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US, China Agree on Preliminary Trade Framework Before Trump–Xi Meeting
The deal still needs approval of two countries’ leaders.
Trump Oversees Thailand, Cambodia Peace Deal
The president signed the peace treaty at a ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to honor the host country’s mediation efforts.
US Business Activity Accelerates as Consumer Mood Slips
Meanwhile, firms cited higher input costs, yet selling prices rose at the slowest rate since April.
In Elite University Towns, Progressive Ideology Spreads From Campuses to K–12 Schools
‘Liberated ethnic studies’ and ‘anti-racist’ high school math appear more common in college towns.
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Trump Hikes Canada’s Tariffs by 10 Percent for Not Immediately Pulling Anti-Tariff Ad
The US president accused an ad campaign by the provincial government of Ontario of misrepresenting Reagan’s speech on tariffs.
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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Wall Street Review: Dow Surges Past 47,000 Amid Strong Earnings, Lower-Than-Expected Inflation
The rally followed a volatile pattern marked by shifting headlines on U.S.-China trade relations and renewed optimism on rate cuts.
Trump Open to Meeting With Kim Jong-Un During Asia Trip
The South Korean government has said it would welcome renewed nuclear talks between North Korea and the United States.
Trump Admin Seeks to Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Abrego Garcia’s attorneys worry he may be deported from Liberia back to El Salvador, despite a 2019 court order.
Emergency Funds Can’t Be Used to Keep Food Stamps Flowing: USDA
The agency has billions in contingency funds.
US Sending Carrier Strike Group to Latin America, Pentagon Says
The decision comes as the United States has struck at least 10 known drug-smuggling vessels in the region.
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.
Trump Approves Disaster Declarations in Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota
The approvals open the door to FEMA assistance, while the denials leave flood-hit states without federal recovery funds.
5 Key Dates to Watch as Shutdown Drags On
Democrats and Republicans each blame the other party for the pain felt by voters because of the ongoing standoff in Congress.
Virginia Governor Declares Emergency Over Looming Loss of SNAP Benefits
If the government shutdown persists, over 850,000 Virginians are expected to lose monthly food stamp payments starting Nov. 1.
ICE Plans Increased Immigration Enforcement Operations in New York City
The acting director said ICE is targeting ‘criminal illegal aliens’ released into New York, saying the new operations are to ’make the city safe again.’
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.
