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World News Tonight with David Muir

Full Episode: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

World News Tonight with David Muir

ABC News

News, Daily News

3.91.6K Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Rachel Scott has the latest as the federal government braces for a shutdown at midnight if a congressional agreement is not reached; Martha Raddatz reports on Pres. Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth’s unprecedented message to 800 top military officers, outlining their vision to reshape the U.S. troops; Victor Oquendo has the images as at least five homes collapse on the Outer Banks because of Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto; Matt Gutman reports on Hollywood’s reaction to an AI generated “actor” who is reportedly seeking representation and the debate over the use of AI; David Muir shares the America Strong story of a grandfather and grandson who are finding success with their original music compositions after amassing millions of views online; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:34.9

Just hours away, the shutdown set for midnight if there's no

0:38.2

congressional agreement on funding. Both parties tonight pointing the finger at the other. President

0:43.1

Trump threatening to fire federal workers. Democrats say they want Medicaid cuts restored and

0:48.3

to keep health insurance premiums from going up for millions. Tonight, the U.S. military's

0:53.2

top brass summoned to Quantico, Virginia, 800 top officers.

0:58.0

Secretary Hegset outlining his vision for them, what's now expected of military leaders,

1:03.0

talking about the highest male standard only for those who serve in the U.S. military.

1:08.0

Then President Trump on stage saying, if you don't like what I'm saying, leave the room, adding, of course, there goes your rank. The president saying

1:15.4

he's told Secretary Hegeseth we should use some dangerous cities as training grounds for the military.

1:21.6

Tonight, Holmes collapsing into the ocean, powerful waves slamming parts of the east coast. A very rare

1:27.2

scenario, two hurricanes

1:28.7

right off the coast so close together. Lee Goldberg tonight on this rare Fujiwara effect,

1:34.8

feeding off each other and the new track tonight where they're headed. Tonight the chilling

1:39.1

new clues after the deadly shooting and fire set at a Michigan church. What we've now learned

1:44.0

tonight about that

1:44.8

suspect, authorities say he once dated a woman of Mormon faith, they broke up and what he said

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