Trump moves to strip protections from endangered and threatened species | CNN (Thanks to Finn for this one)
Related: With the world at a climate summit, White House pushes major environmental rollbacks
E.P.A. Drastically Limits Protections for Wetlands - The New York Times
A pair of snowy owls from the Arctic delight Chicago birders | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)
Here's what to expect when Trump and Mamdani meet Friday : NPR
After calling him a 'communist,' Trump will meet Mamdani in the Oval Office Friday.
Trump calls video by Democratic veterans in Congress 'seditious behavior' : NPR
How Trump and Nvidia’s C.E.O. Became Partners on the International Stage - The New York Times
Over the last 10 months, President Trump has become close with Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, as the company’s chips have become a tool in trade and peace talks.
Nvidia and Walmart Could Ease Wall St.’s Jitters. Or Make Them Worse. - The New York Times
After four consecutive down days, the stock market is looking increasingly queasy. Earnings reports from Nvidia, Walmart and Target could hint at what’s ahead.
In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research - The New York Times
Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains continue to play a major role in U.S. research.
Trump, ignoring MAGA critics, is set to deepen US commitment to Saudi Arabia - POLITICO (Thanks to Graydon for this one)
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Once a Pariah, Saudi Prince Resets U.S. Relations on His Own Terms - The New York Times
Seven years ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman couldn’t visit Washington. When he arrived at the White House on Tuesday, he got F-35s, the world’s fastest chips and the central role in the remaking of the Middle East.
Trump Lauds M.B.S. During White House Visit and Dismisses Khashoggi’s Killing - The New York Times
President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence report finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of a journalist.
Trump Offers Elaborate Welcome to Saudi Crown Prince: Live Updates - The New York Times
Trump Family’s Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Raise Ethics Worries - The New York Times
President Trump will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, who oversees a major construction project that is in talks with the Trump family business.
“Branding and licensing deals are a way for the Saudi government to make direct payments to the Trump family in exchange for no work or services provided,” said Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, a government ethics watchdog group. “These arrangements are not just ethically bankrupt — they fundamentally compromise U.S. foreign policy.”
Trump Weighs Options, and Risks, for Attacks on Venezuela - The New York Times (Thanks to Matte for this)
President Trump has yet to make a decision, but his advisers are pressing a range of objectives — from attacking drug cartels to seizing oil fields — to try to justify ousting Nicolás Maduro.
The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’ - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for these)
How President Trump is changing and using the pardon process - 60 Minutes.
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| World Liberty financial received $2 Billion through Zhao's Binance. |
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| Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, where Huione Group has deposited more than $400 million in cryptocurrency since 2023. |
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's received threats amid deepening feud with Trump
Why are Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump fighting? What to know.
“All I see 'Wacky' Marjorie do is COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN!" Trump wrote on social media Nov. 14, in reference to concerns Greene floated about his focus on foreign policy, the government shutdown and controversy surrounding accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Extends an Olive Branch to Trump
The Georgia Republican, long a loyal Trump ally, had come under attack by the president after showing independence, notably on the government’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Sunday she will stop using “toxic” rhetoric, marking what would be a dramatic shift in a political brand hallmarked by derogatory comments.
Late Sunday Twist: Trump Urges GOP to Release Epstein files
US forces kill 3 narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific lethal strike operation targeting drug networks
Latest lethal operation brings total suspected narco-terrorists killed to 82 in ongoing campaign
U.S. reopens shuttered Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean Sea in major buildup near Venezuela
The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in a display of military power after the Trump administration carried it out its 20th attack on alleged drug boats last week.
New York Jets Player Kris Boyd Is Critically Wounded in Shooting
Mr. Boyd was wounded early on Sunday in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He is in his first year as a defensive player with the team after signing in March.
Border Patrol Fans Out Across Charlotte, N.C., Arresting 81 People on First Day
Border Patrol agents descended on Charlotte this weekend searching for immigrants in the country illegally. It remains unclear how long the agents will stay.
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
Under President Trump, an agency intended to keep Americans safe has diverted resources from combating child abuse, trafficking and terrorism.
Pentagon to Withdraw Some National Guard Troops From Chicago and Portland
The move comes amid court battles and objections by state and local leaders to President Trump’s deployment orders.
A Home That Proves You Can Never Have Too Many Books - The New York Times
Surrounded by his expansive library and exquisite objects, a collector whose aesthetic helped shape America’s idea of minimalism has built a maximalist nirvana.
Trump Gives Hungary a Reprieve on Sanctions After Meeting With Orban (Thanks to Matte for this one)
The United States has imposed sanctions on nations buying Russian oil, but President Viktor Orban successfully argued that Hungary had few other options.
Bipartisan duo secures signatures to force a House vote to release Epstein files (Thanks to Graydon for this one)
A new Democratic member, Rep. Adelita Grijalva, got the petition over the finish line on Wednesday. Still, the bill is unlikely to pass the GOP-controlled Senate.
What’s Behind the Coming House Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files - The New York Times
‘It Feels Like I’m in a Nightmare’: Inside the First Deportation Flight to Iran - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
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Catholic Bishops Rebuke Trump’s Immigration Tactics in Rare Statement - The New York Times
In a rare statement, the bishops framed the immigration crisis in starkly moral terms. “We feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity,” they said.
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years | BBC
The Philadelphia Mint will strike its last batch of one-cent coins on Thursday, after more than 230 years of production.
The coins will remain in circulation but the phase-out has already prompted businesses to start adjusting prices, as they say pennies are becoming harder to find.
Syria’s President Meets Trump at White House for First Time - The New York Times
The visit by President Ahmed al-Shara is another step in the transformation of the former rebel leader once wanted by the United States as a terrorist.
James D. Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97 - The New York Times
His decoding of the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.
MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal | AP News
| Emmanuel Clase in a game against the San Francisco Giants in June. |
Senate Passes Bill to End Government Shutdown: Trump Live Updates - The New York Times
Trump Live Updates: Senate Deal Puts Government Closer to Reopening - The New York Times
Two of them are retiring, and none of the others face re-election in 2026.
Six Takeaways From the Senate Deal to End the Shutdown - The New York Times
For 40 days, Senator Chuck Schumer kept his caucus unified. But an end approached without an extension of expiring health insurance subsidies that Democrats had demanded.
Trump pardons Giuliani, other allies who sought to overturn 2020 election
President Donald Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani and 75 other prominent allies involved in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, a Justice Department official said late Sunday, furthering Trump’s efforts to rewrite the history of his losing campaign five years ago.
