Bill Freeman October 23, 2025
US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic
The U.S. government's gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the federal shutdown, marking a record high.
apnews.com/article/trump-treasury-debt-ceiling-bessent-09575f13ca95c2f1beb38234b2cbe85b?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
Trump Is Wasting No Time in Tearing Down the East Wing
President Trump initially said the ballroom construction would not dismantle parts of the White House. His officials now say it is cheaper and more structurally sound to simply demolish the East Wing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/us/politics/east-wing-white-house-demolition-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vk8._Y01.1dp0x0Ekse_K&smid=url-share
You’re Getting ‘Screen Time’ Wrong
The first step to recovery is acceptance of this fact.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2025/10/screen-time-television-internet/684659/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fVLmbh6_MWhDmzW_J3VXKSc&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
Signaling skepticism that exceptions to TN abortion ban are adequate, judges rule against state • Tennessee Lookout
A three-judge panel ruled against Tennessee's effort to end a lawsuit challenging the inadequacy of exceptions to the state's abortion ban.
tennesseelookout.com/2025/10/22/signaling-skepticism-that-exceptions-to-tn-abortion-ban-are-adequate-judges-rule-against-state
Tennessee Congressional candidates dodge key questions - Nashville Banner
Candidates in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District decline to answer basic questions, showing a lack of independent voices and thoughtful leadership.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/10/22/matt-van-epps-aftyn-behn-special-election-2
Best Foods as You Age
Getting older is a part of life. These foods will help you do so gracefully -- and in great health!
www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-best-foods-as-you-age?ecd=wnl_spr_102225&ctr=wnl-spr-102225_lead_cta&mb=1egtpHn9HQtMjI76SYp%40Tu4LQi0z3O5AD7pce3L314Q%3d
This Movie Makes Nuclear War Feel Disturbingly Possible
An interview with the A House of Dynamite screenwriter Noah Oppenheim and Tom Nichols
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2025/10/this-movie-makes-nuclear-war-feel-possible/684657/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fbdHyWGhU_gJdoShJRZHYBc&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
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