once you cross the line of allowing doctors to kill patients, once you cross the line of accepting the basic premise of the euthanasia movement, which is that some lives are not worth living and therefore these people should be killed by the medical profession, then it’s very hard to argue that there should be any limitations to that,” said Kheriaty. In addition to advocating for minors to be permitted in the program, there is a strong push to include people who suffer solely from mental health issues. That section is set to take effect in 2027. Euthanasia is not legal in the U.S.; however, several states do permit assisted suicide. This is a domestic movement that is worth watching closely and has undoubtedly been influenced by our neighbors up north.

Heather Machemer is a big Detroit Lions fan and attended that game at Ford Field on October 20. The Lions took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Monday Night Football. While at the game, Heather noticed some fans nearby who seemed to be really enjoying themselves. But one of the young men didn’t have any Lions gear, instead supporting Detroit with a Pistons jersey. “At the Detroit vs Buccaneers game, this kid walked through our row in a Pistons jersey. We all joked around in a fun way about him being at the wrong game, with us all laughing, including him. He then said he didn’t have a Lions jersey, so he wore that one,” Heather wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heather Machemer (@heathmach) Heather Wanted To Spread Some Cheer To the Detroit Lions Fan He was having fun, no matter what, but what Heather did next made a huge impact. “I said, ‘Who is your favorite Lions player? He said Gibbs and pointed at my shirt, because Gibbs is one of my favorite Lions players too, so I had on a shirt with his face on it,” Heather explained. “I looked at my husband and said, “We have to go buy him a jersey. When we got back to give it to him, I had no idea the lady behind us recorded this exchange. Such a cool moment. Great kids!They had a blast!” Heather’s kindness not only made the special Detroit Lions fan’s day, but she warmed the hearts of plenty of people on social media. “I followed you because I need more beautiful humans like you in my life,” someone wrote. “I felt proud of this moment…because it’s something I would have done!” “This is honestly one of the coolest things ever…. and I’m a Packers fan,” another fan agreed.“Just so nice to see people doing kind things. You 10000% made his day, week, month!” This story’s featured image can be found here. The post Lions Fan Gives Young Man A Heartwarming Gift appeared first on InspireMore.

The pain of the 30-day government shutdown is expected to worsen in the coming days, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the vast majority of his Democratic Caucus have thus far refused to fund the government until their demands are met. More than 40 million Americans will not receive federal food aid on Nov. […]

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Adam and the Ants emerged from London’s punk scene in 1977, initially performing at venues like the Roxy Club before evolving into one of the most commercially successful acts of the early 1980s. The band experienced numerous lineup changes throughout its existence, with over a dozen musicians passing through its ranks across various configurations. During their peak years between 1980 and 1982, the group achieved remarkable chart success in the United Kingdom with three studio albums reaching the top ten, including two that claimed the number one position. The band’s commercial breakthrough arrived with their third studio album, Kings of The post Complete List Of Adam and the Ants Band Members appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

Fox News Channel easily maintained its No. 1 position among cable news rivals and is on pace to finish 2025 as the highest-rated TV network—beating broadcast channels ABC, CBS, and NBC in viewers during weekday primetime. The latest Nielsen Big Data + Panel numbers, released Wednesday, were yet another reminder of Fox News’ dominance. The cable network averaged 3.28 million viewers in primetime, Monday through Friday. That viewership puts Fox News ahead of ABC (3.25 million), CBS (3.09 million) and NBC (3,09 million) for 2025, even though those channels are more widely available to a bigger audience than cable-only networks. Fox News captured 63% of the cable news audience during total day and 64% in primetime. Its five top-rated shows included: “The Five,” its popular 5 p.m. roundtable, which recorded the highest viewership across cable news during October with an average of 3.7 million viewers. “Jesse Watters Primetime,” which airs at 8 p.m. and averaged 3.1 million viewers. “Gutfeld!” averaged 2.8 million viewers during its 10 p.m. broadcast. The show drew 325,000 viewers in the 25-54 age demographic, the highest among Fox News’ programs. “Special Report with Bret Baier,” which competes with broadcast news shows during the 6 p.m. hour, averaged 2.8 million viewers. In some U.S. markets, Baier’s show beat its rivals on ABC, CBS, and NBC. “Hannity,” in the 9 p.m. timeslot, drew 2.6 million on average. “Fox & Friends,” which airs from 6-9 a.m. weekdays, remained atop the ratings as the No. 1 cable news morning program, finishing October with 1.3 million viewers. “Fox & Friends” has maintained the top spot for 56 consecutive months in 25-54 age demographic. On weekends, “Sunday Morning Futures” recorded 1.6 million viewers to beat its cable news competition, while “Saturday in America with Kayleigh McEnany” attracted 1.4 million on average. Fox News was also the No. 1 cable network with Asians, Hispanics, and upscale viewers throughout total day during the month of October. The post Fox News Dominates TV Ratings in October appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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A bombshell report came out over the weekend accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement of surveying millions of Americans’ social media accounts. In what left-wing groups call an “assault on democracy and free speech,” this looks to be a major violation of American rights and freedoms. Or ... maybe their journalistic machine isn’t telling the whole truth.The problemIn the report, the Verge alleges that ICE has partnered with an AI-powered social media monitoring group Zignal Labs to survey the social media posts of everyday Americans as part of an online surveillance system. The platform can scan posts in 100 different languages, analyze photos and videos to pinpoint the precise location they were taken, and even review weather data thanks to a new partnership with NOAA.If you do something illegal and you post it online, you’ve just supplied the evidence to charge your crime.With the power to process up to 8 billion posts per day, the Verge raises serious concerns over Americans’ privacy and free speech, as if the Constitution had suddenly become precious again. And for what? According to Will Owen, the communications director at the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, the goal is to “terrorize immigrant families” and “target activists fighting back against their abuses.”That sounds terrible, if it were true. Unfortunately for Owen, he’s missing some details.The detailsFor starters, ICE isn’t targeting “immigrant families.” Anyone who’s a legal citizen or in the country under an active visa isn’t under any pressure — or terror — at all. What ICE is looking for are illegal immigrants who have broken our nation’s laws and deserve a one-way ticket back home. Owen’s first claim is incorrect.Second, the “targeted activists” he references are the ‘mostly peaceful’ protesters that have incited violence across the U.S. The most recent attack happened last week, when an anti-ICE protester in a U-Haul truck tried to ram into Coast Guardsmen at a base in Alameda, California. Or maybe you remember the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Texas? Perhaps I could interest you in the rising tensions in Chicago, or the active calls for violence from former media pundits, or liberals’ outright disregard for law and order relating to ICE in general. These “activists” sound more like rioters, agitators, and criminals than law-abiding citizens who simply wish to exercise their First Amendment rights. Owen just isn’t being honest.RELATED: House Democrats' ICE 'tracker' will 'put our lives in danger': DHS agent Photo by Mathieu Lewis-RollandThe Verge is right about one thing, though: Social media monitoring isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, social media has been used as a political weapon for years. The Biden administration loved it, in fact. Unlike ICE, which is (allegedly) leveraging social media to bring illegal aliens and criminals to justice, the previous White House and its party apparatus preferred to target regular American citizens. Here are just a few examples:Let’s start with the Twitter Files. Remember when Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) silenced journalists he didn’t like?Then the Biden White House pressured Facebook to censor conservative content, especially posts that questioned the COVID vaccine.The Biden-Harris campaign also ran a deep-state censorship campaign against the American people under the guise of misinformation and disinformation.Biden’s DOJ demanded info on users who interacted with Trump’s Twitter account.President Trump was banned from Twitter amid political pressure.The Biden administration indicted Douglass Mackey for jokingly telling voters to cast their vote for Hillary Clinton via text in the 2016 election. The conviction was later tossed out as saner minds prevailed.And on, and on, and on.The truthBelieve it or not, social media isn’t a private space concealed under lock and key. It’s a public square brimming with comments, photos, videos, and data. When you post online, you willingly put your content in the public eye for all to see, and many groups regularly take advantage of it. Facebook can scan your posts to serve you ads. The large language models powering AI can gobble up your data for better responses. And yes, law enforcement can see illegal activity and charge offenders under the law. It all falls under fair use.That means, if you do something illegal in the public square, there could be consequences. If you post about illegal things, legal repercussions will follow. The same goes for an illegal alien whose crime is simply residing in the country. All it takes is a photo, video, or some piece of information that confirms their location to pursue charges or, in this case, deportation.A final word to the wiseAlthough illegal aliens don’t get to enjoy the same rights as American citizens (that requires citizenship), they do have to follow the same laws. No one — legal, illegal, or otherwise — has the right to commit a crime in a public space in the United States. If you do something illegal and you post it online, you’ve just supplied the evidence to charge your crime. Generally, it’s a good idea to refrain from posting about illegal things if you don’t want to get caught. In the case of an illegal immigrant living in the United States, it’s probably better not to post at all.

Amazon responded to allegations of thousands of upcoming job cuts following a scathing report that said the company planned to replace more than 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots.The New York Times reported last week that it had reviewed internal documents that allegedly revealed Amazon's intentions to avoid making new hires by increasing automation. Amazon told Blaze News in response that "leaked documents often paint an incomplete and misleading picture" of company plans and that the details did not reflect its overall hiring strategy.Less than a week later, Amazon is announcing thousands of job cuts.'This generation of AI is the most transformative technology we've seen since the Internet.'Reuters reported on Monday that the company is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs as it attempts to "pare expenses" for overhiring that happened during the peak demand period during COVID-19. Reuters said that three sources provided the outlet with the inside information.In comments to Blaze News, Amazon simply stated that it is reducing its corporate workforce, which totals approximately 14,000 roles being cut.While there was no mention of the allegedly 16,000 remaining cuts, Amazon said the latest jobs reduction had no relation to the New York Times piece. However, a spokesman carefully articulated that Amazon sees that story as revolving around "potential future hiring of hourly employees within operations facilities.""It's not related to today's announcement," the spokesman added, without making any mention of automated replacements.RELATED: Amazon's secret strategy to replace 600,000 American workers with robots Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images In a press release, Amazon said it is offering "most employees" 90 days to look for a new role within the company and will "prioritize internal candidates to help as many people as possible find new roles within Amazon."However, despite representatives shying away from addressing a future entrenched in automation, the company openly discussed its need to "organize more leanly" ahead of upcoming changes that are a result of AI integration."This generation of AI is the most transformative technology we've seen since the Internet, and it's enabling companies to innovate much faster than ever before (in existing market segments and altogether new ones)," Amazon's Beth Galetti wrote. "We're convinced that we need to be organized more leanly, with fewer layers and more ownership, to move as quickly as possible for our customers and business."RELATED: 'Smart bed' customers rage, rig aquarium coolers as Amazon outage overheats their mattresses Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Amazon said it will continue to hire in "key strategic areas" in 2026 while also "finding additional places we can remove layers, increase ownership, and realize efficiency gains."The company recently boasted about its annual holiday-hiring increase, stating its plans to fill approximately 250,000 positions. However, in its communications, Amazon has avoided directly revealing its plans relating to automation. It did, however, deny recent claims that it has directed employees to avoid using terms such as "automation" and "AI" in reference to robotics.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Let's face it: Halloween is only fun if you're a kid. If I had my way, I'd spend the evening at home with all the lights off and a pile of newspapers on the doorstep so nobody thinks there's any free candy to be had. But I have children of my own, which means I've got to roam the streets with all the other middle-aged walking dead and their spawn. Now I can either do this in the time-honored dad uniform of jeans and quarter-zip sweater, or I can dispense with pretensions to dignity and wear a costume of my own. Years of experience has taught me that option number two is the only way to go. Investing in a basic theatrical makeup kit can ensure that your costume is at least as frightening as the obsessive amounts of time and energy that clearly went into it.Look, I hate dressing up for Halloween. It's not so much that I mind wearing a costume; it's the hassle of deciding upon one and then procuring the necessary pieces to make it happen. School just started and "the holidays" loom; who needs another decision to make?But I've come to see it as my duty. You see, every adult standing around like a dork in their street clothes makes the occasion that much less Halloween-y. You get a critical mass of such wallflowers, and the night is ruined. So each year, a certain number of us must take it upon ourselves to do what other parents can't or won't.I'm no hero. Or if I am, I'm a reluctant one. Every time Halloween comes around, I tell myself I'm going to sit this one out. But in the end, I always suit up. I like having a job to do. Over time, I've compiled a list of simple rules to help me do that job. Maybe they can be of use to you. 1. DON'T pick something you have to explain Matt Himes I threw this together at the last minute with an old dress shirt and and my son's debate trophy. The key is confidence. Walk around with an indifferent swagger, NOT as if you're pleading with people to guess who you are. They know who you are — and if they don't, that's their problem. The startled laughs and nods of appreciation that trailed in my wake as I moved through the crowd told me all I needed to know. Remember: A good Halloween costume is all punchline, no setup. Here's an example of a costume that didn't work because I violated this rule: Matt HimesNew York City, 2008 (that's my friend Robin as "Sarah Palin" next to me), and I'm dressed as ... what? An Islamic terrorist? Well, yes, but he's also an Obama supporter, as explained by the cover of "Rolling Jihad" taped to my chest. Instead of going with something timeless and elegant like "Jäger bomber" I've turned myself into a walking political cartoon (the ones that nobody gets). Do this, and you'll have people puzzling over your little commentary (or threatening to beat the s**t out of you on the F train) all night. 2. DO team up with your kids while you still can Matt Himes That kid in the striped shirt? He's 12 now. This year, he's going as a disgusting zombie and hanging out with his boys. But once upon a time, we were best friends, just like the duo we portray in this picture. Enjoy it while it lasts: At a certain point, childhood ends, and Hobbes has to step aside.Here's an even older one with my daughter. She's applying to college this year as I quietly sob into my laptop. Matt Himes RELATED: 'Carrie' and the monster who raised me Sunset Boulevard/Getty Images3. DON'T prioritize 'originality' over recognizability Matt Himes You may pride yourself on your refined taste in music, art, and movies, but Halloween is not a time to show it off. Nothing kills a costume concept like the desire to be "original." I thought I had a brilliant idea for my wife a few years back: Stevie Nicks. Not too mainstream or obvious but oh so clever and niche. And who doesn't love Stevie Nicks? A better question to ask would have been who recognizes Steve Nicks? Nobody who saw the above ensemble (right) did, that's for sure. I thought this look would hit like the opening arpeggiated synth bass line of "Stand Back," but my ego wrote a check my eye for scarf-and-hat coordination couldn't cash. Unlike Stevie's Prince-inspired 1983 banger, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is not a song I ever need to listen to again. But like I said, when it comes to costumes, it helps to go for the big hits. Matt HimesDo I like Queen? They're OK. I'd rather listen to Steely Dan, but Donald Fagen isn't going to make for much of a costume, now is he? So Freddie Mercury it is. He's like Donald Trump: You may not like him, but there's no mistaking his signature style. Not a huge "grunge" fan, but the same thinking guided my choice to be Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. In this case, it helped that I, too, have fair skin and hair. Also this particular image is well-known enough that you can type in "Kurt Cobain sunglasses," for example, and the internet knows exactly what you're talking about. Matt HimesAdmittedly, Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen is a bit of a "deep cut," but anyone who didn't get it just assumed we were generic punks — itself a valid costume. Although sharp-eyed readers will notice that I nailed the details. Matt Himes 4. DO get way too into itLet's zoom out on that Stevie Nicks photo: Matt Himes That "authentic Gene Simmons KISS demon" costume cost me something like $300; it had reviews from professional KISS cover band guys raving about how it gets "every last grommet" correct.I also spent an hour and a half figuring out how to do my own face paint, hunched over the bathroom sink while watching Simmons himself demonstrate on his daughter. Overkill? You bet. But sometimes you have to take one for the team. Plus now I have an heirloom-quality codpiece to pass down to my children and grandchildren. Matt Himes Investing in a basic theatrical makeup kit can ensure that your costume is at least as frightening as the obsessive amounts of time and energy that clearly went into it: Matt Himes5. DON'T overshadow your wifeWhen the Gene Simmons idea got ahold of me, I was planning to do something to go along with my wife's Stevie Nicks. Tom Petty? I can't remember, but the result would no doubt have been uninspiring. I'm glad I made the choice I did, but I do regret leaving her in the lurch. While there's no rule that says couples have to coordinate costumes, I did have a responsibility to make sure she was properly sorted before getting myself ready. It's like in those airline safety videos when the oxygen masks drop. My showboating tendency is still kind of an issue in this Boy George/Cyndi Lauper combo, but I like to think I did right by her — and the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" songstress. Matt Himes And the year we showed up as these two, I think she got the better part of the deal (that mask was hot): Matt Himes Some people say my wife's clenched fist and rigid posture is a sign of distress; I just a see a woman grateful to submit to her husband's God-given role as Halloween creative director: Matt Himes When you marry a marine biologist's daughter: Matt Himes One year, I had an idea of being a head louse. Didn't quite come off (see rule 1 above) ... Matt Himes ... but I did get this photo of my wife as a school nurse that I will treasure until my dying day: Matt Himes 6. DO strut your stuffAs the father of two daughters, I'll be the first to say that Halloween costumes have gotten way too revealing. But that doesn't mean all nudity is gratuitous; sometimes the "role" calls for a little sex appeal. Matt Himes You're not going to have this lithe, youthful body forever — if you've got it, flaunt it! That said, keep in mind that you will be around children and old people. When my wife wanted to leave the house in this "sexy squirrel" getup, I had to put my foot down. Some looks need to stay in the strip club. Matt HimesHappy Halloween to you and yours.