Trump officials fear Gaza peace plan may collapse
The U.S. military’s recently established Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat hosted a meeting last month in Israel with over 400 officials and members of the business sector. The materials were developed by U.S. security…
Mark Carney to unveil next round of fast-track plans
According to Carney, the list will be released on Thursday in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Ottawa approved the Indigenous-proposed Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas (LNG) project close to that city in September, and it now has all the permissions…
Andy Harris signals support for Senate spending bill
The “one caveat,” he continued, was Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) attempt to reverse a bill provision that cracked down on the sale of some “intoxicating hemp provisions.” “If that provision is removed then … I can’t…
Mike Johnson recalls house for key shutdown vote
Johnson continued to oppose the Democrats’ fight to prolong health insurance subsidies despite the impending vote. Monday was the 41st day of the longest government arrestment in US history, which began on October 1. The former longest arrestment,…
Supreme Court takes up mail-in ballot deadline case
A Mississippi statute that permits ballots to be counted provided they are received within five business days following election day is being challenged in the Watson v. Republican National Committee case. Citing long-standing precedent, Mississippi…
FBI’s Director Kash Patel holds secret meeting in China
According to Reuters, Patel flew into Beijing on Friday and spoke with authorities on Saturday. The U.S.embassy in the Chinese capital and China’s Foreign Ministry have not recognized the fly-in visit. This comes after Patel was accused of using an…
FAA staffing crisis triggers 2,000 US flight cancellations
Summary FAA mandated gradual flight reductions due to staffing shortages. 2,000 flights canceled nationwide across 40 busiest airports. Reductions start with 4%, rising to 10% by November 14. Since the government shutdown started more than a month ago,…
Trump blames ‘racial killings’ for US G20 withdrawal
The president decided to boycott the G20, which is planned to take place on November 22 and 23 at the NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg, citing the way Dutch, French, and German settlers and migrants are treated. “It is a total disgrace that the…
US lifts sanctions on Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa
After leading rebels against former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Al-Sharaa, 43, a former member of al Qaeda, was chosen transitional president. The US State Department declared on Friday that he was no longer considered a Specially…
Rodrigo Paz becomes Bolivia’s new president
Paz raised his right hand in front of a Bible and a cross as he took the oath of office in front of legislators and foreign dignitaries. Bolivians weary of the acute gasoline shortages and exorbitant food prices that have come to define the…