The Daily Herold: October 9, 2025 – Trump’s Middle East Peace Deal, FBI Whistleblowers & China’s Economic Grip

Jon Herold’s Thursday edition covers another whirlwind day in politics, starting with Trump’s Cabinet meeting and the announcement of a major peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. Jon plays clips from both Trump and Rubio, breaking down the details of the ceasefire, the release of hostages, and why he’s cautiously skeptical of how long it will last. He digs into Trump’s latest Truth Social posts, including one thanking FBI whistleblowers who exposed Christopher Wray’s political bias, contrasting it with Trump’s earlier take on embedded agents at the Capitol. From there, Jon covers the global economic battle as China tightens control over rare earth exports and Trump doubles down on building a domestic supply chain. He also highlights new IRS tax bracket changes, the student loan forgiveness notices during the shutdown, and Elon Musk’s security clearance court order. With humor, logic, and a few laughs about YouTube censorship, Jon keeps the headlines honest and the Badlands spirit strong.