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Colombia’s president lashes out at Trump administration over drug war designation
Read full article: Colombia’s president lashes out at Trump administration over drug war designationColombian President Gustavo Petro has criticized the U.S. after it added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war.
Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with China
Read full article: Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with ChinaPresident Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16.
Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdown
Read full article: Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdownDemocratic leaders are lashing out at a stop-gap spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
Senate Democrats raise concerns over Pentagon plan to use military lawyers as immigration judges
Read full article: Senate Democrats raise concerns over Pentagon plan to use military lawyers as immigration judgesA group of Democratic senators say they are deeply concerned that a Pentagon plan to allow military lawyers to work as temporary immigration judges will violate a ban on using service members for law enforcement and affect the military justice system.
Social media has us in its grip and won't let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study
Read full article: Social media has us in its grip and won't let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case studyCharlie Kirk's mastery of social media was key to him becoming a force in conservative politics.
Pennsylvania governor says US must 'turn the tide' against political violence, reject vengeance
Read full article: Pennsylvania governor says US must 'turn the tide' against political violence, reject vengeanceGov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems.
Despite Trump sanctions, ICC staff and advocates vow to fight on
Read full article: Despite Trump sanctions, ICC staff and advocates vow to fight onSome staff at the International Criminal Court have found a workaround to allow them to continue their investigations despite sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oust
Read full article: Fed convenes meeting with a governor newly appointed by Trump and another he wants to oustAfter a late-night vote and last-minute ruling, the Federal Reserve began a key meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday with both a new Trump administration appointee and an official the White House has targeted for removal.
FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitz
Read full article: FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitzThe Trump administration has issued its first warnings to online services that offer unofficial versions of popular drugs like the blockbuster obesity treatment Wegovy.
US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil sales
Read full article: US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil salesThe U.S. has sanctioned two Iranian financiers and several firms in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates for allegedly coordinating $100 million in cryptocurrency transfers from Iranian oil sales.
Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the US
Read full article: Denmark leads an exercise in Greenland, with Russia in mind at a time of tensions with the USDenmark is leading a military exercise with hundreds of troops from several European NATO members in Greenland.
The Latest: FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats at congressional hearing
Read full article: The Latest: FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Democrats at congressional hearingFBI Director Kash Patel has clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing.
ICE crackdowns intensify across Boston as sanctuary cities face Trump’s latest operation
Read full article: ICE crackdowns intensify across Boston as sanctuary cities face Trump’s latest operationPresident Donald Trump is intensifying immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities like Boston.
Ghana says all immigrants deported by the US have been sent home, contradicting lawyers
Read full article: Ghana says all immigrants deported by the US have been sent home, contradicting lawyersAuthorities in Ghana are pushing back on claims that four African immigrants recently deported by the U.S. remain in Ghanaian detention, reiterating their assertion that all such migrants have been returned to their home countries.
UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens
Read full article: UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsensA U.N. commission reports that billions in public funds have been stolen in South Sudan over the past decade.
Trump files $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
Read full article: Trump files $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York TimesThe New York Times says President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the newspaper and four of its journalists is meritless and an attempt to discourage independent reporting.
Malawi counts votes in a presidential election where economic turmoil is the top issue
Read full article: Malawi counts votes in a presidential election where economic turmoil is the top issueMalawi has begun counting votes in a presidential election that's expected to be a tight race between two old rivals and could go to a runoff.
Patel faces Senate amid questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing and internal FBI upheaval
Read full article: Patel faces Senate amid questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing and internal FBI upheavalFBI Director Kash Patel is defending his record and pushing back on criticism that he has politicized law enforcement.
Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks will royal pomp
Read full article: Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks will royal pompDonald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom, where he'll become the first U_S_ president to get a second state visit to the U_K_ As Trump left the White House on Tuesday, he noted that during his past state visit he was hosted at Buckingham Palace and this time he'll be at Windsor Castle, which he says people call “the ultimate.”.
A car-free stretch of highway in San Francisco leads to recall vote and warning to politicians
Read full article: A car-free stretch of highway in San Francisco leads to recall vote and warning to politiciansA San Francisco supervisor who pushed to turn a 2-mile stretch of highway into a car-free park faces a recall vote in his district.
Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger
Read full article: Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun triggerThe man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been charged with aggravated murder.
US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 years
Read full article: US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 yearsThe Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in nearly three decades.
Senate approves White House economist Stephen Miran to serve on Federal Reserve board
Read full article: Senate approves White House economist Stephen Miran to serve on Federal Reserve boardThe Senate has approved one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers for a seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board, giving the White House greater influence over the central bank just two days before it is expected to vote in favor of reducing its key interest rate.
Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote
Read full article: Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate voteAn appeals court has ruled that Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove her just ahead of a key vote on interest rates.
Trump wouldn't call Minnesota governor after Democrat was slain but now blames him for raised flags
Read full article: Trump wouldn't call Minnesota governor after Democrat was slain but now blames him for raised flagsPresident Donald Trump says he would have ordered flags lowered to half-staff after the assassination of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker if the governor had asked, but Trump at the time refused to even call the governor.
Congress asks whether Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to deadly outbreak will be fit to reopen
Read full article: Congress asks whether Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to deadly outbreak will be fit to reopenLawmakers have summoned Boar's Head deli meat officials to face a federal food safety committee.
Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a 'replica' of his crackdown on Washington
Read full article: Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a 'replica' of his crackdown on WashingtonPresident Donald Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities.
Trump says the US military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela
Read full article: Trump says the US military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from VenezuelaPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel.
Judge rules Trump administration illegally fired thousands of probationary workers
Read full article: Judge rules Trump administration illegally fired thousands of probationary workersA judge has ruled that the Trump administration's central human resources office acted illegally when it directed the mass firings of thousands of probationary workers.
JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing
Read full article: JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killingVice President JD Vance says the national unity he's “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence.
Trump administration boosts HBCU funding after cutting grants for Hispanic-serving colleges
Read full article: Trump administration boosts HBCU funding after cutting grants for Hispanic-serving collegesThe Trump administration is redirecting nearly $500 million in federal funding toward historically Black colleges and tribal colleges, a one-time investment covered primarily by other cuts to colleges serving large numbers of minority students.
Eastern Orthodox leader is on a US visit to meet with Trump and receive award for environmental work
Read full article: Eastern Orthodox leader is on a US visit to meet with Trump and receive award for environmental workEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is making his first visit in four years to the United States.
DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says
Read full article: DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director saysFBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing.
The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in IsraelThe U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
From Carter's kiss to Trump's step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward British royals
Read full article: From Carter's kiss to Trump's step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward British royalsU.S. presidents and first ladies have had their share of awkward moments with the British royal family over the years.
The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates
Read full article: The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut ratesThe Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates.
Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key vote
Read full article: Trump administration renews push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook ahead of key votePresident Donald Trump's administration has renewed its request to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed
Read full article: Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executedFox News host Brian Kilmeade has apologized for advocating the execution of mentally ill homeless people.
Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk worries about World War III after Russian escalation
Read full article: Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk worries about World War III after Russian escalationRepublican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas is worried that Russia's escalation of its invasion of Ukraine could lead to World War III.
Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left
Read full article: Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the leftUtah Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are not yet ready to discuss a motive in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk but that the 22-year-old who was arrested leaned to the left.