Health care costs, Hurricane Melissa, DC immigration raids

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Sophia Eppolito October 27, 2025 By Sophia Eppolito October 27, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, Republicans confront voter fear over rising health care premiums, warming oceans and climate change fuel Hurricane Melissa's ferocity, and a D.C. Catholic church unites after dozens detained in immigration raids. UP FIRST Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., center, joined from left by Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., chair of the House Republican Conference, and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., wrap up a news conference on day 23 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington on Thursday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums Notices of rising health insurance premiums are landing in voters' mailboxes and sending some to town halls to vent their frustration. Republicans have offered few answers, saying they won't negotiate until Democrats end the government shutdown. The moment revives a familiar dynamic in a Republican Party that is united in opposing the Affordable Care Act but still without a clear plan to replace it. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump wants to cancel more funding during the shutdown. Courts have hampered his earlier efforts Private donors gave more than $125M to keep foreign aid programs going after US cuts Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls a special session to redraw the state's congressional boundaries TOP STORIES As the Atlantic Ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity The warming of the world's oceans caused by climate change helped double Hurricane Melissa's wind speed in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists said Monday. The hurricane is set to hit Jamaica on Tuesday and then move across Cuba and the Bahamas. Experts note this is the fourth Atlantic storm this year to undergo rapid intensification of its wind speed and power. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ When a hurricane threatens, these tips can help you prepare Track Hurricane Melissa Parishioners at Catholic church in DC unite after dozens are detained in immigration raids The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church a short drive from the White House, was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers. Now, its mostly immigrant congregation is steeped in fear. Church leaders say more than 40 parishioners have been detained, deported or both since federal law enforcement stepped up their deployment in August. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by federal authorities at California airport Judge rules immigration detention of Chicago man with daughter battling cancer is illegal ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS President Paul Biya casts his ballot at the Government Bilingual primary school Bastos in Yaounde, Cameroon on Oct. 12. (AP Photo/Angel Ngwe) Cameroon: World's oldest president, Paul Biya, wins Cameroon election at 92 Abortion: Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause Cyberbullying trial: Ten people accused of cyberbullying French president's wife Brigitte Macron face trial NFL: Questionable officiating again takes the spotlight in Week 8 Obit: Jack DeJohnette, acclaimed jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis, dies at 83 Daylight saving: Here's what happens to your body when clocks 'fall back' an hour WATCH: Inside the frozen vault where scientists are preserving the world's plants for the future  TRENDING Pumpkins are displayed for sale at Klaistow farm's annual pumpkin festival near Berlin, Germany on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)  Don't toss your Halloween pumpkin — bake, compost or feed it to farm animals instead Don't let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November. More than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins rot in U.S. landfills each year after Halloween, according to the Department of Energy. Yours don't have to go to waste. Here's how. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sophia Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sophia SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT