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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Some members of the U.S. House of Representatives are concerned about how often censure is used against colleagues, suggesting it has become too frequent and partisan. There is a proposal to make it harder to censure by requiring more votes for approval. The House recently voted on a censure case involving Rep. Cory Mills, which has triggered a wider discussion on changing censure rules.
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Censure is a formal disapproval by the House but has become more common recently.
Rep. Jim Himes and House Speaker Mike Johnson are open to discussing changes to censure rules.
A recent censure vote involved Rep. Cory Mills, with allegations against him that he denies.
The proposal suggests raising the censure approval from a simple majority to a higher percentage.
Rep. Don Beyer is leading the effort to change the censure voting threshold.
Some House members, including Troy Nehls and Jared Moskowitz, support making censure less frequent.
Five House members were censured in the last five years, all from the minority party.
The House has seen about 30 censure votes since 1832, with a recent increase in attempts.
Publix recalled its Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream due to undeclared eggs, which are a major food allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified this recall as Class I, meaning there’s a chance of serious health risks for people with egg allergies. The recalled product was distributed in several Southeastern states, and consumers can return it for a refund.
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Publix recalled their Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream on October 14 because it might contain undeclared eggs.
The FDA gave this recall a Class I risk, which is the most serious, due to potential health risks.
Eggs are one of the nine major allergens, according to U.S. law.
The recall affects stores in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.
Half-gallon containers may have mismatched lids, mixing up French Vanilla and Vanilla flavors.
No reported illnesses have been linked to the recalled ice cream as of October 14.
Consumers can get a refund by returning the product to the store.
The recall is still active, and the FDA advised against consuming the product.
The latest jobs report from the Department of Labor showed that the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, which was higher than expected. However, the unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.4%, and the monthly report for October will not be released due to the government shutdown.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the U.S. gained 119,000 jobs in September.
Predictions had expected only 50,000 new jobs.
August’s job gains were revised down from 22,000 to a loss of 4,000 jobs.
The unemployment rate went up from 4.3% to 4.4%.
No official jobs report for October will be provided due to the government shutdown.
The next jobs data, including October’s payroll figures, will be released on December 16.
The report's release was initially delayed due to government data collection issues.
The article discusses major snowstorms that have occurred during the Thanksgiving period in the United States, impacting travel and causing disruptions. It highlights several significant storms, including the Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 and storms in 1971, 1989, 2014, and 2019. These storms have resulted in travel delays, road closures, and power outages, affecting millions of people.
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Thanksgiving snowstorms can cause significant travel disruptions and safety concerns.
The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 brought up to 62 inches of snow and hurricane-force winds, resulting in 160 deaths.
In 1971, a storm dropped 22.5 inches of snow in Albany, New York, during Thanksgiving week.
The 1989 storm brought over a foot of snow to Virginia and North Carolina, unusual for November.
A 2014 storm delayed over 4,000 flights and canceled 700 the day before Thanksgiving.
The 2019 Thanksgiving Week Blizzard affected many states from the West Coast to the Midwest.
Individual cities maintain snowfall records for Thanksgiving, such as Caribou, Maine, with 7.7 inches in 1971.
More storms are expected in the central and eastern U.S. during Thanksgiving, potentially causing travel issues.
President Donald Trump has proposed a 50-year mortgage plan aimed at lowering monthly housing payments. This long-term loan could come with higher interest rates, making it potentially risky for borrowers. There is a debate about whether this plan would truly help with housing affordability.
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President Trump is promoting a 50-year mortgage plan to reduce monthly payments.
Chief Economist Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics warns that these loans might not help build equity quickly, increasing the risk of default.
Higher interest rates are expected with 50-year mortgages compared to standard 30-year loans.
Some housing experts worry this plan could raise house prices due to increased demand without enough supply.
Surveys indicate that a significant portion of Americans would consider taking on a 50-year mortgage.
Critics argue that any monthly savings would be offset by the higher total interest paid over time.
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody has introduced a new bill called the Halo Act. This proposed law would make it a crime to harass federal immigration officers or come too close to them while they work. Breaking this law could result in up to five years in prison and a fine.
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The Halo Act is a proposed piece of legislation by Senator Ashley Moody.
The law targets harassment of federal immigration officers.
It would be illegal to approach within 25 feet of these officers when asked to stay back.
Interfering or threatening these officers would also be prohibited.
Violating this proposed law could lead to up to five years in prison.
The proposal includes a potential fine for those who break the law.
The CDC reported eight new cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition baby formula, bringing the total to 31 cases across 15 states. The formula has been recalled, and investigations by the FDA and other health authorities are ongoing. No deaths have been reported, but all affected infants have been hospitalized and treated.
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The CDC has reported a total of 31 infant botulism cases across 15 U.S. states.
The U.S. Border Patrol is using cameras and license plate readers to monitor millions of American drivers. This program extends beyond border regions and raises concerns about privacy and civil liberties. The program uses technology to flag vehicles with certain travel patterns and involves cooperation with local law enforcement.
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The U.S. Border Patrol monitors drivers with cameras and license plate readers.
This surveillance extends far beyond border areas into major U.S. cities.
An algorithm identifies "suspicious" travel patterns to alert for vehicle stops.
The program collects data from both government and private sources.
Some cameras are hidden on highways, disguised as regular equipment.
Privacy advocates warn this could infringe on Americans' rights.
The program has a large budget of over $2.7 billion for advanced technologies.
Few details about this program are disclosed in court records.
The Trump administration has started a new campaign to promote better behavior among air travelers. This campaign, led by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, encourages passengers to dress respectfully and be polite, among other guidelines.
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The Trump administration launched a campaign focused on civility in air travel.
The campaign is called "The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You."
Passengers are encouraged to "dress with respect" when flying.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared details of this campaign on Instagram.
The campaign includes questions for travelers to consider, such as helping others with luggage and saying please and thank you.
The campaign aims to improve manners and respect among passengers.
Social media claims inaccurately suggest that New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to require schools to teach "Arabic numerals." These claims are misleading as Arabic numerals are the standard numbers (0-9) already used in the U.S. and there is no evidence or official statement from Mamdani supporting these claims.
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Arabic numerals are the numbers 0 through 9, which are already used in the U.S.
Social media posts incorrectly claim Zohran Mamdani will require schools to teach these numerals.
There is no proposal or announcement from Mamdani related to teaching numerals.
Mamdani was elected New York City Mayor and will take office on January 1, 2026.
He is the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
Mamdani won the election by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
The claim about introducing Arabic numerals has stirred unnecessary controversy online.
President Donald Trump mentioned his son Barron Trump during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. Barron, who is usually out of the spotlight, met soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo at the event. This comment attracted public interest, highlighting Barron's role as part of the Trump family.
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President Trump spoke about his son Barron when hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Barron Trump is 19 years old and generally stays out of the public eye.
Donald Trump mentioned Barron meeting soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo at the event.
President Trump joked that Barron respects him more after introducing him to Ronaldo.
Eric Trump recently discussed Barron's encounter with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, clarifying that Barron was polite.
Melania Trump expressed pride in Barron's handling of his unique public position.
Future Saudi-hosted events include the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Flags in four U.S. states will remain at half-staff after the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney. This continued lowering of flags recognizes specific local tragedies and figures in West Virginia, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Wyoming. Each state follows its own plans for honoring these local events and individuals.
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Four states are continuing to keep flags at half-staff after Dick Cheney's funeral: West Virginia, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Wyoming.
West Virginia keeps flags lowered from November 14 to 22, 2025, to honor a worker named Steve Lipscomb who died in an accident.
Wisconsin lowers flags on November 21, 2025, to remember the victims of the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy from four years ago.
Indiana's flags are at half-staff on November 20-21, 2025, for National Guard Sergeant Terry Frye.
Wyoming's flags stay lowered for former state Representative John Eklund from November 14 onward, for an unspecified duration.
The U.S. Flag Code and state proclamations guide when and why flags are at half-staff.
The national period of honor for Cheney ends on November 20, 2025.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is expected to face a primary challenge in 2028. The Pennsylvania Working Families Party plans to find a candidate to oppose him, as some Democrats are unhappy with his recent decisions, including a vote that supported a Republican budget bill.
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Senator John Fetterman may face a primary election challenge in 2028.
The Pennsylvania Working Families Party is organizing the challenge.
They aim to recruit a candidate who opposes Fetterman.
Some Democrats are upset because Fetterman has recently disagreed with the party on certain issues.
Fetterman voted for a Republican budget bill that could remove healthcare from over 400,000 Pennsylvanians.
Earlier this month, Fetterman sided with Republicans to end a 43-day government shutdown.
The party has not yet chosen a specific candidate for the challenge.
President Donald Trump is set to meet with New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, at the White House. The two have previously expressed opposing political views and criticized each other during the recent mayoral campaign. The meeting follows Mamdani's historic election win as New York City's first Muslim mayor.
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President Trump announced on Truth Social that Zohran Mamdani will visit the Oval Office on Friday.
Trump previously criticized Mamdani, calling him a "communist" and mispronouncing his name during the mayoral campaign.
Mamdani won the election on November 4, becoming the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
Mamdani has criticized Trump’s administration, citing issues like authoritarianism and wealth inequality.
Despite earlier tensions, Trump mentioned he wants New York to succeed and may offer some support.
Mamdani addressed racist and Islamophobic attacks during and after the election campaign.
Mamdani's team reached out to the White House as part of a commitment to meet for the benefit of New Yorkers.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is investigating files related to Jeffrey Epstein, but her actions are under scrutiny amid concerns about potential delays in releasing these files. President Donald Trump signed a new law requiring the public release of Epstein-related files, but redactions are allowed for certain reasons. Some lawmakers are worried these redactions might limit transparency.
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is conducting an investigation into files connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, mandating the release of related files.
The law allows for redactions to protect ongoing investigations, victim privacy, and national security.
Concerns have been raised that Bondi's investigation could delay file release.
The law requires that redacted files come with a written explanation to Congress.
More than 20,000 pages of Epstein-related documents have been made public, but full transparency is still demanded.
Bondi's office directed U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to look into Epstein's ties to prominent Democrats.
Lawmakers express fears that redactions may be used as excuses to withhold information.
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell criticized the FBI for not protecting him and other Democrats from threats, while offering protection to Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, who has faced death threats. The FBI responded, stating it had communicated with Swalwell's office about security measures. Threats against public figures have been a growing concern in the U.S.
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Eric Swalwell, a U.S. Representative, complained about the FBI's protective actions.
Swalwell accused the FBI of protecting others more than members of Congress like himself.
The FBI stated it had reached out to Swalwell's office about threats he received.
Alexis Wilkins, Kash Patel's girlfriend, has FBI protection due to death threats.
The FBI responded to Swalwell's accusation, saying it protects all public officials.
Threats to political figures are a rising concern in the U.S.
Kash Patel is the FBI Director; his relationship with Wilkins has been public since early 2023.
Lawmakers in West Virginia are considering adding parts of neighboring Maryland and Virginia to expand the state's borders. This proposal is driven by cultural and political differences, with several counties expressing interest in joining West Virginia. The initiative is part of a larger trend where rural areas seek to align with similar communities due to perceived differences with more urban regions.
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West Virginia may change its borders for the first time in over 100 years.
The proposal includes adding counties from Maryland and Virginia to West Virginia.
State Senator Chris Rose is leading the resolution for this border change.
The plan invites 27 counties from Virginia and three from Maryland.
A rural–urban divide is a main reason for this initiative, with rural areas wanting more aligned governance.
Similar movements are occurring in California, Illinois, and Oregon for more suitable state governance.
West Virginia is a strongly Republican state with many of the targeted counties also leaning Republican.
