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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.
ICE, Partners Launch Initiative to Protect 450,000 Children From Unvetted Sponsors
The Department of Homeland Security said the Trump administration has so far located more than 24,400 of these children across the country.
US Military Conducts 20th Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean, Killing 4 on Board
Trump said he has already decided on next steps concerning the Maduro regime, signaling that Washington is preparing new military measures.
White House Historical Association Reacquires Rockwell Sketches in Record Auction
The White House group won the artwork at auction, reclaiming WWII-era depictions of FDR’s White House visitors.
Business Groups Ask Supreme Court to Block California Emissions Reporting
The ESG-inspired state laws, which force companies to disclose climate risks, take effect in 2026.
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Trump Says He’s Considering F-35 Fighter Jet Deal With Saudi Arabia
The president said that Saudi Arabia would like to purchase more military equipment than just the stealth fighter jet.
Johns Hopkins University Eliminates Tuition for Most Students
The changes build on donations over the years, including the multibillion-dollar gifts from former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Anthropic Says Chinese Hackers Used AI to Attack 30 Organizations
The company estimates that AI carried out 80 percent to 90 percent of the work during the cyberattacks.
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DOJ Defends Comey Case’s Grand Jury Proceedings Amid Concerns From Judge
The judge had expressed concern that Attorney General Pam Bondi wasn’t able to fully review the grand jury proceedings.
Congressional Democrats Urge Supreme Court to Limit Trump’s Power to Remove Officials of Independent Agencies
The Democrats said that Congress should be able to limit the reasons for which presidents can fire officials in certain agencies.
Redistricting Could Determine 2026 Elections—What Each State Is Doing
From California to Maryland, many states are redistricting or considering it, after Texas fired the starting gun on tit-for-tat reshaping of congressional maps.
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.
Boeing Ordered to Pay More Than $28 Million to Family of 737 MAX Crash Victim
Shikha Garg was 32 when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after taking off.
Supreme Court Sets January Hearing on Trump’s Bid to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The federal government argues ‘improper judicial interference’ prevented the August firing of Lisa Cook. A hearing is set for January.
Ex-Hochul Aide, Accused of Selling Out to China, Heads to Trial
Linda Sun is accused of selling her political access in exchange for millions of dollars in payments to her husband’s business. She has pleaded not guilty.
