THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 19-25, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 BEWARE

HURRICANE

MELISSA!

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH🎗

AND FILIPINO AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.

OCTOBER 25 IS INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY.

OCTOBER 28 IS WORLD LEMUR DAY AND MOTHER IN LAW DAY.

OCTOBER 29 IS REPUBLIC DAY IN TURKEY.

2025 IS THE 50TH ANNNIVERSARY

OF THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.

FOR THOSE CELEBRATING, OCTOBER 31 IS HALLOWEEN.🎃

NOVEMBER IS MANATEE AWARENESS MONTH

AND NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Who robbed the Louvre October 19??? One lone piece has been recovered, so far. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Venezuela thinks the Trump/Republican regime is wrong about alleged drug runners.

*Trade talks have ended (for now) between Canada and the US after Canada posted an anti-tariff ad. The Trump/Republican regime has since raised tariffs against Canada. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Japan has a new Prime Minister.

*Donald Trump is now enroute on a diplomatic journey in Asia.

*Amazon Web Service's bad day.

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of October 25, 2025.

*A look at the No Kings Rallies of October 18 in America and around the world.

*US President Trump met with Australian officials October 20.

*Croatia has reinstated the military draft.

*The Booker Prize will now start honoring Children's Literature too.

*Is your Digital Wallet safe???

*The winner of the 19th annual Chopin Piano Competition is...

*How did an ancient Roman artifact wind up in New Orleans???

*Look what we found!

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Is the Israel-Hamas ceasefire/potential peace treaty doomed??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is Israel still attacking civilians???

*Analysis: How far has Israel made it into Gaza???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*Russian President Vladimir Putin apparently doesn't want to discuss potential peace with the Ukraine.

*A Russian drone attacked an elementary school???

*The US has issued new oil sanctions against Russia.

*Opinion: The Ukraine's current strategy.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*Attempting to ensure the world's botanical future.

*Striving to save endangered elephants. 🐘🐘

*The Humpback Whale is thriving again near Australia.

*Recycling used plastic fishing nets into 3D Printer Ink.

*The Trump/Republican regime has eased Environmental regulations concerning mining minerals and copper. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*November is Manatee Awareness Month.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost during a North Carolina, USA party October 25.

*Former Queen of Thai Sirikit is no longer with us.

*Actress June Lockhart (Lassie, Lost In Space, much more) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Founding bassist of Limp Bizkit Sam Rivers has passed away.

*Actress Isabelle Tate (911: Nashville) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional football🏈 players Jerry Stalcup, Dewey Bohling and Stephen Starring are no longer with us. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Former professional baseball⚾ player Mickey McGuire has passed away.

*Chess♘ Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky is no longer with us.

*Musician Dave Ball (co-founder of both Soft Cell and The Grid) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE AMAZON FURNITURE RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE REGIONAL CANNED COKE RECALL???

NOVEMBER 2 IS THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF

KDKA BEING THE FIRST RADIO STATION ON THE AIR IN AMERICA.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*Can the potential peace between Israel and Hamas continue???

*The US has issued new oil sanctions against Russia.

*Will the US buy beef from Argentina???

*Trump met with Australian officials October 20.

*Trade talks have ended (for now) between the US and Canada after Canada posted an anti-tariff ad. The Trump/Republican regime has since raised tariffs against Canada. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Although the US has claimed more recent victories, Venezuela thinks the Trump/Republican regime is wrong about alleged drug runners. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: Is the Trump/Republican regime escalating events in the Caribbean???

*Speculation: Who pays for the new H-1B Visas???

POSITION OF A FORMER PRESIDENT

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*THE US NATIONAL DEBT IS NOW OVER $38 TRILLION!

*What is the current status of the American farmer???

*Another tariff debate.

*Analysis: Americans suffering the Trump/Republican regime created economy.

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*The Trump/Republican regime hopes to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to LIBERIA by Halloween.

*A Federal Judge in Chicago has ruled ICE Agents CAN be arrested if they break the law themselves.

*Analysis: The current status of deportations and immigration.

*Analysis: ICE's current recruiting and training programs.

*Analysis: How many have died while in ICE custody???

*Speculation: Why does ICE suffer so many car crashes???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*Trump wants the Department of Justice to reimburse him over $200 MILLION for legal fees from January 21, 2021-January 20, 2025! Some Representatives and  Senators' responses as Democrats challenge Trump's request. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*The latest on the pending James Comey trial. But will the case be dismissed??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The latest on New York Attorney General Letitia James' pending trial.

*A look at the US Military's new Press Corps.

*Does the US Military now only want to concentrate on domestic matters???

*Analysis: Who comprises the Trump/Republican regime???

*Opinion: Not having a military person in charge of the military.

*Speculation: Will there be a military execution???

*Speculation: Will Pete Hegseth change his mind about women in the military???

*Speculation: With all the budget cuts, where is the money now???

THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN…

FACT BASED OPINION

*The Trump/Republican regime refuses to budge on the stalemate over health care.

*The Republicans' latest statement on the Shutdown.

*The Democrats' response.

*Some states will have to suspend SNAP/Food benefits come November 1 if the Shutdown isn't resolved by Halloween. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Food Banks are starting to feel the effects of the Shutdown too.

*Are people hunting on national wildlife refuges during the Shutdown???

*A Trump "friend" is allegedly covering the military's payroll.

*Guess who the "friend" is.

FACT BASED OPINION

*Some Federal Medical personnel are being asked back to active duty.

*Apparently the Firearms division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is back on duty.

*Yet can fired and laid off Federal employees get unemployment aid???

*"There are more important things to deal with than playing golf."—House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Trump.

*Yet construction has begun on Trump's proposed Ballroom addition to the White House??? An event Trump apparently wants no publicity about. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*And Homeland Security is getting new jets???

*Congress still gets paid, Shutdown or open.

*Analysis: Where is the money coming from???

*Analysis: The Shutdown's effects on the environment.

*Opinion: Who's in charge???

*Opinion: Even if Republicans and Democrats come to an agreement to reopen the country, what about Trump, who will not meet with Democrats until the Shutdown is over. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The current opinions of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

*Speculation: Is anyone taking advantage of the Shutdown???

*Speculation: Is Trump now planning a(n extended) trip???

THE DESTRUCTION OF THE EAST WING...

FACT BASED OPINION

FACT BASED OPINION

*A look at Trump's new ballroom, which was supposed to be
beside the White House and not tear down the East Wing to build. (There are 2TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump claims the money is coming from himself and donations. Yet Private Donations are illegal on any work for a Federal building! (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Pro Republican/Pro Remodeling website.

*And all of it being done without any permits or concerns towards the historic White House.

*Not everyone is happy over the situation.

*Trump denies who he plans to name the ballroom after. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Trump/Republican regime is now being sued over its actions.

*BUT WHAT ABOUT THE ASBESTOS???

*Analysis: An architectural review of the ballroom.

*Analysis: What is under the East Wing???

*Analysis: The numbers don't add up.

*Opinion: The real reason for a new ballroom???

*Opinion: Trump being Trump.

*Speculation: Why such a large ballroom???

FICTION VERSUS FACTS

NO KINGS RALLY OF OCTOBER 18, 2025>POSTSCRIPT...

*Speaker of the House Mike Johnson supports Trump's response to the No Kings rally. Yet Kenny Loggins doesn't like his music being used without permission, let alone in Trump's video. To which the White House replied. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Not everyone liked the event.

*Yet Senator Ted Cruz warns "not to underestimate the protesters."

*Recapping the event.

*A look at the No Kings Rallies of October 18 in America and around the world.

*No Kings in Kingwood.

*One review of the rallies.

*Another review.

*The results of a post event poll.

*A look at the very first No Kings protest.

*Opinion: Will the Trump/Republican regime get the message???

*Speculation: What next???

ALSO…

*Flood victims of Western Maryland will NOT be getting Federal Disaster assistance.

*Trump versus a CNN reporter???

*Opinion: Reviewing the Trump/Republican regime's actions, to date.

*Opinion: Trump's legacy to future Republicans.

*Speculation: Steve Bannon thinks Trump will get a third term???

*Who still currently has a grant???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

CITY SEIZURES…

*National Guard personnel were headed to Portland, Oregon after all, until a Federal Judge said not now. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Illinois is keeping a close eye on any Federal forces there.

*He was arrested for his choice in music???

*Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller versus Illinois Governor J.B. Priztker???

*Speculation: Why San Francisco is off the list, for now.

NOTE: Washington, DC is the only city the Trump/Republican regime has any official authority to act within. The rest are questionable, at best.

THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…

*North Carolina now has one less Democratic Representative.

*Virginia is considering redistricting to replace missing Democrats.

*Former President Barack Obama's opinions on current events.

NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.

FACT BASED OPINION

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

*Congressional Republicans want Americans to believe them concerning the Epstein Files.

*One Democrat's response.

*Trump still plans to sue The Wall Street Journal over their coverage of him and Epstein.

*Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre actually voted for Trump in 2024, believing his campaign promise about releasing the Epstein Files.

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.

MEDICAL NEWS…

*Opinion: Health Care is only to help workers improve the economy???

*The current status of your hospital.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court may decide the legality of the Trump Tariffs.

*The Court is also considering the actual scope of Executive Powers.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*What is happening to Planned Parenthood???

DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…

*Disney/ABC reinstated Jimmy Kimmel. Can they get the lost subscribers back???

*Opinion: The current status of CBS News.

OUTDOOR SIGN, FACT BASED OPINION

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*The Department of Justice plans to monitor some upcoming elections in November.

*A look at the latest Presidential Pardon.

*The University of Virginia has struck a deal with the Trump/Republican regime.

*Remembering Peter Tosh.

🛑STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a shooting spree at a North Carolina party October 25???

*Congressional Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on violence.

FACTS

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Canada's anti-tariff ad.

*Trump on the Insurrection Act.

*Trump on grocery prices. They're rising. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The current status of Portland, Oregon.

*Even Democrats make mistakes.

*The meaning of 6-7???

*Understanding Little Richard's ♫Tutti Frutti♫.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*A pardoned January 6, 2021 rioter was arrested for threatening to kill a Congressman.

*Will the case against House Democrat LaMonica McIver be dropped???

*Although the House is still in recess, the latest Bills pending before Congress.

ELSEWHERE…

*The FBI has busted a professional basketball🏀 based gambling operation.

*Is your Digital Wallet safe???

*Despite ongoing pressure from the Trump/Republican regime, Bad Bunny is still scheduled to be the 2026 Super Bowl🏈 Halftime entertainment. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Could Warner Brothers be for sale again???

*The National League's Los Angeles Dodgers face the American League's Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series.⚾ The two teams are tied at 1/ONE win each in the best 4 out of 7 series with Game 3 scheduled for Monday October 27 in Los Angeles.

*How did an ancient Roman artifact wind up in New Orleans???

*When is a dime not a dime???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The lost short stories of author Harper Lee.

*"Marry me. Accept my sister."

*Fans at any age.

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 19-25, 2015

HALLOWEEN IS OCTOBER 31.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...

*The "Occupy Central with Love and Peace" student movement continues in Hong Kong to protest Chinese election reforms, but is being met with increasing violent responses by authorities.
*Although supposedly in negotiations to release their current hostages, the Boko Haram have kidnapped more females in Adamawa.
*With sections of Iraq and Syria under their control, ISIS/ISIL terrorists are being fought by United Nations forces.
*The World Health Organization confirmed there is currently over 10,000+ known cases of the Ebola Virus worldwide, although most are within South African regions. There is also the sad likelihood that the death toll from this current outbreak of the disease will eventually be over 5000+ victims.
*The European Union has reached a new agreement amongst its members to reduce polluting emissions 40% by 2030.
*Joko Widodo is the new President of Indonesia.
*The first Extraordinary Synod of Bishops has concluded under Pope Francis, with its objective of "people over dogma", many hope to see new changes in positions and viewpoints in the Catholic church soon.
*Doctor Denis Mukwege has been awarded the 2014 Sakharov Prize for helping victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
*The Who have announced plans for a 50th anniversary tour. Check local venues for more information pertaining to your area.
*Famous fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has lost his battle with cancer.
*Archaeologists have discovered the remains of ancient Ice Age human settlements in the Peruvian Andes.

BETWEEN THE UKRAINE AND RUSSIA...
*Swiss authorities are concerned about a Russian submersible being within the Stockholm Archipelago. Whether the vehicle is off course and damaged, or is there intentionally is unknown at this time.
*In a national address, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed "The West", specifically the United States of America, was responsible for the current situation with the pro-Russian separatists in the Ukraine.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

*Because of the growing concern over the Ebola Virus, the Centers for Disease Control have announced there will be a 21 day monitoring period for all travelers arriving from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, but a quarantine period for all health care workers returning from those areas.
*While his name is being withheld pending family notification, it has been confirmed that a Marine from California is the first American causality in the United States participating against ISIS/ISIL terrorist forces.
*Congress will not return to work until after the 2014 mid-term elections in November.
*The American League's Kansas City Royals currently lead the National League's San Francisco Giants 2 wins to 1 in the 2014 World Series of Major League Baseball.

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