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Top Trump adviser joins Gaza peace talks
President Trump’s top Middle East adviser, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Egypt on Wednesday for the third day of peace talks between Israel and Hamas, signaling potential progress in the ceasefire negotiations. The president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, accompanied Witkoff for mediation discussions, according to The Associated Press. Trump said he might travel to the Middle East himself…
Read MoreCourt gives Trump control over Oregon National Guard, though deployment still on hold
The temporary, administrative stay puts U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut’s order halting Trump’s federalization of the National Guard members on hold while the appeals court weighs whether to extend the pause as it considers the administration’s appeal. But it keeps in place her second order barring the president from sending the troops anywhere in the…
Read MoreWorries grow over air traffic tumult as shutdown hits second week
Senators are growing increasingly concerned that the mounting flight delays and air traffic controller absences could balloon to the level experienced during the 2019 government shutdown, with some believing it could again be key to breaking the stalemate. Air traffic control staffing issues caused significant delays Monday and Tuesday as the shutdown extended into a…
Read MoreLive updates: Trump says Middle East deal is ‘very close;’ Shutdown stalemate deepens
President Trump on Wednesday said a Middle East deal is “very close” after he teased a weekend visit to Egypt. “I was just given a note by the secretary of State saying that we’re very close to a deal in the Middle East,” Trump said at a White House roundtable on left-wing violence. “And they’re…
Read MoreWhat are your holiday shopping plans? NPR wants to hear from you
What are your holiday shopping plans? NPR wants to hear from you. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Dee Delgado/Getty Images The season of gift giving, Black Friday deals and holiday travel is almost upon us. In this time of new tariffs, a rising cost of living and a slowing job market,…
Read MoreDemocrats to force vote to limit Trump war powers after strikes on Venezuelan boats
A pair of Senate Democrats is responding to a series of unprecedented U.S. military strikes on alleged drug traffickers at sea ordered by President Trump with a plan to force a Senate vote on a war powers resolution blocking the escalated action by the commander in chief. Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Tim Kaine, D-Va.,…
Read MoreWhy gold is having its best year since 1979
Gold is having its hottest year in nearly half a century — since the global energy and inflation crises of 1979. DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images/AFP Gold has broken yet another record this week, illustrating just how anxious investors are about the health of the U.S.…
Read MoreDemocrats call on Johnson to bring back House to pay troops
Ten House Democrats are pressing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to bring the chamber back by next week to pass a bill to pay service members before funding runs out due to the ongoing government shutdown, though the Louisiana Republican said that won’t be happening. In a Wednesday letter led by Democratic Reps. Gabe Vasquez (N.M.) and Derek…
Read MoreFormer FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges of lying to Congress
James Comey, former FBI director, speaks at a book event in New York City in May 2025. He was arraigned on federal charges on Wednesday. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges of false statements and obstructing a congressional…
Read MoreSenate Democrat: Bondi hearing ‘felt more like a boxing ring’
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) reflected on Attorney General Pam Bondi’s fiery Tuesday hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, describing it as more “like a boxing ring” than a formal inquiry. Coons said Bondi was “aggressive” and “combative,” specifically with Democratic senators, and displayed a pattern of attacks against lawmakers. “A key part of what the…
Read MoreCalifornia governor candidate Katie Porter cuts off interview after testy Trump exchange
California gubernatorial candidate and former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) tried to end an interview with a reporter after she was asked what she would say to voters in the state who voted for President Trump. “What do you say to the 40 percent of California voters, who you’ll need in order to win, who voted…
Read MoreGovernment shutdown enters its second week
The government shutdown is entering its second week, and there’s no end in sight as both parties continue to refuse to give in to the other’s demands. Source link
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