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November 19, 2025

Al Jazeera

5 Takeaways From Trump and MBS

Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, highlighting expanding US-Saudi cooperation through major defense deals, potential diplomatic shifts, and massive investment plans.
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The Washington Post

Boomers' Kids Can't Catch Up

Baby boomers amassed more than $85 trillion in wealth thanks to decades of strong economic conditions, cheap housing, and soaring investment markets—advantages experts say younger generations are unlikely to experience or match.
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Reuters

Trump's Approval Hits New Low

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 38%, the lowest of his term, as many Americans voice growing frustration over rising living costs and his handling of the Epstein files, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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New York Post

ICE To Increase NYC Actions

Trump’s border czar Tom Homan warned that New York City will see heightened ICE enforcement ahead of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani taking office, pledging more federal agents on the streets and renewed pressure on the city over immigration policies.
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Politico

7 Signs Trump Is Losing His Groove

President Trump is facing growing pushback from within his own party — from failed pressure campaigns and judicial skepticism to election losses and policy backlash — signaling that his long-standing grip on the GOP may be loosening.
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Axios

Google CEO Warns on AI Bubble

Google CEO Sundar Pichai warned that the recent Artificial Intelligence boom contains elements of irrational exuberance and that if the bubble bursts, no company—including Google—will be immune.
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The Hill

Gerrymandering Looking Worse for GOP

Mid-decade gerrymandering appears to be backfiring on Republicans, with redistricting battles likely yielding only a few seats while increasing the party’s vulnerability in an already volatile political landscape.
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The Harvard Crimson

Epstein Was Summers' Wing Man

The Trump administration took major steps to further dismantle the Education Department, outsourcing many of its key functions to other federal agencies while leaving the future of its special education, civil rights, and student aid offices unresolved.
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USA Today

Education Dept. Being Reduced

The Trump administration took major steps to further dismantle the Education Department, outsourcing many of its key functions to other federal agencies while leaving the future of its special education, civil rights, and student aid offices unresolved.
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Pew Research Center

Teens Less Inclined To Marry

As of 2023, U.S. 12th grade girls are significantly less likely than boys to say they want to get married someday, reflecting a 30-year decline in interest among girls.
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People

Trump Snaps: "Quiet Piggy"

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump snapped at a female reporter asking about newly released Epstein emails, pointing at her and saying, “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.”
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Business Insider

Ackman's Approach Sparks Debate

Bill Ackman’s dating advice—telling young men to open with “May I meet you?”—went viral on X, sparking thousands of comments, memes, and debates over its effectiveness.
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Popular Science

100 Most Dreaded Life Decisions

A survey of 4,380 people in Switzerland found that career and financial decisions, like accepting or quitting a job, top the list of life choices people dread most, with results surprisingly consistent across demographics.
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The Independent

Maher Quits Stand-Up for Safety

Bill Maher revealed on his podcast that he stopped touring as a stand-up comedian, citing safety concerns and saying the country’s polarized political climate makes him fear he could be shot by supporters on either side.
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Fresh Hell Substack

Tina: Why Epstein Story Will Never Die

Tina Brown argues that Trump has no hope of stopping the relentless Epstein scandal, as new revelations, leaked emails, and decades of damaging associations continue to fuel public fascination and political fallout.
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Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Rodgers' Status Uncertain vs. Bears

Mike Tomlin, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, confirmed that Aaron Rodgers won’t need surgery for his fractured left wrist, but his availability for Week 12 remains uncertain pending further evaluation.
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