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Obama Joins Newsom to Rally Support for California’s Prop 50
The former president calls the ballot measure key to protecting democracy as states pursue mid-decade redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.
Democratic Unity Frays as Shutdown Drags On
A handful of legislators have crossed the aisle on reopening and worker-pay bills, testing party unity in week four of the shutdown.
Jeffries Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York
The endorsement comes months after Mamdani won the Democratic Primary election in the race to become the city’s next mayor.
Applied Materials to Cut 1,400 Jobs Worldwide Amid Automation Push
The company is the second-largest semiconductor equipment supplier in the world, and the job reduction represents 4 percent of its global workforce.
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New York AG Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Charges
James faces up to 30 years in prison and $1 million in fines for each count.
Latest Harvard Enrollment Data Show Drop in Black Students, Uptick in Asians
Actions by the executive and judicial branches of federal government combating illegal DEI practices appear to be making an impact.
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Rubio Says Gaza Security Force Must Include Countries Israel Is ‘Comfortable With’
Gaza cannot be governed by ‘anyone who wants to use it as a launch pad for attacks against Israel,’ said Rubio.
Jack Smith Tells Congress He Wants to Testify in Open Hearings
Smith has said that claims he acted in a biased manner against Trump are incorrect.
IRS Revises Documentation as Form 1099-K Threshold Reverts to $20,000
The latest change results in less paperwork and fewer surprises for Americans who engage in casual sales.
Trump Admin Reopens Alaska Wildlife Refuge for Oil, Gas Leasing
The Interior Department said it will restore oil and gas leases previously canceled for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority.
Alaska Airlines Restores Operations After IT Outage Grounded All Flights
The carrier said systems were back online after a major nationwide IT failure canceled hundreds of flights.
Trump to Meet With Chinese Leader Xi Jinping in 1 Week
The president’s meeting with Xi will be the last event on his schedule before he returns to Washington from his trip to Asia.
Trump, Officials Tout Efforts to Combat Drug Cartels, Human Trafficking
The Oct. 23 roundtable included Homeland Security adviser Stephen Miller, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and others.
US Homeownership Tenure Hits Highest Level in 25 Years
Homeowners who sold off their properties in the third quarter made a 49.9 percent profit on a typical single-family home or condo.
Vaccine for Birth Defects Didn’t Work Well, Won’t Be Continued: Moderna
The vaccine targeted a virus linked to birth defects.
US April-September Budget Deficit Lowest Since 2019: Treasury
Meanwhile, the national debt reaches $38 trillion milestone—two months after crossing $37 trillion.
Trump Meets NATO Chief as US Toughens Russia Sanctions
The United States announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian oil companies on the same day.
US Forces Attack 2 Suspected Drug Boats in Eastern Pacific
The new attacks bring the total number of such U.S. strikes to nine.
Democratic Sen. Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 22 Hours, Protesting Trump Admin
The White House ridiculed Merkley’s ongoing speech.
