The Trump administration is evaluating the sale of approximately $1.6 trillion in federal student loan assets to private investors, according to three individuals familiar with the discussions as reported by Politico. Separately, the field director for ICE in Chicago stated that there is no end date for the current deployment of officers, known as "Operation Midway Blitz," and that no internal investigations into ICE officers are underway despite numerous complaints of abuse and targeting journalists, Block Club Chicago reported. President Donald Trump reiterated a claim in the Oval Office two hours ago that is being refuted by leading Republicans on Capitol Hill, who state there are no ongoing discussions between Trump and Democrats, according to IsaacDovere. Meanwhile, climate activist Greta Thunberg responded to Trump's recent comments regarding her "anger management" and "mental" problems by suggesting he might be experiencing similar issues, as shared on X. In May, the Pentagon diverted $1 billion designated for Army barracks to fund border missions, despite persistent issues with mold, security, and infrastructure in existing barracks, StevenBeynon reported. This action contrasts with the administration's announcement of a new Barracks Task Force aimed at improving conditions for service members. Previous reports from October 7th indicated that Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan had added prosecutors for the Comey case, and that approximately 500 hospitals were at risk of closure due to reduced healthcare funding. President Trump also made remarks about back pay for furloughed federal workers and a Gaza ceasefire. Additionally, White House aide Stephen Miller disconnected from a CNN interview when questioned about a court ruling. Charlie Young, nominee for the Army's general counsel, informed Congress about a classified legal opinion justifying lethal strikes against cartels. In other news, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was confirmed to be visiting Portland on October 7th.
