'...Her attacker, Brianna J. Rivers, was arrested and charged with felony assault, but Bragg’s officer later downgraded the charge to a misdemeanor — and then flubbed the “onerous” discovery requirements, leading the case to be tossed. ...'
'...President Trump announced Friday that he will end temporary protected status for “Somalis in Minnesota” over rampant fraud in the state, which he attributed to “Somali gangs.” ...“Minnesota, under Governor Waltz, is a hub of fraudulent money laundering activity,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“I am, as President of the United States, hereby terminating, effective immediately, the Temporary Protected Status (TPS Program) for Somalis in Minnesota...'
'...Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient” its entire company.
The job cuts began on Thursday, per to a staff memo from Verizon CEO Dan Schulman. ...A spokesperson confirmed that the layoffs announced Thursday account for about 20% of the company’s management workforce, which isn’t unionized. ...'
'...On Friday, USPS filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission asking for the price adjustment for certain shipping products. There are no increases planned for mailing services and the price of First Class stamps will remain the same.
Stamp prices rose from 73 cents to 78 cents in July.
How much are shipping prices increasing?...'
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the President signed into law:
H.R. 4405, the “Epstein Files Transparency Act,” which requires the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
'...Abbott and other GOP state officials launched investigations into the development tied to the East Plano Islamic Center, saying the group is trying to create a Muslim-exclusive community that would impose Islamic law. ...In his proclamation, Abbott cited a law he signed this year that he said prohibits “foreign adversaries” from purchasing or acquiring land. The Republican author of that bill praised the governor’s declaration.
“Today proves exactly why that law was needed,” Republican state Rep. Cole Hefner posted on X. ...'
'...wo days after Trump's abrupt about-face, the House of Representatives passed the measure with a vote of 427-1, sending a resolution, opens new tab requiring the release of all unclassified records on Epstein to the Republican-majority Senate, which swiftly approved it. The bill could now go to Trump for his signature as soon as Wednesday. ...'
'...immigration enforcement operation surge in the Charlotte area resulted in the arrest of over 130 illegal aliens in just two days. Among those taken into custody are 44 criminal illegal aliens whose criminal records include aggravated assault, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault on a police officer, battery, driving under the influence, and hit-and-run. Arrests also included two known gang members. “There is absolutely no excuse to continue allowing criminal illegal aliens to terrorize our American communities,” said a DHS spokesperson. “...'
'...roughly 1.4 million federal employees who went unpaid during the government shutdown that began October 1—whether they remained on the job or were furloughed—are to be paid full back pay “as soon as possible,” OPM has directed agencies.
While the OPM memo sets no date, there have been reports of special pay distributions to be made on Saturday (November 15), beginning with OPM and GSA personnel, and Monday – Wednesday for the remainder of agencies. However, it remains to be seen ...'
'... hearing next Wednesday that will include discussion about whether members of Congress should be allowed to trade individual stocks. ...may be effective in reining in some of the controversial profits that members of Congress have earned through alleged insider information. '
'...On January 6th, 2021, in the events that unfolded around the Capitol, one of the more concerning aspects was the discovery of two pipe bombs, one near the Democratic National Committee building and another at the Capitol Hill Club. ...a computer forensics program has identified the January 6th, 2021, pipe bombing suspect as a former Capitol Police Officer. The report claims that the software, analyzing video released by the FBI, returned a 94 percent match...the finding has been reportedly confirmed by "several intelligence sources."...Shauni Rae Kerkhoff, 31, of Alexandria, Va., as a 94% match to the bomb suspect shown on video from Jan. 5, 2021. '
'...Self Lock helps protect you from employment-related identity fraud.
Self Lock is the unique feature that lets you protect your identity in E-Verify and Self Check by placing a "lock" in E-Verify on your Social Security number (SSN). This helps prevent anyone else from using your SSN for an E-Verify case. If an employer enters your locked SSN in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization, it will result in an E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation (mismatch). With Self Lock, you are always in control - you can unlock your SSN any time a new employer needs to confirm your employment authorization in E-Verify. Your Self Lock remains active as long as your account remains valid, and you have not unlocked your SSN. The Self Lock feature is only available to myE-Verify account holders. ...'
'...Florida proposal to require E-Verify for all employees moves forward Currently, private employers with fewer than 25 employees do not have to use the federal immigration...'
'...Sean Dunn is facing charges of allegedly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating and interfering with a federal officer...'
'...Nov 4 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly (LLY.N), opens new tab and Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO), opens new tab are expected to announce deals with the Trump administration to cut prices of their weight-loss drugs in exchange for Medicare coverage, a White House source told Reuters on Tuesday. ...'
'...Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said the Democratic victories in Tuesday’s elections should send a message to President Trump.
The victories are “not just a message about Democrats” but “about our entire country,” Ocasio-Cortez told CNN...'
'Election anxiety in New York City has turned into a real estate windfall in South Florida. ..."I think the election accelerated how people make decisions," Toledano said. "I think people are nervous [for] what's coming, how it's going to affect their lifestyle, the quality of life, taxes, potential of crime [or] no crime."...'
'..."This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend," Patel said ...'
'...30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.19% as of October 23, down from 6.27% last week and 6.54% in the same period a year ago. 15-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 5.44%, compared to 5.52% in the prior week and 5.71% a year ago.
"At the start of 2025, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 7%...'
'...The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, as policymakers work to shore up the softening job market.
That would be the Fed's second rate cut in six weeks...'
'...Friday marked the first time many missed a full paycheck. The dire situation has forced many federal workers to turn to foodbanks for help. As the federal shutdown enters Day 26, President Donald Trump embarks on a trip to Asia to focus on trade. ...'
'...the administration is supportive of any measures to crack down on, regulate, or ban apps that track ICE agents’ locations...these platforms strongly “resemble obstruction of justice.” Bondi said ...'
'...Democratic Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about why she’s taking a different approach to Michelle Obama’s famous ‘if they go low’ plea, saying “if they go low, I’m going to the gutter.”...'
'...The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning consumers to be aware of scams connected with packages delivered to people who did not order them. ...Con artists use these packages, often billed as containing free merchandise, to perpetrate various “brushing scams.” They...'
'Cards Against Humanity...The party-game company bought the land in 2017 in an attempt to stymie President Trump’s wall-building project, but alleged that SpaceX illegally took over the land and filled it with construction equipment and materials. ...'
'The judge and his wife are each facing up to 15 years in prison for evidence tampering and conspiracy to tamper with evidence...Federal authorities arrested Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a Venezuelan national who illegally entered the country in 2023 during the Biden administration, in February at the home of former Dona Ana County Magistrate Judge Jose Luis "Joel" Cano, 67, and his wife Nancy Ann Cano, 68. ...'
'...He will face serious hurdles in accomplishing that goal however, given Ossoff’s vote to shut down the government so illegal immigrants could receive free health care. His actions reveal his true character as an open-border radical. Additionally, Ossoff’s rhetoric toward ICE and his support from groups favoring abolishing the agency highlight his radical record on immigration, arguably the most extreme in the entire United States Senate. Is his attempt to pretend he’s been in the middle all along an insult to Georgia voters...'
'..."Following the Gaza ceasefire deal, 47% of voters approve of Trump's handling of the war between Israel and Hamas, while 34% disapprove," Emerson College Polling reported. "Public opinion has flipped since the Emerson 100-day poll [in April], when 30% approved and 46% disapproved of the president's handling of the war between Israel and Hamas."
Republican voters overwhelmingly support Trump's handling of the conflict, 80 percent to 7 percent, while Democrats disapprove by a 57-to-19 margin, according to Emerson Polling executive director Spencer Kimball. "The shift in overall approval comes from independents, who approve 43% to 38%; in April, independents disapproved 43% to 25%."...'
'...Essential workers at several federal agencies say that they are worried about taking time off or are being told that requests for leave would not be granted during the shutdown."...'
'...The COLA Increase 2026 for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will see a 2.7% increase, offering a moderate boost to monthly income. The change, beginning January 2026, is intended to cushion against inflation, keeping recipients’ purchasing power intact. For SSI beneficiaries, the boost should start even sooner on December 31, 2024.
In the wake of the benefit increase, a new Social Security threshold will reset. ...'
'...Thousands of “No Kings” rallies are slated to kick off nationwide on Saturday against President Trump and his policies.
Defiant Democrats have embraced this weekend’s rallies, while GOP lawmakers bash the protests as “hate America” demonstrations.
“Showing up to express dissent ...'
'...Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate former Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Jewish New Yorkers don't trust Mamdani to protect them. New York City is the largest diaspora of Jews outside Israel. "Jews don't trust that you are going to be there for them when they are victims of anti-Semitic attacks," Sliwa said to Mamdani. ...'
Snippet of Article: "This took 3,000 years to get to this point. Can you believe it? ...On Monday, 20 Israeli hostages were released, reportedly the last living hostages held by Hamas. ...Regardless of how long it lasts, this is a big deal and a historic moment. The parties involved, most of the leaders of Europe and the Middle East, realize what most of the American left will deny: This would not have happened but for President Trump's involvement. Had the American elections in the fall of 2024 gone differently, this peace deal would almost certainly not have happened. "
Source: redstate.com'“It is really reprehensible, what the Democrats are doing,” Oz tells Glenn. ...noting that Medicaid and Medicare are only getting hurt by shutting down the government. ...This is about giving benefits to illegal immigrants,” Oz explains.'
'...directs the U.S. Coast Guard to submit a plan for phasing ASC construction in a manner that promotes the on-shoring of expertise to build follow-on ASCs domestically. ...the President has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Finland to construct these four ASCs in shipyards located in Finland, followed by the leveraging of Finnish expertise to construct up to seven new ASCs in shipyards located in the United States.'
'...President Donald Trump on Tuesday called the Democrats' shutdown strategy a "kamikaze attack" that has handed his administration the opportunity to cut "billions and billions in "waste, fraud and abuse."...'
'The union representing the nation's air traffic controllers is directing its members to keep working during the U.S. government shutdown now stretching into its second week, with the labor group warning that failure to report for duty could lead to termination. ...The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) told members Monday that it discourages federal employees from taking any actions to compromise air safety. ...Participating in a job action could result in removal from federal service," NATCA said in a message to members' ...
'U.S. stocks edged up to more records on Thursday...The S&P 500 added 0.1% to its all-time high set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 79 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.4%. Both also hit records. ...'
'...Joni Ernst,
@SenJoniErnst
I’m naming Senator Chuck Schumer the NON-ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR for 2025 for his silly government shutdown shenanigans.
The cost of Schumer’s shutdown just landed on my desk...'
