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Trump Lawyers in Court to Appeal Criminal Conviction
President Donald Trump's lawyers are trying to persuade a New York appeals court on Thursday to throw out his criminal trial conviction, more than two years after it made history.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:46:59 EDTMelania Meets With Ukraine, Russia to Honor Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy appeared with first lady Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday as she brought together Russian and Ukrainian officials to mark the localized ceasefire she brokered between their nations. Speaking at the invitation of the first ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:17:16 EDTBillionaire Leon Black Sues Top House Dem Over Epstein Claims
Billionaire financier Leon Black filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., accusing the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee of falsely linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:12:07 EDTHegseth Expanding D.C. National Guard Presence
War Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard troops in Washington to use boats, marked police cars, and military vehicles to support law enforcement operations, expanding a deployment that has drawn scrutiny over the military's role in domestic policing.Politico...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:52:03 EDTParaguay President Impeached After Resigning
Paraguay's lower house voted unanimously Thursday to impeach President Santiago Peña just minutes after he announced his resignation, as the collapse of a major digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:26 EDTAssistant AG Dhillon Resigns After Dem Election Sweep
Harmeet Dhillon, a prominent Trump ally who spearheaded a conservative overhaul of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, has stepped down following Democrats' sweeping midterm election victories. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Thursday he had accepted Dhillon's ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:13:11 EDT3 Injured in Shooting at Iowa Post Office
Two people were shot at the main post office in Iowa's capital Thursday, and a third was injured trying to escape before the shooter was taken into custody, authorities said.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:46:27 EDTTrump Admin Held Talks to Deport Iranians During War
President Donald Trump's administration held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians even as the war there dragged on, court documents show.The court documents unsealed Thursday show the Republican administration as recently as mid-October said it had plans to deport...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:39:26 EDTOpenAI Unveils Plan to Ease Data Center Fears
OpenAI on Thursday announced proposals to give local communities greater influence over data center development amid growing concerns about the facilities' electricity demands, water consumption, and environmental impact.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:13:36 EDTTexas AG-Elect Johnson Vows to End Abortion Pill Fight
Texas Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson, a Democrat, is moving to dismantle a key part of the state's crackdown on abortion pills, pledging to stop lawsuits against out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail the medication to Texas women.The move marks a sharp break...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:01:50 EDTGOP's 2028 Field Shaken by Midterm Wipeout
Republicans' disastrous midterm election performance reportedly has shaken up the party's 2028 presidential landscape, raising questions about whether Vice President JD Vance can overcome the political fallout and emerge as President Donald Trump's successor.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:58:09 EDTRuddy: Trump Is a Winner and Right on Iran
I am not naive about what happened Tuesday; in fact, I had predicted an outcome like this for some time. But I also realize President Donald Trump has demonstrated real leadership at one of the most consequential moments in American history. His decision to confront Iran's ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:43:08 EDTDemocrats Revive Wealth Tax Push After Midterm Wins
Democrats are reviving proposals to tax wealthy Americans after winning control of Congress, setting up a potential confrontation with President Donald Trump over how to finance their affordability agenda.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:31:17 EDTIsrael's $10 Billion Arms Bill Complicates US Aid Exit
Israel faces approximately $10 billion in payments for American weapons ordered beyond existing U.S. funding commitments, complicating President Donald Trump's plan to end military aid to the country.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:49:59 EDTMelania Meets With Ukraine, Russia to Honor Ceasefire
Melania Trump, President Donald Trump's wife, will bring together representatives from Russia and Ukraine on Thursday for a White House event to recognize a recent six-day ceasefire she helped broker in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky. The event comes as U.S. ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:39:09 EDTDemocrats Plan JPMorgan Probe Over Epstein Ties
Senate Democrats are preparing to investigate JPMorgan Chase's banking relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when they take control of Congress in January, according to a report Thursday.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:07:49 EDTMississippi Senate Showdown Exposes Recount Law Gaps
Mississippi's close U.S. Senate race between incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Democrat Scott Colom remained unresolved Thursday, with outstanding ballots and recount uncertainty potentially delaying the outcome.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:15:10 EDTReport: Rubio Eyes 2028 Amid Talk of Trump Admin Exit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio could resign from the Trump administration to begin aiming toward a run for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, The Independent reported Thursday.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:15:18 EDTCristiano Ronaldo Announces His International Retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:48:51 EDTTrump: 'Fake Dan Sullivan' Votes Should Go to Alaska Incumbent
President Donald Trump called Thursday for votes cast for two other candidates in Alaska's Senate race to be awarded to incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is trailing Democrat Mary Peltola as ballots continue to be counted.
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