Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 - USA warns Israel; Hezbollah threats; Record GA voting; Trump's odd behavior; SBA funds dry; LGBTQ+ Honorable Discharges

Today’s Headlines: The U.S. has warned Israel it might cut off military aid if they don’t allow more humanitarian supplies into Gaza, giving them a month to act. Meanwhile, Biden officials believe Israel won’t hit Iran’s nuclear sites, and Hezbollah is ramping up threats of more strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa. Back in the U.S., Georgia saw record early voter turnout, while the DOJ is stepping in to monitor an Ohio county after concerns about voter intimidation. Trump held a strange town hall where he stopped answering questions and just played music. On the disaster front, Biden announced the government’s disaster loan fund is out of money, leaving recent hurricane survivors in the lurch. But on a positive note, the Pentagon has upgraded 800 discharges for veterans impacted by "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell."

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• WA Post: USA warns Israel it may withhold arms unless Gaza aid starts flowing
• AP News: Israel assures US it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
• AP News: Hezbollah vows to expand attacks in Israel after deadly strike in Lebanon’s Christian heartland
• NY Times: Georgia Officials Report Record Turnout on First Day of Early Voting
• AP News: Justice Department to monitor voting in Ohio county after sheriff's comment about Harris supporters
• WA Post: Trump sways and bops to music for 39 minutes in bizarre town hall episode 
• WA Post: SBA fund is out of money after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Biden says
• AP News: Hundreds of troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges

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