News for October 24, 2025

The Pentagon accepted an anonymous $130 million donation to help cover troops’ pay and benefits during the shutdown, while questions were raised about the source of the money.

A Florida jury convicted Donna Adelson in the murder-for-hire plot that led to the killing of Daniel Markel, a law professor killed during a bitter custody fight with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson.

A federal judge ordered Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino to appear in court after he was accused of violating limits on how federal agents could handle immigration protests in Chicago.

President Donald Trump is escalating U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in international waters, while the Treasury Department has added pressure by sanctioning Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his family after he criticized the campaign.

The Trump administration sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro and close family members, escalating a fight over drug policy and U.S. strikes in the region.

Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino defended federal agents’ use of force in Chicago, saying their tactics have been proper and necessary during the immigration crackdown.

U.S. inflation stayed high in September, but prices rose less than expected, giving the Federal Reserve some room to cut rates even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs keep pushing up costs.

The University of Michigan said consumer confidence fell again in October as Americans grew more worried about inflation and weaker job prospects.