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The days of trash-talking raccoons may be coming to an end. New York Post
The Ukrainian president’s options are narrowing as he is confronted with a 28-point proposal drafted by American and Russian envoys. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump favored Putin, very bad.
Once the symbol of the president’s immigration policies, the wall has been eclipsed by his deportation efforts, but with $46.5 billion from Congress, construction is ramping up on the Rio Grande. New York Times
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A judge queried lawyers about whether a breakup made sense during closing arguments on how to fix the tech giant’s dominance in online advertising. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Theu have to be broke up.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday adamantly denied a “fabricated” Washington Post report that claimed the service was planning to stop classifying swastikas and nooses as “hate symbols” in upcoming internal guidelines. OANN
The House of Representatives voted in favor of a resolution condemning the “horrors of socialism” on Friday morning, just hours before NYC mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani was set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. OANN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to President Donald Trump’s peace proposal, which includes Ukraine ceding territory and reducing the size of its military, proclaiming that Kyiv must now choose between a “loss of dignity” or losing the support of the United States. OANN
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon took to the White House briefing room podium to deliver a bold message to the remaining bureaucrats at her Department: President Donald Trump’s mandate is clear -- "drain the swamp," empower parents and U.S. states, and work yourselves out of a failing agency by dismantling the bloated federal education machine once and for all. OANN
VOA VIEW: It is not needed.
The Supreme Court is meeting in private Friday with a key issue on its agenda - President Donald Trump 's birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: the should not be.
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A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a Chicago commuter train has been ordered to be held behind bars pending trial on a federal terrorism charge he faces in the case. Washington Times
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been ordered to end all research on primates, according to a new report that marks a major new step in the Trump administration's effort to end taxpayer-funded animal research. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will be awarded $10,000 for their "patriotic work to ensure the safety of the skies," the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday. Washington Times
A day after the Justice Department acknowledged to a federal judge that the full grand jury had not reviewed the final indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney overseeing the case abruptly reversed herself, insisting Thursday that the panel properly approved the charges as she tried to contain the fallout from earlier statements that risked imperiling the prosecution. Washington Times
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A Muslim civil rights group that Texas' governor labeled a "foreign terrorist organization" filed a lawsuit challenging the move Thursday, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution and state law. Washington Times
Thanksgiving travel rush has kicked off. More than 31 million travelers are expected to fly leading up to Dec. 1. CBS
After FTC settlement, eligible Amazon Prime customers will automatically receive refunds between Nov. 12 and Dec. 24. CBS
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The TSA plans to charge a fee for air passengers who lack a Real ID or other accepted form of identification. CBS
A powerful storm system slammed Texas on Thursday, causing flash flooding and dropping more than 10 inches of rain on some parts of Central Texas. Jason Allen has the latest. CBS
In 2026, retirees who rely on Social Security will see a 2.8% benefit boost. A new tax deduction and Medicare prices will also affect their bottom line. CNBC
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expects to speak with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in the coming days. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump ia acting weak towards Putin.
The draft surfaced after President Donald Trump called for a single federal standard on AI "instead of a patchwork of 50 State Regulatory Regimes." CNBC
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Fire breaks out on Capitol trolley system connecting Rayburn House and Capitol buildings, prompting medical treatment for two police officers. No passengers injured. FOX News
Anchorage School District admits mistake after adding disclaimer to Constitution and Declaration of Independence flyers, sparking parent outrage and attorney general criticism. FOX News
Wilmer Alexy Garcia-Manzanarez, an MS-13 gang leader wanted for murder in El Salvador, has been deported after multiple illegal re-entries to the U.S. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Biden was a fool.
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The United States has sanctioned dozens of individuals, entities, vessels and aircraft accused of participating in Iran's oil-shipping networks. UPI
President Donald Trump on Thursday called a handful of ex-military Democratic lawmakers "traitors" who should be jailed over a video they published online. UPI
VOA VIEW: They should fit the crime if found guilty.
Charlotte, N.C., officials said U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have left the city, but the Department of Homeland Security says otherwise. UPI
The U.S. faces growing threats to its undersea cable network that underpins global Internet and financial traffic, lawmakers and experts said. UPI
VOA VIEW: They should be punished if they do the crime.
Florida on Thursday executed a death row inmate convicted of rape and murder of a convenience store clerk in 1998, a record 17th execution in the Sunshine State and the 7th military veteran it has killed this year. UPI
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a longtime congressman, announced Thursday night that he is running for governor on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show. LA Times
California universities offer in-state tuition to undocumented students who graduate from state high schools. The Trump administration is suing CSU, UC and the state, calling the practice illegal. LA Times
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A day after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a significant redistricting case centering on Louisiana’s congressional map, which has two majority-Black districts, Republican Gov. Jeff Landry announced that he is calling state lawmakers back to the Capitol to consider changes to next year’s election schedule, plans and code. The changes would be better.
If the court strikes down the current political boundaries, pushing back the election schedule and deadlines could allow the GOP-dominated Legislature more time to craft a new map. Unlike past special sessions called by Landry, there is only one item listed in his proclamation: “To legislate relative to the election code, election dates, election deadlines, and election plans for the 2026 election cycle, and to provide for the funding thereof if necessary.”
The special session is scheduled to begin Oct. 23 and must conclude by the evening of Nov. 13. The Republican-led challenge before the high court is a case that could result in the weakening of a key tool of the Voting Rights Act, which helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than a half century. The current map is the result of a hard-fought battle by civil rights groups, who say Black voter strength previously, when only one of the state’s six congressional districts was a majority-minority district. That was the case even though Black residents account for about one-third of Louisiana’s population.
But opponents argue that the state’s new second Black majority congressional district, which helped flipped a reliably red congressional seat to blue, was unconstitutionally gerrymandered based on race. During arguments the Supreme Court’s six conservative justices seemed inclined to effectively strike down a Black majority congressional district in Louisiana because it relied too heavily on race.
