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Mike Johnson quote, Australia & escaped monkeys

Plus: Who really broke the Israel-Hamas ceasefire? Here's what we know

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October 30, 2025

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Did Mike Johnson say Republicans aren't 'in charge' of the government?

As the U.S. government shutdown stretched into its fourth week, social media users shared a video that appeared to show House Speaker Mike Johnson saying Republicans are not "in charge of the government."

In the clip spreading online, Johnson is heard saying, "The Democrats are required to open the government. They keep saying Republicans are in charge of the government. We aren't." Some versions included a longer quote in which he added, "Not in the Senate. Sixty votes control the Senate, not a bare majority." Snopes reporter/web producer Megan Loe double-checked the quote.

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Examining rumor Barron Trump had boyfriend named Carlos

Online users claimed that Trump's youngest son was dating an Argentine ballroom dancer.

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Australian government reviewing petition that would ban Trump from entering country

Australia has not hosted a visit from a U.S. president since 2014, when Barack Obama attended the G20 Leader's Summit in Brisbane.

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Escaped monkeys in Mississippi 'aren't infectious,' Tulane University says

The driver of the crashed truck reportedly told local law enforcement the monkeys were dangerous and "posed a threat to humans."

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Real video shows rioting and looting at Walmart?

The video supposedly showed people grabbing essentials from the retailer because the government "cut off the food stamps."

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Who really broke the Israel-Hamas ceasefire? Here's what we know

Israel has launched three waves of airstrikes on Gaza since the Trump-brokered ceasefire went into effect.