Hundreds of US National Guard troops arrive in Chicago

Hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas have arrived at an army training centre outside Chicago to support US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. We bring together residents in Chicago to give their reaction.

US federal data show that irregular crossings at the US-Mexico border have fallen to their lowest level in 55 years. Our global affairs reporter explains.

We also look at the impact of a nationwide government shutdown in the US and hear from people who rely on foodbank.

Former FBI director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a federal court in Virginia to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice. Our correspondent joins to give the latest.

President Trump's top aides and senior officials from Egypt and Qatar have joined the third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on ending the Gaza war. We find out what's happened today.

Presenter: Rahul Tandon

(Photo: Texas National Guard troops walk through the Joliet Army Reserve Training Center, in Elwood, Illinois, US, 7 October, 2025. Credit: Jim Vondruska/Reuters)