The FDA has issued a Class I recall, the highest level, for Dry Ghoinnya Fish due to improper gut removal, which could lead to botulism, a dangerous illness. The fish were sold in New York and New Jersey but were distributed nationwide. No illnesses have been reported so far.
Key Facts
The recall involves Dry Ghoinnya Fish sold under the Hoque brand in 10-12 pound bags.
The fish might have not been properly gutted, raising the risk of botulism, a serious health threat.
The FDA gave the highest risk warning, Class I, for this recall.
Botulism can cause symptoms like dizziness, difficulty speaking, and muscle weakness.
The recall was based on findings from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Consumers are advised to return the fish for a full refund and watch for symptoms if consumed.
Uneviscerated fish sales are banned in New York due to botulism risk.
The product has an expiration date of 5/19/25 and a UPC code of 908172635412.
Two Texas House races have become more competitive as Democrats aim to regain seats won by President Donald Trump. Changes in voter preferences, especially among Hispanic voters, are influencing the outlook for these races. Election forecaster Sabato’s Crystal Ball now rates these races as less certain for Republicans.
Key Facts
Democrats are focusing on two competitive Texas House districts previously won by President Trump.
These districts in South Texas have historically leaned Democratic but supported Trump in past elections.
Democrats hope to win back Hispanic voters, as recent polls show a decline in Trump's approval among this group.
Sabato's Crystal Ball changed its ratings for these districts, indicating they are more competitive.
The 15th District, held by Republican Monica De La Cruz, changed from "Safe Republican" to "Likely Republican".
The 34th District, held by Democrat Vicente Gonzalez, shifted from "Leans Republican" to "Toss-Up".
The new ratings are based on a new Texas district map meant to favor Republicans, but its use is currently uncertain due to a court ruling.
Changes are driven by potential shifts in Hispanic voter support and Trump's decreasing popularity among them.
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and others for allegedly stealing FEMA disaster-relief funds to finance her 2021 congressional campaign. Cherfilus-McCormick's lawyers deny the allegations and plan to defend her. If found guilty, she could face a long prison sentence and lose her seat in Congress.
Key Facts
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a U.S. Representative from Florida, faces charges of stealing FEMA disaster-relief funds.
Prosecutors claim the stolen funds were used to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
Her family health care company allegedly received FEMA overpayments linked to a COVID-19 contract.
The indictment also involves her brother and suggests funds were moved through different accounts to hide their origin.
Cherfilus-McCormick's staff allegedly used fake donors for more campaign contributions.
Republican Representative Greg Steube plans to censure her and remove her from congressional committees.
In addition to this case, she faces a separate ethics inquiry concerning her personal income and former business practices.
If convicted, she could face imprisonment and leave her position in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case, Chiles v. Salazar, which challenges Colorado's 2019 law banning gay conversion therapy for minors. This case will determine if states can regulate mental health professionals' speech when it involves therapy, potentially affecting similar laws in other states.
Key Facts
The case being considered is called Chiles v. Salazar.
Colorado's 2019 law bans conversion therapy for minors by licensed mental health providers.
The Supreme Court must decide if this law is a regulation of professional conduct or a restriction on free speech.
Conversion therapy tries to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity and is widely considered harmful.
Kaley Chiles, a therapist in Colorado, argues the law limits her client interactions and censors her speech.
José Salazar, representing Colorado, supports the ban, citing safety and professional standards.
The Supreme Court's decision could impact similar bans in over 20 states.
The case was argued on October 7, and a decision is expected later this term.
Federal agents arrested more than 250 people in North Carolina during an immigration operation focused on Charlotte. This action is part of President Trump's efforts to increase deportations across the country.
Key Facts
Over 250 people were arrested in a North Carolina immigration operation.
The operation took place in and around Charlotte, the largest city in the state.
This is part of a larger effort by President Donald Trump to increase deportations.
Immigration officials have been active since January, leading to record-high detention numbers above 60,000.
Big cities and smaller towns nationwide are seeing similar enforcement actions.
In October, over 560 immigration-related arrests occurred in Portland, Oregon.
President Donald Trump's administration is making progress with a new visa program called the Gold Card, aiming to grant U.S. residency to wealthy foreign nationals. The program requires significant financial contributions and offers a faster path to residency. Key steps like submitting a draft form to relevant government bodies have been taken, but the program's full details and operation are still being developed.
Key Facts
The Gold Card visa program is part of President Trump's plan to attract wealthy foreigners to the U.S.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) submitted a draft form to the Office of Management and Budget.
Applicants must donate at least $1 million to the U.S. Treasury and pay a $15,000 processing fee.
There is a higher tier called the Platinum Card, requiring a $5 million contribution.
The program aims to encourage economic investment and offers a faster path to permanent U.S. residency for qualified applicants.
All applicants will undergo extensive vetting, including financial and background checks.
The program's legal framework is still being finalized, and some experts have raised concerns about its legal authority.
Once approved, applicants can process their residency abroad or adjust their status in the U.S. if they are already present.
Several recent polls suggest that Republicans face significant challenges as they approach the 2026 elections. These challenges include declining public support for President Trump on economic issues and increasing unease about artificial intelligence. Polls show Democrats currently have an edge in voter motivation and popularity.
Key Facts
Republicans face political trouble, with President Trump's popularity decreasing on key issues, such as the economy.
A Fox News Poll found 46% feel hurt by Trump's economic policies, while 15% feel helped.
An Edelman survey shows Americans are worried about artificial intelligence impacting jobs, with younger U.S. adults being more distrustful than their global peers.
A Marquette Law School Poll in Wisconsin shows more support for Democrats, with only 36% approving Trump's economy.
A Marist Poll indicates a 14-point lead for Democrats on the midterm generic ballot question.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump's approval at 38%, his lowest since returning to power.
Republican unity shows signs of weakening, with disagreements on topics like redistricting and Senate procedures.
Trump officials are confident about economic improvement in the near future and plan to highlight this if conditions improve.
The White House applauded the September jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs. This figure was much higher than what experts expected. Most of the new jobs were in the private sector and for American-born workers.
Key Facts
The U.S. added 119,000 jobs in September 2023.
This number is more than double what market analysts had predicted.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics provided the job report data.
The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, commented positively on the report.
Most new jobs were in the private sector for American-born workers.
Wages for workers have been increasing.
The report is considered good news for President Trump's economic agenda.
Ohio lawmakers approved new property tax changes to help homeowners pay less in the future. These changes are designed to ease how school districts collect money and control automatic tax increases. The package now awaits Governor Mike DeWine's final approval.
Key Facts
Ohio's state House and Senate passed a set of four bills aimed at reforming property taxes.
These bills adjust how tax rates change when property values rise, helping to control automatic tax increases.
House Bill 186 will expand the owner-occupancy tax credit over four years, providing more tax relief to residents living in their homes.
House Bill 129 changes how school funding tax rates are calculated to reduce automatic tax hikes.
House Bill 335 limits revenue generated through "inside millage," a portion of property taxes that don't require voter approval.
House Bill 309 allows local officials to reduce a levy’s tax rate if it raises more money than needed.
The proposed changes could save Ohio property owners $2 billion over three years once fully implemented.
The package now goes to Governor Mike DeWine for approval.
Natalie Greene, a former staff member for Republican Representative Jeff Van Drew, faces charges of conspiracy and making false statements. Authorities say she staged an attack on herself and falsely reported a violent incident involving three men.
Key Facts
Natalie Greene worked for Representative Jeff Van Drew before this incident.
She is accused of paying someone to injure her and make the attack appear real.
The attack, which was reportedly staged, involved cuts and words written on her body.
The words "TRUMP WHORE" and "Van Drew IS RACIST" were written on her skin.
Greene faces legal charges of conspiracy and lying to law enforcement.
If convicted, she could spend up to 10 years in prison.
Greene is currently a candidate at Rutgers Law School.
Destiny Morris, a 19-year-old dancer and student at California State University, Fullerton, passed away on November 14. The cause of her death is unknown, but her passing has deeply affected her university community, including her dance team and sorority. A moment of silence and a public celebration of life have been planned in her honor.
Key Facts
Destiny Morris was a 19-year-old dance team member and junior majoring in communication at Cal State Fullerton.
Morris passed away on November 14; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
Morris's death follows the recent death of another student, Lauren Turner, a soccer player who died from injuries sustained in a scooter accident.
The Cal State Fullerton community is mourning both students, especially those who knew Morris through the dance team and her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha.
A moment of silence for Morris will take place on December 4 at a basketball game, and a public celebration of life will occur on November 30.
Deborah Perez, owner of a dance studio where Morris was involved, started a fundraiser for her family.
President Donald Trump signed a law on Wednesday that requires the release of files about Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Initially, he did not plan to release these files, but pressure from his own party led to this decision.
Key Facts
President Donald Trump signed a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files.
The law compels the administration to make these files public.
Trump initially did not want to release the files.
Political pressure from his party influenced the decision.
Trump could have released many of the files earlier without the new law.
Trump mentioned on social media that Democrats were using this issue to divert attention.
A former lawyer from President Trump's administration, Ty Cobb, suggested that Pam Bondi and Lindsey Halligan should be disbarred. This is due to their involvement in the Justice Department's handling of an indictment against former FBI Director, James Comey, which wasn't fully presented to a grand jury.
Key Facts
Ty Cobb is a former White House lawyer who served under President Trump.
Cobb called for the disbarment of Pam Bondi and Lindsey Halligan.
The issue centers around an indictment against James Comey.
The full grand jury did not see the Comey indictment.
An altered version of the indictment was presented for approval.
The situation was discussed in a court in the Eastern District of Virginia.
The case is still developing, with more updates expected in the future.
The U.S. House of Representatives reconvened after a break, focusing on censures and investigations rather than passing new laws. Lawmakers are spending time addressing disputes among themselves instead of major legislative issues.
Key Facts
The U.S. House of Representatives is back in session after a break.
The session's main focus is on handling censures and investigations among its members.
There are few new bills being considered at this time.
A significant legislative challenge, such as rising health insurance costs, is not being addressed.
The session involves political disagreements and personal disputes among lawmakers.
Del. Stacey Plaskett criticized the situation after facing an unsuccessful censure attempt from Republicans.
President Trump has set up new joint task forces to help with deportations and target criminal groups. These task forces involve the FBI and ICE and have begun operations in places like South Texas and Indianapolis. The task forces aim to make more arrests than previous operations and support the broader immigration enforcement goals.
Key Facts
President Trump has established new joint task forces focused on deportations and combating criminal groups.
These task forces are co-led by the FBI and ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit.
A recent raid in San Antonio resulted in more than 140 arrests, surpassing other recent operations.
The task forces will eventually operate in all 50 states with a centralized command center.
The task forces were created by an Executive Order from President Trump and began full operations in September.
The law enforcement efforts have faced some community resistance and legal challenges.
The shift in priorities has decreased other investigations, like child trafficking and sex crimes.
The centralized command aims to better address criminal threats according to FBI's Mark Remily.
The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney takes place today at Washington National Cathedral. Cheney, who served under President George W. Bush, passed away on November 3, 2025, from health complications.
Key Facts
Dick Cheney served as Vice President from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush.
He died on November 3, 2025, at age 84 due to pneumonia and heart-related issues.
The funeral is at Washington National Cathedral and is invite-only with strict security.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are not invited to the funeral.
Former President George W. Bush will speak at the funeral service.
Cheney had a long history of heart problems, including five heart attacks and a heart transplant in 2012.
The FDA has issued its highest risk warning for a recall on certain cheese products made by Twin Sisters Creamery in Washington due to contamination with E. coli. The recall involves cheese made from unpasteurized milk and has already been linked to cases of illness in Oregon and Washington.
Key Facts
Twin Sisters Creamery issued a recall for cheese products due to E. coli contamination.
The recall affects cheese made from raw and unpasteurized milk.
The FDA classified the recall as Class I, indicating a high risk of serious health effects.
The Peterson Company also recalled products branded by Twin Sisters Creamery.
E. coli infections are a significant health concern in the U.S., causing thousands of illnesses and hospitalizations each year.
Identified batch codes for the recalled products include Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed.
At least three cases of infection have been reported in Oregon and Washington linked to the cheese.
Twin Sisters Creamery has currently suspended sales and shipping of its cheese products.
President Donald Trump called for the arrest of several Democratic lawmakers, accusing them of seditious behavior. This happened after the Democrats released a video asking military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders, claiming such orders endanger the U.S. Constitution.
Key Facts
President Trump demanded the arrest of Democratic lawmakers for what he called "seditious behavior."
The accusation followed a video where Democrats addressed military and intelligence personnel.
The video urged personnel to refuse illegal orders that threaten the Constitution.
Democratic lawmakers in the video are veterans of military and intelligence services.
The Democrats emphasized the importance of following the law and protecting the Constitution.
President Trump expressed his views on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The Democratic leaders involved include Senator Elissa Slotkin, Senator Mark Kelly, Representatives Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Maggie Goodlander, and Jason Crow.
The "No Kings" protest group is organizing a boycott against three major retailers—Target, Home Depot, and Amazon—during the Thanksgiving holiday to protest the Trump administration and ICE. The boycott aims to impact the retailers' sales and highlight issues like DEI cutbacks and alleged cooperation with immigration enforcement. The protest follows a series of activities by various groups targeting different policies of President Trump.
Key Facts
The "No Kings" group calls for a boycott from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday to protest certain actions by the Trump administration and ICE.
Target, Home Depot, and Amazon are the main focus of the boycott.
Protesters claim Target reduced its DEI efforts following federal policy changes initiated by President Trump.
Home Depot is accused of allowing ICE to conduct immigration raids on laborers near its stores.
Amazon is criticized for market dominance and poor working conditions, plus alleged contributions to Trump's administration.
The protest period targets key holiday shopping days to impact retailer profits.
Prior "No Kings" protests occurred in over 2,700 locations, including internationally.
The Department of Education under President Trump decided that nursing would no longer count as a "professional degree" for student loan purposes. This change means that nurses won't have access to the same level of funding for advanced education as other medical professions. This decision may reduce the number of people entering the nursing field.
Key Facts
The Department of Education changed the classification of nursing, removing it from the "professional degree" category.
This impacts access to student loan funding for advanced nursing education.
Over 260,000 students are currently in Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs, and about 42,000 in Associate Degree in Nursing programs.
The Grad PLUS loan program for students is being eliminated.
Other professional degrees like medicine and law still qualify for the higher loan limits.
Nurses might face challenges affording graduate education because of the new loan caps.
Experts warn the decision could lead to fewer nurses in the U.S., affecting healthcare services.
