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US airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began
Read full article: US airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts beganU.S. airlines canceled more than 2,100 flights Sunday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.
EU, Latin America and Caribbean nations hold summit overshadowed by US military operation
Read full article: EU, Latin America and Caribbean nations hold summit overshadowed by US military operationEuropean, Latin American, and Caribbean nations have started a two-day summit in Colombia to strengthen ties.
Iraq's displaced Yazidis and security forces cast ballots in early voting in parliament election
Read full article: Iraq's displaced Yazidis and security forces cast ballots in early voting in parliament electionMembers of the Iraqi security forces and displaced people are casting their ballots in early voting in the country's parliamentary election.
Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that's already stretched thin
Read full article: Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that's already stretched thinThe Federal Aviation Administration has announced a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports.
Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success
Read full article: Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of successThe Senate's top Republican says a potential deal is “coming together” on the government shutdown, but there's no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days.
“You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas
Read full article: “You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks TexasThe Democrat took a victory lap on rival Gov. Greg Abbott’s home turf Saturday and called on other blue states to push back on a GOP effort to retain control of the U.S. House.
Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp payments
Read full article: Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp paymentsThe Trump administration’s legal efforts to fight having to fully fund food stamps for millions of vulnerable Americans is creating an opening for Democrats eager to use the longest government shutdown in U.S. history to paint the president as callous and out of touch.
White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
Read full article: White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'The White House says it would be “beautiful” to name the new stadium for Washington’s NFL team after President Donald Trump.
Washington's struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown
Read full article: Washington's struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdownWashington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard.
From Bollywood to bodegas, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign found visual inspiration in unlikely corners
Read full article: From Bollywood to bodegas, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign found visual inspiration in unlikely cornersZohran Mamdani’s winning run for New York City mayor featured a memorable campaign design that drew its inspiration from a wide range of influences, helping the democratic socialist appeal to young and diverse voters.
Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdown
Read full article: Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdownThe Senate’s first weekend session since the shutdown began has yielded few signs of progress.
Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection
Read full article: Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelectionThe veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.
Justice Department issues flurry of subpoenas in fresh inquiry into Trump-Russia probe: AP sources
Read full article: Justice Department issues flurry of subpoenas in fresh inquiry into Trump-Russia probe: AP sourcesThe Justice Department has embarked on a fresh investigation into one of President Donald Trump’s chief grievances, issuing a flurry of subpoenas related to the U.S. government’s inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer's Senate leadership
Read full article: Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer's Senate leadershipDemocrats are riding high after Election Day wins and some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it
Read full article: Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss itNew York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmers
Read full article: Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmersPresident Donald Trump says no U.S. government officials will be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD for not displaying Ten Commandments in classroomsA federal judge has barred 11 school districts from implementing the state law, calling it unconstitutional. Paxton has ordered all other districts to display the Ten Commandments.
Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat
Read full article: Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expatPresident Donald Trump has granted a pardon to a former New York police sergeant who was convicted of helping China try to scare an ex-official into going back to his homeland.
Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons
Read full article: Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weaponsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon is revamping how the military buys weapons, shifting the focus away from producing advanced and complex technology and toward products that can be made and delivered quickly.
Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation
Read full article: Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigationPresident Donald Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
Judge optimistic about improvements at Chicago-area ICE facility with alleged 'inhumane' conditions
Read full article: Judge optimistic about improvements at Chicago-area ICE facility with alleged 'inhumane' conditionsA federal judge expressed optimism Friday at the government’s progress in making required changes to a Chicago-area federal immigration facility with alleged “inhumane” conditions.
Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges
Read full article: Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug chargesPresident Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges.
TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR: Are they worth it for Houston travelers amid security lines and flight Cuts?
Read full article: TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR: Are they worth it for Houston travelers amid security lines and flight Cuts?With TSA staffing shortages and potential flight delays, travelers at Houston airports could face longer security lines. Programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR can help you move through faster.
Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say
Read full article: Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel sayIsraeli and U.S. officials say Mexican authorities with assistance from the United States and Israeli intelligence agencies thwarted what they say was a plot by Iran to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico.
Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
Read full article: Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan surveyConsumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in November, a month into the government shutdown, led by pessimism in both personal finances and anticipated business conditions.
Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
Read full article: Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal fundingCornell University has agreed to pay $60 million and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding and end investigations into the Ivy League school.
Longtime GOP state Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo will not see reelection
Read full article: Longtime GOP state Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo will not see reelectionSmithee has represented the Panhandle in the Texas House for 40 years. He ran for speaker last year and most recently served as chair of the criminal jurisprudence committee.
Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high school
Read full article: Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high schoolTurning Point USA was founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Texas sues Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform endangers children
Read full article: Texas sues Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform endangers childrenTexas is the third state to sue the platform, alongside dozens of private plaintiffs who say Roblox didn’t do enough to protect their kids from sexually explicit content.
The Latest: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown
Read full article: The Latest: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown has taken effect, with some passengers trying to figure out backup travel plans.
Will Texas actually run out of water? Your questions about the state’s water supply answered.
Read full article: Will Texas actually run out of water? Your questions about the state’s water supply answered.You asked our AI chatbot about Texas’ water supply. We answered some of the questions that it couldn’t.