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Trump taps Mark Savaya for Iraq special envoy

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I’m pleased to announce that Mark Savaya will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. Mark’s deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship, along with his connections in the region, will help advance the interests of the American people.

Mark played a key role in my campaign in Michigan, where he, along with others, helped secure a record vote among Muslim Americans. Congratulations, Mark!” Trump posted.

Savaya is the owner of Leaf and Bud, a marijuana dispensary described as the largest in the Detroit area. He is also reportedly very close to Trump and his team, with his Instagram featuring many photos of him alongside the president.

One Detroit reporter detailed past donations from Savaya to Trump, including roughly $25,000 to his unsuccessful 2020 campaign.

While Trump has not publicly discussed Iraq as much as other Middle Eastern countries during the first year of his second term, his attention has certainly been focused on the region.

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### Israel Strikes Gaza and Halts Humanitarian Aid After Claiming Hamas Violated Ceasefire

Most recently, Trump facilitated a landmark peace deal between Israel and Hamas, ending a war that lasted about two years. However, that deal appeared to be in jeopardy earlier on Sunday, after Israel claimed that Hamas terrorists fired upon IDF troops.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3856493/trump-taps-mark-savaya-iraq-special-envoy/

Sauce Gardner heads to locker room for a concussion evaluation

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It looks like the Jets will be without cornerback Sauce Gardner for the remainder of Sunday’s game against the Panthers.

This could impact the team’s defensive strategy as they adjust to his absence on the field. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the Jets adapt moving forward.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sauce-gardner-heads-to-locker-room-for-a-concussion-evaluation

Bears beat Saints to extend winning streak to four games

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D’Andre Swift led the way as the Bears secured their fourth consecutive win. His outstanding performance was a key factor in the team’s continued success, helping them maintain their winning streak. The Bears look poised to keep this momentum going in the upcoming games.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bears-beat-saints-to-extend-winning-streak-to-four-games

Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, dies aged 48

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Sam Rivers, bassist for the rock band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48.

Rivers’ death was confirmed by the band in a heartfelt social media post on Saturday, where they wrote:

“Today we lost our brother. Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player, he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound. He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human. A true legend of legends. And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory.”

The band did not share any further details about his death.

Rivers’ last update on social media came on Friday, when he shared a “Save The Date” video announcing Limp Bizkit’s performance at the Rock for People festival in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, scheduled for June 2026. The bassist and his bandmates last performed together in August at the Leeds Festival in the United Kingdom.

In 2015, Rivers left Limp Bizkit after being diagnosed with liver disease, but he rejoined the band in 2018. Speaking to Variety, Rivers opened up about his health struggles:

“I got liver disease from excessive drinking. I had to leave Limp Bizkit in 2015 because I felt so horrible, and a few months after that I realized I had to change everything because I had really bad liver disease. I quit drinking and did everything the doctors told me. I got treatment for the alcohol and got a liver transplant, which was a perfect match.”

Limp Bizkit, a pioneering nu-metal band that rose to fame in the 1990s, was nominated for three Grammy Awards. Their hits, including “Rollin'” and “Nookie,” charted on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, helping define an era of rock music.

Fred Durst, Limp Bizkit’s frontman and longtime bandmate, shared emotional memories of meeting Rivers for the first time. Durst recalled hearing Rivers play at a bar in Jacksonville, Florida, while searching for bandmates:

“He was killing it on the bass. I saw Sam play and I was blown away,” Durst said in a video posted on social media Sunday morning. “He’s playing a five-string bass too. I’d never really seen someone using a five-string bass. He was so smooth and good and he stood out. I could hear nothing else but Sam. Everything disappeared besides his gift.”

When Durst approached Rivers after the performance with the idea of forming a band, the bassist didn’t hesitate.

“He looked at me and said, ‘Killer. I’m in. Let’s do it,'” Durst recalled. “I’ve gone through gallons and gallons of tears since yesterday and I’m thinking, ‘My God, Sam’s a legend. He did it. He lived it.'”

Limp Bizkit’s latest single, “Making Love to Morgan Wallen,” topped several Billboard charts in September, underscoring the band’s lasting impact on the music world.

Sam Rivers’ talent and spirit left an indelible mark on fans and fellow musicians alike. He will be deeply missed.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/19/nx-s1-5579565/sam-rivers-limp-bizkit-dies

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby leaves game after low block by Chiefs’ Noah Gray

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby left late in the first half of their game against Kansas City after being blocked low by Chiefs tight end Noah Gray. The hit sent the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end limping off the field.

Crosby, who already has four sacks this season, had been limited in practice this week due to a back injury. He entered the game against the AFC West rival Chiefs leading the league with 10 tackles for loss.

The Raiders were also playing without All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers, who had been doubtful with a knee injury, and wide receiver Jacobi Meyers, who had been questionable with knee and toe injuries. Both were inactive against Kansas City.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs, missing left tackle Josh Simmons for a second straight game due to personal issues, faced further depletion along the offensive line. Right guard Trey Smith left in the first half with a back injury, which forced Mike Caliendo—who played much of last season because of injuries—into the lineup against the Raiders.
https://wtop.com/nfl/2025/10/raiders-maxx-crosby-leaves-game-after-low-block-by-chiefs-noah-gray/

Rhetoric Has Consequences – U.S. Secret Service Finds Hunting Stand Within Line of Sight to Palm Beach International Airport

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Palm Beach International Airport serves as the arrival point for Air Force One when President Trump travels to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Recently, a suspicious hunting stand was discovered in the woods near the airport, positioned with a direct line of sight to the area where President Trump disembarks from Air Force One. This discovery was made during a proactive proximity sweep conducted by the U.S. Secret Service.

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the finding, stating, “Prior to the President’s return to West Palm Beach, USSS discovered what appeared to be an elevated hunting stand within sight line of the Air Force One landing zone.” Fortunately, no individuals were found at the scene.

Following the discovery, the FBI has taken the lead on the investigation. They have deployed resources to collect all evidence from the location and are utilizing cell phone analytics capabilities as part of their inquiry.

Director Patel also noted that the hunting stand has not yet been connected to any individual. Given the heightened political rhetoric and concerns over potential threats, the possibility that the stand was placed as part of a planned assassination attempt cannot be dismissed.

Officials emphasize that the timely discovery by the Secret Service prevented any immediate threat to the President’s safety, highlighting the importance of ongoing security measures around key locations such as Palm Beach International Airport.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/10/19/rhetoric-has-consequences-u-s-secret-service-finds-hunting-stand-within-line-of-sight-to-palm-beach-international-airport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rhetoric-has-consequences-u-s-secret-service-finds-hunting-stand-within-line-of-sight-to-palm-beach-international-airport

Hegseth reveals another US strike on alleged drug-trafficking boat

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Sunday that the United States conducted another strike targeting an alleged drug-trafficking boat just days earlier.

He stated, “On October 17th, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel affiliated with Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), a Designated Terrorist Organization, that was operating…”

Further details regarding the operation and its outcomes have not been disclosed at this time. This strike underscores the ongoing U.S. efforts to combat drug trafficking and terrorist activities linked to the ELN.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5562606-hegseth-strike-alleged-drug-boat/

Germany is getting slapped in the face by its ‘allies’, again and again

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Warsaw’s refusal to hand over the Nord Stream bombing suspect is both illegal and insulting — but Berlin will take it anyway.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk just couldn’t resist an opportunity to bait the Germans and highlight how humiliated they are now. And he did so not once, but twice.

First, when one of the Ukrainians suspected of carrying out the September 2022 terrorist attack on the Nord Stream pipelines — the world’s largest offshore pipeline system and a vital piece of German infrastructure — was recently arrested in Poland, Tusk could have simply kept quiet. But what would have been the fun in that?

Instead, the Polish prime minister made a point of holding an aggressive press conference. He also took to X to tell Berlin, in essence, to go and jump in the Baltic.

Tusk declared that extraditing the Ukrainian state terrorist suspect is not in Poland’s national interest. He added that, anyhow, the real scandal about Nord Stream is not that it was blown up but that it was built.

In other words, rather than cooperating with Germany on this critical security issue, Warsaw has chosen to provoke and insult. Still, despite the political posturing, Berlin is expected to take the suspect for questioning — demonstrating a commitment to justice even in the face of diplomatic tensions.
https://www.sott.net/article/502461-Germany-is-getting-slapped-in-the-face-by-its-allies-again-and-again