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About 60% of likely voters in California support Proposition 50, Democrats' redistricting proposal that would change the state's congressional districts. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media wishful thinking.
“The Democrats’ government shutdown is limiting services for Veterans and making life miserable for VA employees, and things are only going to get worse as time goes on,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Democrats fault.
Congressional interviews with more than a dozen ex-Biden White House aides and advisers have revealed concerns were raised internally about the oldest-ever president's mental acuity and physical infirmity. New York Post
VOA VIEW: He was a major problem.
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"Republicans are unified in our sprint to the finish line, and we are delivering more boots on the ground, ramping up voter contact and keeping our elections secure." New York Post
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Samuel White and Carlos Valdivia were placed on administrative leave and locked out of their government devices, one day before their scheduled appearance in federal court on Thursday for Taylor Taranto's sentencing. New York Post
The arguments at times appeared to frustrate the judge, who promised to rule soon on a suit filed by roughly two dozen states seeking to ensure people don’t go hungry as a result of a budgetary dispute. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The Dems problem.
President Trump said China would end its boycott and resume buying millions of tons of American soybeans. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Good for Trump.
As climate change has helped push cocoa prices higher, companies are changing candy recipes in subtle ways. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It is all about the money.
The leaders struck a deal this morning in their first meeting since Trump opened a trade war against China New York Times
VOA VIEW: We will have to wait and see.
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New York Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency to financially support food banks as the government shutdown threatens the food aid program. OANN
VOA VIEW: Again, Dems are at fault.
A man accused of threatening multiple synagogues in Alabama and neighboring states has been arrested with a suitcase of ammunition and body armor. OANN
VOA VIEW: He should be arrested and prosecuted.
President Donald Trump announced the results of his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in which Beijing agreed to help “end the Fentanyl Crisis,” purchase American oil, and continue the flow of rare earth minerals, while also mutually agreeing to roll back steep tariffs. OANN
VOA VIEW: Another win for Trump.
Massachusetts Democrat Governor Maura Healey’s former staffer, LaMar Cook, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after cocaine deliveries were intercepted, allegedly headed to Cook’s workplace. OANN
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The District of Columbia has the second-dirtiest hospitals in the country, according to a new study that looked at the infection rate per hospital and other metrics. Washington Times
America's air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks of the government shutdown Tuesday, and some airlines are now donating meals to keep them fed. Washington Times
The Department of Homeland Security's immigration agency established a new rule Wednesday requiring all migrants to undergo a full revetting before their work permits can be renewed. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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Most Americans start planning their Thanksgiving meals up to two weeks in advance, long before the turkey ever goes in the oven. That alone says something: for most of us, the season's real joy isn't in the turkey at all, but in the anticipation of it. Washington Times
Nearly one month into the government shutdown, emotions ran high on the Senate floor Wednesday. Pressure is intensifying on Congress amid concerns about paying troops and millions soon losing SNAP benefits. CBS
More than a dozen types of pythons and over 30 other snakes, including a ghost Aztec jungle boa, were found packed in the truck. CBS
Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries. CBS
As the government shutdown extends into its 29th day, Americans who depend on coverage through the Affordable Care Act are getting their first look at the health care sticker shock, with the average cost of premiums jumping 26%. CBS
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The Fed on Wednesday announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025, reducing borrowing costs in a move to spur U.S. hiring. CBS
VOA VIEW: Should be higher.
Beijing indicated it would work with the U.S. on addressing the future of TikTok in the country. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It should be banned from the U.S.
More buyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages, which offer lower initial rates than fixed-rate loans. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A major mistake.
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Louisiana GOP offers support to Loyola University students after campus denied Turning Point USA chapter charter, calling decision an injustice that needs rectifying. FOX News
VOA VIEW: A very smart decision.
ICE agents face a record surge in violent threats and online bounties as DHS condemns the attacks and vows full legal action against offenders. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Federal agents arrested anti-ICE protester Isai Carrillo, accused of damaging an ICE vehicle during a California pot farm raid. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He should be tried and convicted.
Local food banks and pantries across the country are seeing increases in need due to layoffs and government workers being furloughed during the shutdown. UPI
VOA VIEW: Dems are at fault.
The Senate confirmation hearing for Casey Means, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, was delayed because the candidate went into labor. UPI
Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 2 storm, moved away from the Bahamas and toward Bermuda early Thursday after battering the Caribbean over the past few days UPI
U.S. President Donald Trump departed from South Korea on Thursday after a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that lowered the temperature on a simmering trade war. UPI
VOA VIEW: China will lose the battle in the trade war.
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation terminating the national emergency declared by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Canada, a day after it terminated the United States' tariffs on Brazil. UPI
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
A federal grand jury indicted House of Representatives hopeful Kap Abughazaleh for conspiracy and interfering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
After more than three decades of operation, Radio Free Asia has shuttered amid the U.S. government shutdown. UPI
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President Donald Trump announced that all foreign-made movies will face a 100% tariff, arguing that the industry has been “stolen from the United States.” As he should.
President Trump issued a Truth Social post addressing the loss of work Hollywood has suffered due to other nations promoting financial incentives, such as tax credits, cash grants, subsidized labor, and co-production treaties. “Our movie making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing ‘candy from a baby.’ California, with its weak and incompetent Governor, has been particularly hit hard!” Trump wrote.
“Therefore, in order to solve this long time, never ending problem, I will be imposing a 100% Tariff on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” The president did not specify when the tariffs would be implemented or how they would be enforced.
Should Trump follow through, the movie tariffs would be the first levies the president imposed on a service, rather than a good. It is also unclear how the administration will calculate the value of a film and how it will enforce tariffs for films that incorporate pre-production, production, and post-production processes jointly in both the United States and foreign nations. President Trump first floated the idea in May, proclaiming that the “Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death,” as other nations “are offering all sorts of incentives.”
“This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat,” Trump wrote at the time. “It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!” Meanwhile, Jay Sures, the vice chairman of United Talent Agency, explained to CNN in May that Hollywood studios have opted to export production to other nations as it is “infinitely cheaper.” “The fact is, it’s cheaper for Hollywood studios to pay for everyone to get on planes [and] pay for hotels because the cost of labor, lack of rebates and the ability to make things overseas is infinitely cheaper,”
