The news to know for Friday, October 25th, 2019!  What to know today about efforts against the impeachment inquiry, and why lawmakers hit pause on it to come together. Plus: we're talking about wildfires and evacuations in California, some World Series drama, and the robot taxi rides at the 2020 Olympics... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.  Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider   Sources: Republicans Condemn Impeachment Inquiry: Washington Post, The Hill, Politico Russia Investigation Criminal Probe: NBC News and New York Times Rep. Elijah Cummings Honored: Politico, NBC News, NPR, AP California Evacuations: SF Chronicle, CNN, ABC News, Weather Channel Astros Fire Assistant GM: USA Today, ESPN, CBS Sports Amex Iconic Card Turns 50: CNBC, AP Robot Taxis at the Olympics: The Verge, Cnet, Engadget Uber’s Updated Beacon: The Verge Caffeine Signs Offset: CNN, TechCrunch AMA Nominees: Variety, Billboard