Nov 26 Dominican Republic grants U.S. access to restricted areas for its fight against drug trafficking By Dánica Coto, Associated Press It is the first major public agreement that the U.S. has struck with a Caribbean nation as it seeks friendly allies to support its attacks against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the region and beyond. Continue reading
Nov 26 Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another U.S. House seat By Gary D. Robertson, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press The map targets the state’s only swing seat, held by Democratic Rep. Don Davis, who represents over 20 northeastern counties. Continue reading
Nov 26 Government push to unseal court records offers clues about what could be in the Epstein files By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press As the Justice Department gets ready to release its files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell, a court battle over sealed documents in Maxwell’s criminal case is offering clues about what could be in those… Continue reading
Nov 26 Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump also said he'll “stop all payments and subsidies” to South Africa over its treatment of a U.S. government representative at this year’s global meeting. Continue reading
Nov 26 Health care proposal floated by White House runs into familiar GOP divisions By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press It's a familiar struggle for Republicans, who have been trying to scrap or overhaul the federal health care law for the past 15 years. Continue reading
Nov 26 WATCH: Vance urges public to pray for National Guardsmen shot in D.C. By News Desk and Associated Press The vice president cautioned that much remained unknown, including the motive of the shooter. Continue reading
Nov 26 New prosecutor won't pursue charges against Trump, Giuliani and others in Georgia election interference case By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Legal action against Trump was unlikely to proceed while he is president but 14 other defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, still faced charges. Continue reading
Nov 26 DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press DACA was created to shield recipients, commonly referred to as “Dreamers,” from immigration arrests and deportation. It also allows them to legally work in the U.S. Recipients reapply every two years. Previously if their status was in jeopardy, they would… Continue reading
Nov 26 Steve Witkoff coached a Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace plan, report reveals By Associated Press Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a transcript of the Oct. 14 call published by the news service, advised Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov that Putin should call Trump to congratulate him for the Gaza peace deal, say Russia… Continue reading
Nov 26 3 things to watch as Congress rounds out the year By Lisa Desjardins The next few weeks will be politically intense and precarious. Continue reading