In Portland, President Donald Trump defied a federal court order, calling up California’s National Guard to curb protests in Oregon. Now, a judge has responded, blocking any troop deployment at all. In the Middle East, near the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, Israel and Hamas are meeting through mediators in Egypt. Both sides have signaled they are closer than ever to a ceasefire. And on Mount Everest, a dream turns into a disaster. A powerful blizzard has trapped over a thousand climbers as rescuers race through snow and ice to reach them. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
