Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia praised Jeffrey Epstein's abuse survivors for their bravery. She defended her actions against criticism from President Donald Trump over her support for releasing more Justice Department files related to Epstein.
Key Facts
Marjorie Taylor Greene is a representative from Georgia.
She supports the release of more Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Greene commended Epstein’s survivors for their bravery.
President Donald Trump criticized Greene for her advocacy.
Greene spoke at a news conference with other representatives and survivors.
The news conference took place on Capitol Hill.
Greene mentioned the importance of challenging powerful figures, like the President.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a proposal to release documents related to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump initially opposed but now supports the release after some pushback. If passed by the House, the measure requires Senate approval to take effect.
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The House of Representatives plans to vote on releasing "Epstein files" from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump, after previously opposing, now says he supports the release of the files.
Survivors of Epstein's abuse are in Washington, D.C. to support the measure.
The resolution needs approval from both the House and Senate.
Images advocating for the release were projected on buildings near Capitol Hill.
Some released documents already mention Trump and other well-known figures without indicating wrongdoing.
The House Oversight Committee has previously released Epstein-related documents, mainly emails.
The measure's future depends on the Senate's actions after House approval.
A man attacked a woman by setting her on fire during an argument on a Chicago train. The woman, aged 26, is in critical condition, and police are searching for the suspect. The incident happened as the train arrived at the Clark and Lake station.
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The attack took place on a Chicago L train's Blue Line.
A man in his 40s poured an unknown liquid on a 26-year-old woman and set her on fire.
The incident occurred after an argument between the man and the woman.
The man fled the scene when the train reached the Clark and Lake station.
The woman collapsed on the platform and was taken to a hospital.
No arrests had been made by the following morning.
The authorities have not released the name of the victim.
The incident has occurred amid a decrease in violent crime compared to pandemic-era highs.
The Department of Transportation warned California about possible "decertification" of thousands of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) unless it meets federal requirements. This action follows California revoking around 17,000 CDLs issued to immigrants due to concerns over compliance with federal regulations. The changes could impact the jobs of many drivers and federal funding in the state.
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The Department of Transportation warned California about potential "decertification" of thousands of CDLs.
California revoked around 17,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to immigrants.
The state’s CDL program could be decertified, affecting its economy and transportation.
Federal funding for highways might be withheld if California does not meet requirements.
New federal rules restrict CDL eligibility to certain visa holders, reducing eligible noncitizen drivers.
The changes follow a federal audit citing discrepancies in California’s license issuance.
Concerns raised include public safety, compliance with federal law, and impacts on the trucking industry.
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on releasing all remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump has encouraged House Republicans to support the release, marking a change from his earlier stance on the matter. This vote is part of ongoing discussions about transparency and political motivations related to the Epstein case.
Key Facts
The House of Representatives is voting on Tuesday to release all remaining files about Jeffrey Epstein.
Some files have been released before, but many are still sealed.
President Donald Trump has asked House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing these files.
The vote is scheduled to start at 2pm (19:00 GMT) and end at 8:15pm (01:15 GMT on Wednesday).
President Trump has changed his position; he previously advised against releasing the files.
There is a division within the Republican Party on whether to release the files.
Some Republicans and Democrats have gathered enough signatures to force a vote.
Emails mentioning President Trump have been released, some of which he denies substance to.
A staff member in Senator Tammy Duckworth's office was fired for allegedly tricking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release an undocumented immigrant. The employee falsely claimed to be the immigrant's lawyer and used a falsified form to secure the release. Senator Duckworth stated that neither she nor her team authorized these actions.
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The staff member, Edward York, worked as a Constituent Outreach Coordinator in Senator Duckworth's office.
York allegedly claimed he was the lawyer of Jose Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval, an undocumented immigrant, to DHS.
Sandoval is a Mexican national with a criminal history and has been deported from the U.S. four times before.
York used a forged G-28 form, which is meant for legal representation, to arrange for Sandoval's release.
York entered an ICE facility in St. Louis, Illinois, on October 29 and made these claims.
Duckworth's office terminated York's employment effective November 17.
Senator Duckworth confirmed she had no prior knowledge of York’s actions and did not authorize them.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic congresswoman from New York, has publicly advised against mounting a primary challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This comes after New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé filed paperwork to potentially run against Jeffries. Ocasio-Cortez, known for her own successful primary challenge in 2018, has not yet decided whether to support other challenges against moderate Democrats.
Key Facts
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advised against running a primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries.
Chi Ossé, a councilmember from New York, has filed paperwork for a potential run against Jeffries.
Jeffries is currently the House Minority Leader and is a Democrat from New York.
Democrats hope to regain control of the House of Representatives in the next elections.
Ocasio-Cortez became well-known after unseating a more centrist Democrat in 2018.
There has been some criticism from the left regarding Ocasio-Cortez's stance on this issue.
Ossé has not officially launched his campaign yet.
Recent discussions in the U.S. House have focused on the potential release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. President Donald Trump initially opposed this but later told House Republicans to support the files' release. Lawmakers have gathered enough signatures to force a vote soon on making these documents public.
Key Facts
President Trump initially tried to stop efforts to release the Epstein files.
On November 16, he changed his stance and encouraged House Republicans to vote to release the files.
A petition with 218 signatures allowed a House vote to be scheduled.
The vote on the bill to release the files is expected to happen this week.
Trump's earlier dismissal of the matter included calling it a Democratic hoax.
Epstein had previous social ties with Trump but they later had a falling out.
Epstein was convicted in 2008 for state charges related to soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Epstein was arrested again in 2019 on charges of sex trafficking; he was found dead in his jail cell, with suicide as the cause of death.
An analysis of over 40,000 flights reveals how airfare prices change during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some days are much more expensive to fly, while others are cheaper. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also ended some flight restrictions.
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An analysis compared flight prices over 10 busy U.S. routes.
Average one-way fares increased by 55% during Thanksgiving.
The cheapest days to fly for Thanksgiving are November 23 and 24.
The most expensive days to fly around Thanksgiving are November 25-26 and November 29-30.
During Christmas, the cheapest days are December 21 and 25.
The most expensive days during Christmas are December 23-24 and December 26-27.
Southwest Airlines had the most stable flight costs during holidays.
The FAA ended flight reductions, improving travel conditions.
Two judges appointed by President Trump joined another judge in dismissing his defamation lawsuit against CNN. The judges called his arguments "meritless" and "unpersuasive," and said he didn't show that CNN's statements were false.
Key Facts
President Trump filed a $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN.
The lawsuit was about CNN's coverage of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's lawsuit.
Judges Adalberto Jordan, Kevin Newsom, and Elizabeth L. Branch made the ruling.
Newsom and Branch were appointed by President Trump.
The ruling stated Trump did not prove CNN's statements were false.
Judge Adalberto Jordan was appointed by former President Obama.
The Trump administration removed a report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the Department of Justice website. This decision upset several U.S. Senators, including Catherine Cortez Masto and Lisa Murkowski, who have requested its restoration. The report, created under the Not Invisible Act, is important for addressing violence and disappearance issues among Indigenous communities.
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The report was called the "Not One More" report and was mandated by the Not Invisible Act of 2020.
U.S. Senators Cortez Masto and Murkowski have criticized the removal of the report.
The report was taken down following an executive order defining gender-related policies.
The report contained data, findings, and over 250 testimonies regarding violence against Indigenous people.
Cortez Masto emphasized the report's role in helping keep Tribal communities safe.
The report is still available on some external websites despite its removal from the DOJ site.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) are designated as foreign terrorist organizations and criminal groups in Texas. This designation means that the groups face increased law enforcement actions and are not allowed to buy land in Texas.
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Governor Greg Abbott made the announcement on Tuesday.
The Muslim Brotherhood originated in Egypt in 1928 and is an international Sunni Muslim organization.
CAIR is a non-profit organization focused on Islamic civil rights and advocacy in the U.S.
Abbott's designation allows for more strict law enforcement actions against the two groups.
The groups are now prohibited from buying property in Texas.
Abbott stated that these groups aim to enforce Sharia law and disrupt laws through violence.
President Trump plans to send $2,000 checks from tariff revenue, which would cost about $450 billion and slightly boost the economy and jobs. Congress needs to approve the plan, and payments might start in 2026. The move aims to help with an affordability crisis and could influence the 2026 midterm elections.
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The $2,000 checks are part of President Trump's proposal and would cost about $450 billion.
The checks could give a small boost to the economy and increase employment slightly.
The plan would use up more than a year's worth of tariff income.
Congress needs to pass a law to make these payments happen, which is uncertain.
The checks could be sent out before the 2026 midterm elections.
The Yale Budget Lab found the checks might increase GDP by 0.3% and employment by 0.15% in 2026.
Inflation could rise slightly, by less than 0.1%, due to the checks.
The decision on the plan depends partly on a pending Supreme Court ruling and other Congressional actions.
President Trump's administration has filed a lawsuit against California over two state laws that limit facial coverings and require visible IDs for non-uniformed officers. The federal government claims these laws interfere with immigration enforcement and violate the Constitution. The lawsuit raises questions about state versus federal authority over federal agents.
Key Facts
The lawsuit challenges California’s Senate Bills 627 and 805.
SB 627, called the "No Secret Police Act," stops officers from wearing masks while doing their jobs.
SB 805 requires non-uniformed federal officers to visibly display ID showing their agency and a name or badge number.
The Justice Department argues these laws unlawfully regulate federal agency operations.
California passed these laws to increase transparency and public trust.
The federal government has stated it does not intend to follow these state laws.
ICE officers reportedly face increased threats and violence, which affects their safety and operations.
The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney will take place on November 20 at Washington National Cathedral. There is uncertainty about whether President Donald Trump will attend, given past tensions between him and Cheney. Former President George W. Bush and other notable figures will participate in the service.
Key Facts
Dick Cheney served as the 46th Vice President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009.
He died on November 3 at age 84 from health complications.
The funeral will happen on November 20 at 11 a.m. ET at Washington National Cathedral and is invite-only.
President Trump has not publicly commented on Cheney's death.
The White House has not confirmed if President Trump or his administration will attend the funeral.
Former President George W. Bush will deliver a tribute at the service.
Other speakers include Pete Williams, Cheney's former spokesperson, and Cheney's daughter Liz Cheney.
Cheney's funeral will have heightened security measures.
President Donald Trump supports a proposal for 50-year mortgages to make homes more affordable in the U.S. A survey shows that a significant number of Millennials and Gen Z are open to this idea. While it could lower monthly payments, it might lead to higher overall interest, sparking mixed reactions.
Key Facts
President Trump endorses the idea of 50-year mortgages to help with home affordability.
A survey by BadCredit.org found that 45% of Americans would consider this option.
Millennials showed the most support for 50-year mortgages, with 54% in favor.
Only 29% of Boomers and 37% of Gen X support the idea.
Erica Sandberg says young people may prefer longer mortgages because they mean lower monthly costs.
Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, originally suggested the idea.
Critics say 50-year mortgages could result in significantly more interest paid over time.
Currently, most mortgages are 30-year fixed terms according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve.
Representatives Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie, and Marjorie Taylor Greene are pushing for the Senate to approve a bill that would make the Justice Department release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. They held a press conference urging the Senate not to change the bill and to pass it as is.
Key Facts
The bill aims to make the Justice Department release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Representatives Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie, and Marjorie Taylor Greene support this bill.
They held a press conference to ask the Senate to pass the bill without changes.
Ro Khanna asked the Senate not to delay or alter the bill.
The House voted on the bill after a petition effort led by Khanna, Massie, and Greene.
Khanna acknowledged political challenges faced by supporters Massie and Greene.
Flags in the United States are at half-staff to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on November 3. The flags will remain lowered until his interment, following U.S. Flag Code protocols. Cheney's funeral is set for November 20 at the Washington National Cathedral.
Key Facts
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died on November 3 at the age of 84.
Flags across the U.S. were lowered to half-staff starting November 4.
The U.S. Flag Code requires flags at half-staff after a vice president's death until their burial.
Cheney's funeral will be on November 20 at Washington National Cathedral.
The public can view the funeral online, but attendance is by invitation only.
Cheney died from complications of pneumonia and heart and vascular diseases.
President Donald Trump did not issue a proclamation about the flags, but they were lowered according to statutory law.
Flags will return to full-staff after sunset on the day of Cheney's interment.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released a report on car thefts in the United States, showing a 23% drop in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. Despite this decline, over 334,000 cars were stolen, with certain models like the Hyundai Elantra and Honda Civic being the most targeted. The report shows that substantial reductions in thefts were seen in various states, except Alaska, which saw an increase.
Key Facts
The NICB report shows a 23% decrease in car thefts in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Over 334,000 cars were stolen in the first six months of 2025.
The Hyundai Elantra was the most-stolen car, with 11,329 reported thefts.
Other frequently stolen models include the Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Honda Civic.
States like Puerto Rico, Washington, and North Dakota saw the largest declines in car thefts.
Alaska reported a 26% increase in car thefts, contrasting with the national trend.
Law enforcement, automakers, and insurers contribute to reducing vehicle theft through collaborative efforts.
Simple prevention measures like locked doors and visible deterrents can help reduce car thefts.
The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on releasing the Epstein files, which President Trump initially opposed but later supported. This vote marks a rare instance where the Republican-led Congress defies President Trump. The files relate to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Key Facts
The House is set to vote on releasing files related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump initially opposed the release but later changed his stance to support it.
This vote shows a significant challenge to President Trump's influence within his party, the GOP.
Four Republican members plan to vote with Democrats for the files' release.
The Epstein files have become a point of contention amid rising economic concerns and internal GOP disagreements.
Democrats released parts of Epstein-related emails to pressure President Trump.
There is concern that a new investigation into Democrats by Attorney General Pam Bondi could delay the files’ release.
