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US escalates military buildup as aircraft carrier arrives in Latin America

US escalates military buildup as aircraft carrier arrives in Latin America

Katie Wilson takes the lead in tight Seattle mayoral race

Katie Wilson takes the lead in tight Seattle mayoral race

Supreme Court agrees to hear mail-in ballot case that could majorly shake up midterm elections

Supreme Court agrees to hear mail-in ballot case that could majorly shake up midterm elections

Trump threatens air traffic controllers over shutdown absences as their union claps back

Trump threatens air traffic controllers over shutdown absences as their union claps back

Senate takes major step toward ending shutdown with Democrats accused of "capitulation"

Senate takes major step toward ending shutdown with Democrats accused of "capitulation"

US removes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from terror list before historic visit

US removes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from terror list before historic visit

US continues to show force near Venezuela as B-52 bombers fly off coast

US continues to show force near Venezuela as B-52 bombers fly off coast

California Republicans challenge voter-approved redistricting plan in new lawsuit

California Republicans challenge voter-approved redistricting plan in new lawsuit

Trump faces wake-up call on cost of living after Democratic election sweeps

Trump faces wake-up call on cost of living after Democratic election sweeps

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey wins re-election after fierce challenge from Omar Fateh

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey wins re-election after fierce challenge from Omar Fateh

Pennsylvania voters elect to retain liberal majority on state Supreme Court

Pennsylvania voters elect to retain liberal majority on state Supreme Court

Special election to fill vacant Texas congressional seat heads to runoff

Special election to fill vacant Texas congressional seat heads to runoff

Government shutdown breaks record as Trump hints at cutting SNAP benefits despite court order

Government shutdown breaks record as Trump hints at cutting SNAP benefits despite court order

California votes to redraw election maps in major move to counter Trump

California votes to redraw election maps in major move to counter Trump

Democrats nab another victory as Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor race

Democrats nab another victory as Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor race

US military kills two in another deadly strike on boat in eastern Pacific Ocean

US military kills two in another deadly strike on boat in eastern Pacific Ocean

Democrats flip Virginia as Abigail Spanberger becomes state's first female governor

Democrats flip Virginia as Abigail Spanberger becomes state's first female governor

Pope Leo slams US military deployment off Venezuela: "With violence, we don't win"

Pope Leo slams US military deployment off Venezuela: "With violence, we don't win"

Government shutdown ties record for longest in history as pain mounts

Government shutdown ties record for longest in history as pain mounts

Transport secretary warns of "chaos" and airspace closures if shutdown continues

Transport secretary warns of "chaos" and airspace closures if shutdown continues

Trump administration agrees to fund food assistance – but not in full

Trump administration agrees to fund food assistance – but not in full

Trump again pushes to override filibuster after court orders food aid be paid

Trump again pushes to override filibuster after court orders food aid be paid

Canadian PM Carney reveals he apologized to Trump over contentious anti-tariff ad

Canadian PM Carney reveals he apologized to Trump over contentious anti-tariff ad

Houstonians speak out on dire risk of losing food aid during government shutdown: "I can't eat"

Houstonians speak out on dire risk of losing food aid during government shutdown: "I can't eat"

Too far? JFK's family slams Julia Fox's bloodstained Jackie Kennedy Halloween costume

Too far? JFK's family slams Julia Fox's bloodstained Jackie Kennedy Halloween costume

MTG pledges allegiance to Trump as she continues to slam fellow Republicans

MTG pledges allegiance to Trump as she continues to slam fellow Republicans

Trump hosts lavish Great Gatsby-themed party hours before millions set to lose critical food aid

Trump hosts lavish Great Gatsby-themed party hours before millions set to lose critical food aid

JD Vance leans into chubby baby memes in bizarre Halloween videos

JD Vance leans into chubby baby memes in bizarre Halloween videos

Bessent claims China made "real mistake" with rare earth controls

Bessent claims China made "real mistake" with rare earth controls

Trump order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration struck down by judge

Trump order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration struck down by judge

Election Day 2025: Key races to watch as voters prepare to hit the polls

Election Day 2025: Key races to watch as voters prepare to hit the polls

Trump ordered by federal judge to continue funding SNAP benefits amid shutdown

Trump ordered by federal judge to continue funding SNAP benefits amid shutdown

100 local US leaders to attend COP30 climate talks as Trump administration skips out

100 local US leaders to attend COP30 climate talks as Trump administration skips out

Trump's shutdown leaves over 40 million Americans at risk of losing crucial food aid

Trump's shutdown leaves over 40 million Americans at risk of losing crucial food aid

Portland police say Trump's troop deployment have made things worse

Portland police say Trump's troop deployment have made things worse

Honduras man hospitalized after ICE agents open fire on vehicle during traffic stop

Honduras man hospitalized after ICE agents open fire on vehicle during traffic stop

Mexico's Sheinbaum condemns latest "narco-boat" strikes in fiery address

Mexico's Sheinbaum condemns latest "narco-boat" strikes in fiery address

UN General Assembly again urges US to end embargo on Cuba

UN General Assembly again urges US to end embargo on Cuba

Trump threatens to send "more than the National Guard" into US cities

Trump threatens to send "more than the National Guard" into US cities

US ambassador to Canada reportedly lets rip at Canadian official in major meltdown

US ambassador to Canada reportedly lets rip at Canadian official in major meltdown

Democrat-led states sue Trump administration to protect food aid during shutdown

Democrat-led states sue Trump administration to protect food aid during shutdown

Confederate general statue returns after being toppled in 2020 protests

Confederate general statue returns after being toppled in 2020 protests

Mexican border towns host thousands of marooned migrants amid Trump's crackdown

Mexican border towns host thousands of marooned migrants amid Trump's crackdown

New Yorkers sue board of elections amid nationwide redistricting battle

New Yorkers sue board of elections amid nationwide redistricting battle

Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps

Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps

Government shutdown standoff continues – but which side has the winning hand?

Government shutdown standoff continues – but which side has the winning hand?

US B-1B bombers fly off coast of Venezuela in latest show of force

US B-1B bombers fly off coast of Venezuela in latest show of force

Venezuela thwarts alleged CIA plot to attack US warship and blame Caracas

Venezuela thwarts alleged CIA plot to attack US warship and blame Caracas

GOP Senator Rand Paul slams Trump's boat strikes as "extrajudicial killings"

GOP Senator Rand Paul slams Trump's boat strikes as "extrajudicial killings"

Trump vows not to meet with Canada "for a while" amid anti-tariff ad controversy

Trump vows not to meet with Canada "for a while" amid anti-tariff ad controversy

Bishop Barber announces plans to challenge North Carolina GOP's "racist" redistricting

Bishop Barber announces plans to challenge North Carolina GOP's "racist" redistricting

Construction crews complete Trump's demolition of White House's historic East Wing

Construction crews complete Trump's demolition of White House's historic East Wing

Trinidadians slam US forces for killing their loved ones "like dogs" in boat strikes

Trinidadians slam US forces for killing their loved ones "like dogs" in boat strikes

Airports face potential chaos as government shutdown drags on

Airports face potential chaos as government shutdown drags on

Trump teases trade deal and nuclear weapons agreement with China

Trump teases trade deal and nuclear weapons agreement with China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows clean break from US over Trump's tariff war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows clean break from US over Trump's tariff war

Newsom deploys National Guard to help food banks amid government shutdown

Newsom deploys National Guard to help food banks amid government shutdown

Trump administration again threatens "substantial" Russia sanctions

Trump administration again threatens "substantial" Russia sanctions

US military continues deadly campaign with first strike on boat in Pacific

US military continues deadly campaign with first strike on boat in Pacific

Records of US citizens arrested by ICE abruptly go missing in Florida

Records of US citizens arrested by ICE abruptly go missing in Florida

US government shutdown passes latest milestone as concern over aviation safety grows

US government shutdown passes latest milestone as concern over aviation safety grows

Vehicle crashes into White House security gate while Trump is home

Vehicle crashes into White House security gate while Trump is home

Ex-CIA director referred to DOJ for criminal prosecution over Steele dossier testimony

Ex-CIA director referred to DOJ for criminal prosecution over Steele dossier testimony

Wyoming State Capitol evacuated after suspected explosive device brought inside

Wyoming State Capitol evacuated after suspected explosive device brought inside

Wife of Colombian fisherman killed in US boat strike speaks out: "Why did they just take his life like that?"

Wife of Colombian fisherman killed in US boat strike speaks out: "Why did they just take his life like that?"

Tulsi Gabbard launches new squad to enact retribution against Trump's enemies

Tulsi Gabbard launches new squad to enact retribution against Trump's enemies

Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia says he has a "Nazi streak" in shocking text messages

Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia says he has a "Nazi streak" in shocking text messages

Survivor of US boat strike released after local authorities find no evidence of crime

Survivor of US boat strike released after local authorities find no evidence of crime

Hegseth reveals another deadly US strike on boat in international waters

Hegseth reveals another deadly US strike on boat in international waters

US repatriates survivors of latest deadly strike in international waters

US repatriates survivors of latest deadly strike in international waters

80% of workers managing nuclear stockpile to be sent home as govt shutdown rolls on

80% of workers managing nuclear stockpile to be sent home as govt shutdown rolls on

Gavin Newsom calls on airports to ignore Kristi Noem's TSA video, accuses her of breaking the law

Gavin Newsom calls on airports to ignore Kristi Noem's TSA video, accuses her of breaking the law

Trump admin will pay ICE and CBP agents throughout government shutdown

Trump admin will pay ICE and CBP agents throughout government shutdown

Canada's Carney rules out retaliatory tariffs on US: "Now is the time to talk"

Canada's Carney rules out retaliatory tariffs on US: "Now is the time to talk"

Chamber of Commerce sues Trump admin over $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Chamber of Commerce sues Trump admin over $100,000 H-1B visa fee

US admiral in charge of Caribbean boat strikes announces shock move

US admiral in charge of Caribbean boat strikes announces shock move

Trump threatens to invade San Francisco as mayor hits back: "Stay the hell out!"

Trump threatens to invade San Francisco as mayor hits back: "Stay the hell out!"

Supreme Court hears race-based electoral districting case that could decide party control of Congress

Supreme Court hears race-based electoral districting case that could decide party control of Congress

White House escalates "aggressive" firing spree with new estimate of shutdown layoffs

White House escalates "aggressive" firing spree with new estimate of shutdown layoffs

Leaders of Young Republicans caught sharing hateful jokes and slurs in leaked text chats

Leaders of Young Republicans caught sharing hateful jokes and slurs in leaked text chats

ICE begins sending abducted migrants to notorious Guantánamo Bay detention camp

ICE begins sending abducted migrants to notorious Guantánamo Bay detention camp