Progress in the Middle East & Roadblocks in DC 10/9/25

Israel and Hamas have agreed to an exchange of hostages and prisoners that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza. CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on America’s role in brokering the deal, and Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman discusses the next stages of progress in the region. Stateside in Washington, the government shutdown continues. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) shares his party’s willingness to discuss the Democrats’ health care demands–after the shutdown ends. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) maintains that his party will stand firm on addressing American health care concerns. Plus, PepsiCo’s quarterly report beat estimates for earnings and revenue. 

 

Sen. John Thune & Rep. Hakeem Jeffries - 17:22

Michael Froman - 44:47

 

In this episode:

Michael Froman, @MikeFroman

John Thune, @LeaderJohnThune

Hakeem Jeffries, @RepJeffries

Eamon Javers, @eamonjavers

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk 

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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