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Court Questions Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court is examining President Trump's use of executive power to impose tariffs, with justices questioning whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act grants such authority.

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Axios

Trump's Tariff Case: "Life or Death"

On the eve of a pivotal Supreme Court hearing, Trump warned that striking down his tariff policies would leave the U.S. “virtually defenseless,” calling the case “life or death” for the nation’s economic and national security.

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CBS News

Outline of Potential Deal in Senate

As the government shutdown nears a historic length, senators from both parties are negotiating a deal that would reopen the government through a funding package and a promised vote on extending health insurance tax credits.

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Associated Press

Takeaways From Election 2025

Democrats scored sweeping victories in key 2025 elections across VA, NJ, NY, and beyond, as economic frustrations and voter backlash against President Trump’s leadership dealt a major blow to the GOP ahead of next year’s midterms.

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Courier Journal

At Least 7 Dead in Louisville Crash

A UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4th, killing seven people and injuring eleven others in what officials described as the deadliest accident in the company’s history.

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CNBC

SNAP Cuts Impact 2.4M Americans

President Trump said that the U.S. would halt all SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown, contradicting his administration’s court filing a day earlier that pledged to cover about half the program’s costs for November.

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ABC News

Airspace May Close Amid Shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that parts of U.S. airspace could face closures next week if the government shutdown continues, citing severe air traffic controller shortages and the risk of “mass chaos” in air travel.

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The Telegraph

Russia Open To Arming Venezuela

Russia signaled it may supply Venezuela with its most advanced hypersonic missiles, including those capable of carrying nuclear warheads, as tensions escalate over President Trump’s renewed anti-drug campaign in the region.

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USA Today

Is AI Coming for Your Job?

As AI spreads beyond routine tasks into fields like software, finance, and corporate management, experts warn that millions of U.S. workers could face job displacement, though new roles and human-focused skills may help offset losses.

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CBC News

Carney's Budget: Billions in Spending

Canada’s first government budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney proposes $141 billion in new spending on infrastructure, housing, and the military to boost a tariff-hit economy, while offsetting costs with public service cuts and savings.

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The Hollywood Reporter

14 Million Watch Trump on "60 Minutes"

Donald Trump’s first "60 Minutes" interview in five years attracted 14 million viewers, giving the newsmagazine its largest same-day audience since January 2021 and far exceeding the season average of 8.9 million.

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NBC News

White House Nears Deal on Drug Prices

The White House is nearing a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to cut the price of their weight loss drugs Zepbound and Wegovy to as low as $149 a month, potentially expanding Medicare coverage for some beneficiaries.

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The Bulwark

Donald Trump Is a Commie

Jonathan V. Last argues that Trump’s recent government interventions in private industry, from nuclear projects to tech and resource companies, resemble national socialism and move the U.S. economy toward state-controlled models.

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CalMatters

Padilla Makes Surprise Announcement

Senator Alex Padilla announced he will not run for California governor, ending months of speculation that the nationally recognized lawmaker and Newsom appointee would be a frontrunner in the highly contested race to succeed the incumbent.

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The Hill

Cheney's Death Illustrates GOP Shifts

The death of former Vice President Dick Cheney highlighted his influential yet controversial legacy and underscored the deep rifts between his hawkish vision and the Trump-dominated GOP that ultimately ostracized him and his family.

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Los Angeles Times

Is Socialism More Than a Fad?

Amid polls suggesting a rise in support for socialism, Jonah Goldberg argues that Americans’ shifting opinions are largely driven by political moods and framing, rather than a genuine, widespread embrace of socialist ideas.

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The Wall Street Journal

Musk Goes Down AI Rabbit Hole

While Tesla investors focus on Elon Musk’s proposed pay package, Musk has been consumed by his AI startup xAI, working long hours and overseeing controversial projects to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving artificial-intelligence arms race.

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Euronews

Europeans Embrace AI With Concerns

Most EU citizens believe their tech companies are competitive with the U.S. in AI, but surveys show a strong preference for tighter regulation and a cautious optimism about the technology’s societal impact despite limited daily engagement.

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People

Brady Clones Dog Junie From Lua

Tom Brady revealed that his dog Junie is a clone of his late pit bull mix Lua, who died in 2023, using blood collected before her death with the help of Colossal Biosciences, a company he invests in.

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Sky News

Sir David Beckham Knighted

Sir David Beckham was officially knighted by the King at Windsor Castle for his outstanding services to sport and charity, describing the honor as an emotional and deeply meaningful milestone for him and his family.

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