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Trump, Putin, Xi to Hold Historic First Three-Way Meeting
President Trump will meet with Putin and Xi on the sidelines of APEC, marking the first trilateral summit. Nuclear arms reduction is on the agenda, but officials downplay expectations.
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Rubio's Unscripted Federalist Society Remarks Fuel 2028 Speculation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's off-script remarks at the Federalist Society conference highlighted an optimistic vision for America, fueling speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.
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Duffy and Mullin to Brief Press on FAA Ground Stop After Communication Failure
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will hold a White House press briefing Friday night on the FAA's nationwide ground stop after a communication issue disrupted air traffic control centers.
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FAA Ground Stop Strands College Football Teams Nationwide
A nationwide FAA ground stop on Friday disrupted travel for several college football teams, including Big 12 and Big Ten squads, as officials investigated a communication failure.
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Garcia: FAA Ground Stop 'Disturbing,' Demands Transparency
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) slammed the FAA's nationwide ground stop as 'quite disturbing' and demanded immediate transparency over the communication failure.
Healthcare
Medicaid Work Rules Pushed Back Six Months as States Struggle to Prepare
The Trump administration is giving states an extra six months to phase in Medicaid work requirements, avoiding coverage losses during a transition period.
Policy
Fed's 2027 calendar cuts one rate vote, adds strategy session
The Federal Reserve released its 2027 FOMC schedule, confirming the October meeting will focus on strategy rather than a rate vote, a change championed by Chair Kevin Warsh.
Healthcare
Jeffries Backs Medicare Age Cut, Expansion in Democratic Agenda
Jeffries endorsed lowering Medicare eligibility age and expanding benefits, signaling a shift to bolster healthcare access despite progressive calls for Medicare for All.
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Nixon slams Carville as 'racist,' calls for his retirement
Angie Nixon, who lost Florida's Senate race, blasted James Carville as a 'racist' and said he should retire, following his criticism of her campaign.
Judge Skeptical of Trump's East Potomac Park Closure, Ruling Due Saturday
Judge Ana Reyes questioned the administration's sudden safety rationale for closing East Potomac Park, with a ruling exp
FAA Halts All US Departures After Nationwide Communication Failure
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all US flights Friday after a communication failure affected all Air Route T
AOC Accuses Stevens of Aligning with GOP After Rogers Endorsement
Ocasio-Cortez criticized Stevens for endorsing a Republican in Michigan's Senate race, calling it a 'betrayal' and a sig
Slotkin: Internal Party Feud Misses Voters' Call for New Generation
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) told party leaders that internal factional fights ignore voters' clear demand for a new ge
DCCC launches probe into incoming Ohio Democrat over harassment claim
The DCCC has opened an investigation into Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter (D-Ohio) following a sexual harassment allegation,
Laubacher flips Colorado's 4th, ousting Boebert in 2026 upset
Democrat Eileen Laubacher has unseated Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th District, flipping a historicall
USPS locks in fuel surcharge as shipping rates climb again
USPS will make its temporary fuel surcharge permanent in 2027, adding another 3% and raising domestic shipping prices by
Trump Nominates Bipartisan Slate to SEC and CFTC, First Democratic Picks
Trump named Kristin Johnson and Steven Levine to the SEC, and Matthew Rowland and Nathan Anonick to the CFTC, all pendin
Lawmakers urged to curb DHS social media posts of detainees
A Cornell law professor argues that DHS's social media posts of detainees are not law enforcement but abuses of power, a
Trump Labor Board Urged to End Union Barriers to Worker Votes
A conservative legal foundation is pressing the Trump-era NLRB to remove barriers to union decertification votes, citing
Warren Set to Lead Banking Panel, Vows Corporate Crackdown
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is next in line to chair the Senate Banking Committee, pledging to hold corporate America accounta
Interior Department Eyes Sale of Federal Lands to States, Tribes
The Interior Department plans to shrink the federal estate by offering lands to states, localities, and Tribes, with a p
Fed's Waller Signals Possible Half-Point Rate Hike in December
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated Tuesday he may back a larger interest rate increase next month if
October CPI shows 0.4% monthly rise as inflation persists
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, driven by energy and food costs. Annual comparison unavailable due to shutdown. Fe
Fed's Goolsbee warns AI data center boom risks overheating economy
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned that the AI data center buildout is overheating the economy, adding to infl
Williams: Inflation 'Too High for Too Long,' Fed Committed to 2% Goal
New York Fed President John Williams said inflation is 'too high for too long' and stressed the urgency of returning to
Stocks Plunge as AI Debt Fears Overshadow Post-Midterm Rally
Wall Street's post-election surge evaporated Thursday as AI debt worries triggered a sharp sell-off, with the Dow down 1
JetBlue hikes bag fees again as fuel costs pressure airlines
JetBlue is increasing checked-bag fees again, with first-bag costs rising to $50-$55 for advance payment. The airline ci
Tanker Strikes Docked Riverboat on Mississippi, Injuring Passengers
A tanker struck the American Heritage riverboat at the Port of New Orleans on Friday, causing it to list and take on wat
Russia's Economic Woes Deepen as Inflation Surges and Sanctions Loom
Russia's economy is deteriorating amid inflation, high interest rates, and war costs. Analysts say Trump's waiver of new
Lawmakers Demand Answers on Ukraine Starshield Cuts
Outgoing senators Shaheen and Tillis demand a congressional probe into SpaceX and Pentagon over Starshield restrictions
Huang Affair Reveals Corporate America's Espionage Vulnerability
The Nvidia CEO affair with an alleged Chinese spy exposes how corporate leaders' access to state secrets makes them prim
Witkoff and Kushner Handed Putin a Gift at Abu Dhabi Talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were outmaneuvered by Russia in Abu Dhabi, allowing Putin to attack NATO and sideline Eu
SS United States sinks off Florida coast to become world's largest artificial reef
The SS United States, a historic ocean liner that once held the transatlantic speed record, was deliberately sunk off Fl