Monday, November 24, 2025

Trump Orders Construction of A.I. Platform to Use Troves of Government Data for Research

 Trump Orders Construction of A.I. Platform to Use Troves of Government Data for Research - The New York Times

The executive order signed on Monday directs the Department of Energy’s national laboratories to create the A.I. platform in partnership with A.I. companies.



Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan as They Agree to Meet in China in April

 Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan as They Agree to Meet in China in April - The New York Times

In an unusual move, Xi Jinping, the leader of China, called President Trump. The two spoke about trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to separate official statements.

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Alibaba's Qwen chatbot exceeds 10 million downloads, faster than ChatGPT and DeepSeek



What to Know About Trump’s Peace Plan for Russia and Ukraine

 How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground - The New York Times

U.S. and Ukraine Hail Progress on Peace Plan to End War With Russia - The New York Times

What to Know About Trump’s Peace Plan for Russia and Ukraine - The New York Times



Judge Tosses Criminal Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James After Ruling Trump Prosecutor was Unlawfully Appointed

 Judge Tosses Criminal Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James - The New York Times

Finding Trump Prosecutor Halligan was unlawfully appointed, the decision is a setback for the president’s efforts to wield the criminal justice system against his perceived enemies.

Read the Ruling Dismissing the Charges Against James Comey - The New York Times

Read the Ruling Dismissing the Charges Against Letitia James - The New York Times

Related: Mark Kelly Under Pentagon Investigation for ‘Illegal Orders’ Video - The New York Times




Trump moves to strip protections from endangered and threatened species

 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



Doomed UPS plane had cracks in engine mount

 Doomed UPS plane had cracks in engine mount | AP News (Thanks to Sonia for this one)



A pair of snowy owls from the Arctic delight Chicago birders

A pair of snowy owls from the Arctic delight Chicago birders | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)





Mamdani maintains Trump is a fascist after White House meeting

 Mamdani maintains Trump is a fascist after White House meeting | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)



Wednesday, November 19, 2025

California teens causing hundreds of dollars in damage in TikTok Door Kick Challenge

 California teens causing hundreds of dollars in damage in TikTok Door Kick Challenge | New York Post (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)



Sea otter pup is rescued and reunited with its mother

Sea otter pup is rescued and reunited with its mother | AP News (Thanks to Sara for this one)



Nvidia: the White House, the Market, and the Race

 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.



Epstein files bill pass House and Senate

 Epstein files bill: Trump is more politically exposed on the issue than ever before | CNN Politics

House votes to approve release of the Epstein files : NPR

Megyn Kelly's Epstein comments prompt backlash from actresses : NPR



Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Trump, ignoring MAGA critics, is set to deepen US commitment to Saudi Arabia

 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.

Here’s Who’s Attending Trump’s Dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince: Elon Musk, Cristiano Ronaldo and more. - The New York Times

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.”

DAR GLOBAL AND THE TRUMP ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCE TWO GLOBAL FIRSTS: TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MALDIVES AND THE WORLD'S FIRST TOKENIZED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT


Trump Weighs Options, and Risks, for Attacks on Venezuela

 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 Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’ - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for these)

Related: Trump uses pardon power for Changpeng Zhao of Binance after transactions to World Liberty Financial-60 Minutes

How President Trump is changing and using the pardon process - 60 Minutes.

World Liberty financial received $2 Billion through Zhao's Binance.
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, where Huione Group has deposited more than $400 million in cryptocurrency since 2023.

Cop30 live: ‘literally insane’ that we are letting global heating happen, says Al Gore

 Cop30 live: ‘literally insane’ that we are letting global heating happen, says Al Gore | Cop30 | The Guardian (Thanks to Chris for this one)



Sunday, November 16, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Green and President Trump break on Epstein and Healthcare; Trump now urges GOP to release Epstein files

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.

‘Humbly, I’m sorry’: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s turning a new leaf after years of divisive comments

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 

After Trump Claimed He'd Launch An Investigation Into Bill Clinton And Jeffrey Epstein, Clinton Responded


 

U.S. Forces Kill 3 Narco-terrorists in Easter Pacific; U.S. Military Buildup continues of coast of Venezeula

 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. to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization as USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean 

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

 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 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. 


 

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Trump Gives Hungary a Reprieve on Sanctions After Meeting With Orban

 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.



Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Bipartisan duo secures signatures to force a House vote to release Epstein files

 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

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‘It Feels Like I’m in a Nightmare’: Inside the First Deportation Flight to Iran; Catholic Bishops Rebuke Trump's Immigration Tactics, support Pope Leo XIV

 ‘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.




Government Begins to Reopen After Longest-Ever Shutdown

Trump Live Updates: Government Begins to Reopen After Longest-Ever Shutdown - The New York Times

 Trump Live Updates: House Expected to Vote on Bill to End Shutdown - The New York Times (Thanks to Graydon for this one)



US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years

 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.



Police Chase Driver Across Southern California Until She Escapes Into Mexico

 Police Chase Driver Across Southern California Until She Escapes Into Mexico - The New York Times

Woman leads CHP on +155-mile chase from Ventura County all the way to US-Mexico border - ABC7 Los Angeles



NYC’s 106th Veterans Day Parade celebrates 250 years of US military service with 3 grand marshals

 NYC’s 106th Veterans Day Parade celebrates 250 years of US military service with 3 grand marshals – including once-stranded NASA astronaut (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)



US Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments

 US Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments | AP News (Thanks to Sam for this one)



Monday, November 10, 2025