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Federal judge dismisses Comey and Letitia James cases - seismic legal blow to Trump DOJ

A federal judge ruled the interim prosecutor was unlawfully appointed and threw out the criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York AG Letitia James, undercutting the Trump Justice Department's high profile prosecutions

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19.3M - TSA expects 19.3 million travelers to be screened this Thanksgiving week

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"There will be consequences" — Sen. Ruben Gallego

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Pentagon opens probe into Sen Mark Kelly - 'serious allegations of misconduct'

The Department of Defense has launched a high profile review of Senator Mark Kelly over his participation in a video urging troops to disobey illegal orders. Defense officials and political leaders publicly spar over possible recall and court martial threats.

Federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James - appointment faulted

A federal judge dismissed criminal prosecutions brought by the Trump Justice Department against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding the acting prosecutor was unlawfully appointed, prompting appeals and political fallout.

Trump orders review to designate Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorists

The White House ordered a process to consider labeling certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, setting in motion diplomatic and legal reviews and sparking domestic and international debate.

Trump says he will visit China in April after call with Xi

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a wide ranging call covering Taiwan, trade and Ukraine, and Trump said he will visit Beijing in April, raising geopolitical stakes amid Taiwan tensions and global trade talks.

Initial Ukraine peace plan hashed out in Miami dinners - heavy concessions reported

A controversial US produced Ukraine peace plan has been circulated and then revised after backlash. Russia and European partners have pushed back while US and Ukrainian negotiators continue edits to bridge gaps over territory and security.

IDF strikes Hezbollah controlled neighborhoods in Beirut - ceasefire frays

Escalation around Israel Lebanon Gaza saw the IDF strike Hezbollah positions in Beirut and continued clashes in Gaza. Funerals and retaliatory rhetoric intensified regional tensions amid a fragile ceasefire.

Maduro rails at US moves as Washington ramps up Caribbean show of force

The US intensified pressure on Venezuela by designating Maduro linked elements and increasing military presence in the Caribbean while commercial carriers suspended flights amid safety warnings.

Tyson to close large Nebraska beef plant - local economy at risk

Tyson Foods announced plans to close a major Nebraska beef plant, threatening thousands of jobs and disrupting the national beef supply chain, with local communities and ranchers facing significant economic impact.

White House signs EO launching 'Genesis Mission' for national AI research push

The Trump administration launched multiple AI initiatives while major tech firms jockeyed over AI chips and cloud capacity. The moves include a presidential order and reports of chip deals and multibillion dollar investments.

FAA expects busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years - plan ahead

Transportation and weather warnings converged ahead of Thanksgiving as the FAA forecast record travel volumes and weather systems threatened disruption across large swaths of the country.

DOJ renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials

The Justice Department renewed efforts to unseal grand jury records from the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations, seeking to release materials Congress has demanded amid ongoing legal fights.

AG Pam Bondi vows to appeal judge's dismissal of Comey and James cases

Attorney General Pam Bondi and the White House signaled they will pursue appeals and further legal action after a federal judge tossed politically charged prosecutions, framing the rulings as unfinished business.

White House circulates plan to review refugees admitted under Biden

The Trump administration ordered a sweeping review of refugees admitted during the Biden years and ended temporary protected status for some groups, triggering legal and humanitarian concerns.

DHS says rhetoric linked to 1 150 percent surge in violence against ICE agents

Immigration enforcement surged and DHS officials reported sharp increases in attacks on ICE agents while individual deportation cases and detentions fueled political controversy and community fear.

Kyiv targeted in large Russian missile attack - mayor reports disruptions

The Russia war continued with missile and drone strikes across Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and complicating peace negotiations as diplomats work on revised proposals.

Controversial US backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ends aid operations

A US backed Gaza aid effort wound down after delivering massive quantities of food amid allegations of security risks. The foundation's closure raises questions about future humanitarian routes into Gaza.

Why Bitcoin has suffered the worst crash in years - markets reel

Cryptocurrency markets faced heavy outflows as Bitcoin and spot ETFs saw record investor withdrawals, amplifying volatility and prompting comparisons to past crypto crashes.

Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts in Ethiopia after 12 000 years dormant

A long dormant volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted sending ash plumes across the Red Sea and prompting regional air and environmental concerns.

Tornado near Houston damages over 100 homes - officials report

Severe weather struck Texas where a tornado damaged more than 100 homes outside Houston, prompting emergency responses and stressing holiday travel and recovery efforts.

Virginia high school football coach goes missing amid undefeated season

A Virginia high school football coach went missing just before playoffs, prompting a search and concern in the local community for the undefeated team's leader.

Team Trump fumbles legal revenge as high profile prosecutions collapse

Multiple Trump administration legal efforts and 'revenge' prosecutions have suffered setbacks as judges dismiss cases and critics call the maneuvering a misfire, prompting legal strategists and commentators to weigh next steps.

White House circulates plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as deadline looms

The White House's healthcare proposals to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies ran into intra party resistance, producing delays and negotiation as Republicans demanded policy concessions.

Key players in Ukraine Russia peace talks revealed - business and political links

Reports revealed dubious players and Kremlin ties in early drafts of the US backed Ukraine peace plan and exposed the involvement of unlikely intermediaries, prompting intense scrutiny of the plan's origins.

Joint Chiefs chair visits Caribbean as US ramps up presence near Venezuela

The US increased its military posture near Venezuela and senior military officials visited the Caribbean amid tensions over drug strikes and Maduro that have prompted congressional questions and regional alarm.

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