Politics Nov 17 Epstein files vote expected in House on Tuesday after Trump’s sudden shift By Lisa Desjardins, Eliot Barnhart, Kyle Midura
Politics Nov 17 Watch 8:47 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s Epstein files reversal NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s U-turn on the release of the Epstein files and the White House beginning to… By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson
Politics Nov 17 UN approves U.S. plan authorizing an international stabilization force in Gaza The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated territory and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
Politics Nov 17 Trump floats possible talks with Venezuela but leaves military action on the table President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro. By Regina Garcia Cano, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Politics Nov 17 Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince’s visit to Washington President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with the United States. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Nov 17 In letter to Bondi, Fed’s Lisa Cook says mortgage fraud allegations against her are ‘baseless’ By Christopher Rugaber, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press “There is no fraud, no intent to deceive, nothing whatsoever criminal or remotely a basis to allege mortgage fraud,” the letter said. Continue reading
Nov 17 FEMA acting chief departs after 6 months on the job, officials say By Associated Press David Richardson is leaving the post after replacing previous acting head, the latest disruption in a year of mass staff departures, program cuts and policy upheaval at the agency charged with managing federal disaster response. Continue reading
Nov 17 Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten Trump’s veneer of political invulnerability By Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Donald Trump's political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case. Continue reading
Nov 17 Fetterman back home after fall put him in the hospital By Associated Press The senator's office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 17 Trump said he doesn’t care about the Epstein files. What’s next in the push for their release? By Stephen Groves, Matt Brown, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The new revelations and the coming vote showed one of the rare instances where Trump has not been able to exhibit almost total control over his party. Continue reading