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US to Designate Cartel Allegedly Run by Maduro as Terrorist Organization: Rubio
Officials accuse Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of overseeing a cocaine-trafficking conspiracy and using violent drug cartels to consolidate his power.
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FAA to End Flight Reduction Order, Return to Normal Operations Monday Morning
The order was put in place as a result of air traffic control staffing shortages.
These Changes Now in Effect as SNAP Benefits Resume
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) now requires beneficiaries to meet updated work and citizenship standards.
San Francisco’s Newly Appointed Supervisor Resigns Over Pet Store Controversy
Isabella Alcaraz came under fire following media reports that the pet store she owned was not in good condition.
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Largest US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Caribbean Sea Near Venezuela
The USS Gerald R. Ford is part of the Trump administration’s plan to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and dismantle criminal networks in the region.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Withholding Federal Funding to University of California
The plaintiffs said they welcomed the judge’s decision and denounced the administration’s actions.
Google Sued for Allegedly Using Gemini AI Tool to Track Users’ Private Communications
Gemini was able to tell technology writer Ruben Circelli who his first crush was in elementary school as well as one of his character flaws.
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US Aims for Thanksgiving Deadline for China Rare Earths Deal
‘The agreement is that the magnets will flow freely, as they did before April 4,’ Bessent said.
Trump Calls For Indiana State GOP Lawmakers to Be Primaried Over Stalled Redistricting
Trump said that he was not happy with some Republican state lawmakers.
1 Farmers’ Almanac to Cease Publication While Older Competitor Continues Long-Standing Tradition
The Farmers’ Almanac, first printed in 1818, has said its 2026 edition will be its last. The Old Farmers’ Almanac, which debuted in 1792, remains.
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Altercation at Federal Prosecutor Alina Habba’s Office
Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Nov. 13 that a man had damaged property in Habba’s office while attempting to confront her.
FBI Director Patel Says Trump Rally Shooter Thomas Crooks Acted Alone
Patel’s statement aligns with earlier FBI briefings, but also provides new details on the investigation’s depth.
Trump Says He Will Sue BBC for up to $5 Billion Next Week Over Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The president said he plans to speak with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer about the matter over the weekend.
FAA Reduces Flight Cuts at Airports to 3 Percent
The announcement came after the government reopened on Nov. 12.
Trump Calls on DOJ to Investigate Epstein’s Ties to High-Profile Figures
The president says that he is directing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the FBI to look into several individuals in connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
US Agrees to $330 Million Sale of Fighter Jets to Taiwan
The Pentagon said that the proposed sale would improve Taiwan’s ‘capability to meet current and future threats.’
US Monitoring Russian Ship Operating in International Waters Near Hawaii
The military branch said that, on Oct. 29, it detected a Russian vessel approximately 15 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
Democrats Press Extension of ACA Tax Credits After Government Reopening
Republicans said Democrats themselves set the subsidies to lapse.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Resources for Foster Care
In the United States, nearly 400,000 children are in foster care on any given day, according to the Department of Education.
Oklahoma Hazmat Incident Displaces Hundreds, Injures Dozens
Officials are still investigating the leak of anhydrous ammonia from a truck parked behind a hotel in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
US Bishops Ban Transgender Surgical and Hormonal Procedures at Catholic Hospitals
According to the Catholic Health Association (CHA), one in seven patients in the United States is cared for by a Catholic hospital every day.
