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US, China Clash Over Trump-Xi-Putin Summit Plans

The United States and China disagree over plans for a summit involving Presidents Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin later this month, with Beijing demanding a tightly scripted meeting limiting direct negotiations.

Trump Team Upbeat Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

The Trump administration expressed cautious optimism Monday about the prospects for progress in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for this week in Abu Dhabi, despite significant differences over territory and security guarantees.

Sen. Johnson Threatens Walkout Over GOP Leader Vote

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told the Washington Examiner he plans to walk out of a Senate Republican meeting if the party holds leadership elections Tuesday, calling it "obnoxious" that the vote is coming so soon after the party's midterm losses.

Trump SNAP Plan Could End Food Aid for 6.3 Million

President Donald Trump's administration is proposing tighter food stamp eligibility rules that could remove 6.3 million people from the nation's largest anti-hunger program by fiscal 2029.

Judge Sets 2028 Trial for Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin

A Utah judge Monday scheduled the capital murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative leader Charlie Kirk, for the summer of 2028, rejecting a defense request to delay proceedings until 2029.

Vance-Aligned Group Aims to Train Young America First Talent

A new conservative group with ties to Vice President JD Vance launched Monday with plans to recruit and train a younger generation of America First candidates, days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Centrist Democrats Warn Against Party Overreach

Centrist Democrats are urging their progressive colleagues to focus on the kitchen-table issues they credit with helping the party regain control of Congress, warning that culture-war fights and impeachment efforts could jeopardize their majority in 2028.

Hegseth Revamps Military Schools for Combat Readiness

War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. military's war colleges, directing schools to eliminate ideological distractions and refocus on combat readiness, battlefield leadership, and winning wars.

Wall Street Jumps as Oil Slide Cools Inflation Worries

US stocks rallied on Monday, as a drop in oil prices tempered inflation fears and helped the S&P 500 rebound from its biggest weekly drop since April 2025, and tech shares jumped even as AI heavyweight Nvidia slumped with controversy swirling around CEO Jensen Huang.

Mexico Arrests Cartel Leader With DEA Intelligence

Mexican security forces have captured a Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader known as R2 who is wanted in the U.S., aided by intelligence shared by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Top Court Clears Texas Border Wall Construction to Resume

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now, a blow to bipartisan opponents who had argued the project is a waste of money that threatens the unique landscape.

AI Safety Groups Target 2028 Race After Super PAC Spending

Artificial intelligence safety advocates are claiming a midterm election victory and preparing to expand their political influence, outlining a campaign to secure federal safeguards and make AI a central issue in the 2028 presidential race.

Hinojosa, Musk Clash Over Texas Land Sale

Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is taking aim at Elon Musk's SpaceX, seeking to halt a proposed state land sale in an early dispute with the billionaire whose companies have invested billions of dollars in Texas.

Israel Opposition Eyes Ultra-Orthodox Deal to Oust Netanyahu

Israel's opposition is exploring an unlikely alliance with ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties that have long supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, potentially giving his rivals the parliamentary majority needed to remove him from power.

EXCLUSIVE: Massie Sees Path for Hegseth Impeachment

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., told Newsmax in an exclusive phone interview Monday that he is pressing ahead with his impeachment effort, revealing new details about his planned House floor action, potential Republican support, and a procedural showdown with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.

Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Farm Preserved for Public

The Conservation Fund acquired the farm outside Plains, in southwest Georgia, where former President Jimmy Carter grew up, and plans to open its 2,458 acres to hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation.

Massie Files Resolution to Impeach Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, putting pressure on his fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump's administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.

GOP AGs Warn UK, Netherlands on Israel Sanctions

Thirteen Republican state attorneys general warned the United Kingdom and the Netherlands that sanctions targeting parts of Israel could trigger U.S. trade retaliation and force American states to divest from British and Dutch companies.

Trump Faces Backlash Over Openness to Amnesty

President Donald Trump is facing mounting criticism from conservatives after suggesting he would be willing to work with Democrats on a deal granting legal status to millions of illegal aliens without criminal records other than entering the country illegally.

CPAC Applauds GOP Senate Plan to Pick Leader in January

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) urged Senate Republicans to postpone their leadership election until January, applauding four GOP senators who want the party to reconsider its leadership after last week's sweeping midterm defeats.

Trump to Continue Deportations Despite Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump is standing firm on his immigration crackdown despite Republicans' decisive midterm election losses, with newly appointed White House chief of staff Stephen Miller expected to push ahead with the administration's mass deportation efforts.

Russian War Gains Potentially Inflated via AI Footage

Russian military units and pro-war bloggers are circulating videos suspected of being generated or altered with artificial intelligence to exaggerate battlefield gains in Ukraine, potentially giving President Vladimir Putin a distorted picture of his forces' progress, according to military analysts.

Jeffries Faces Left-Wing Revolt Over Speaker Bid

Several incoming progressive House Democrats say they have not decided whether to back Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., for speaker, and one left open the possibility of a challenge from the left if he fails to offer a "bold agenda."

Report: Mamdani Seeks Sway in 2028 Democratic Race

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is quietly working to build support for a progressive or labor-aligned candidate in the 2028 presidential election, Axios reported. He has been holding private meetings with prominent union leaders amid growing concerns on the Democratic...

Sen. Sanders Warns Dems Against Trump Probes

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., warned Democrats not to turn their newly won congressional majorities into a nonstop investigation of President Donald Trump, urging the party to focus on the economic struggles facing American families.

Chuck Schumer Faces Dem Revolt Over Senate Leadership

The plan for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to become majority leader when Democrats take control of the chamber in January is meeting resistance within the party's conference.

AG Blanche Cites 'Key Wins' as DOJ Civil Chief Resigns

Attorney General Todd Blanche said Monday he has accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate, who headed the Civil Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ).In a post on X, Blanche wrote that under Shumate, the division "pursued important...

Pope Leo's Mass in Argentina Draws 2.5 Million

Pope Leo XIV visited a home for people with disabilities Monday and told them their lives were a blessing, not a burden, as he pressed his call for Argentina to care for its most vulnerable amid disputes over the Milei administration's funding for disability services.

French Officials Accuse Iran of Refrigerator Hacks

French officials on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of responsibility for the cyberattacks that knocked out commercial refrigerators and freezers across France last month, saying there would be consequences for Iran. The hacks that struck hundreds of French...

Newsmax Acquires Radio Mambí in Miami

Newsmax today announced the acquisition of Miami radio stations WAQI-AM Radio Mambí and WQBA-AM, marking a significant investment in South Florida and a renewed commitment to serving one of America's most vibrant and influential Hispanic communities.

Dems Plan to Move Jan. 6 Police Plaque to Prominent Capitol Location

Democrats plan to move the Capitol's Jan. 6 police memorial plaque to a more prominent location when they take control of the House in January, Rep. Joe Morelle, D-N.Y., said, renewing a dispute over how Congress commemorates the Capitol protest.

New MAGA Group Looks to Develop Younger Candidates

A new Republican political organization is launching a $12 million effort to recruit and develop younger America First conservatives, arguing that the GOP needs a new generation of lawmakers who are more aggressive on immigration, populist economic policies and foreign...

Florida Gas Prices Hit 4-Month Low

Florida gas prices reached their lowest level in four months after dropping 7 cents per gallon last week.The statewide average fell to $3.80 per gallon Sunday, down from $3.87 a week earlier and $4.18 a month ago, according to the AAA motor club.

Russell Brand Gets 10½ Years in Prison for Rape

Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.

Le Pen Gains Support Amid French Riots

French conservative leader Marine Le Pen is gaining political support amid mounting protests and economic frustration across France, positioning herself as a leading contender in the country's upcoming presidential election, CBS News' "60 Minutes" reported.

Alleged Chinese Spy Touted Access to Nvidia GPUs

A woman U.S. officials suspect of spying for China sought funding for a Southeast Asian data-center project by promoting her access to Nvidia's prized artificial-intelligence chips and business ties to Alibaba, the Financial Times reports. Alice Huang and business partner ...

Wall Street Set to Rise After Last Week's AI Rout

Wall Street's main indexes were poised to open higher Monday, as investors attempted to shake off last week's AI anxieties while awaiting more clarity on the controversy surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Russia, Ukraine Trade Strikes Ahead of US Peace Talks

Russia battered Ukraine's power grid again and Ukrainian forces hit another of Russia's biggest oil refineries, officials said Monday, hours before delegations from Moscow and Kyiv were due to meet for new U.S.-brokered talks on how to end the fighting. Nearly five years ...

China Extends Suspension of 24% Tariff on US Imports for 2 Months

China will maintain the suspension of its additional tariff of 24% on U.S. imports for two months from 13:01 on Tuesday, while retaining a tariff of 10%, its State Council, or cabinet, said. After September's Washington summit between their leaders, both sides proposed a $60...

Poland Gunman Who Killed 6 Dies in Hospital

The 24-year-old with far-right views who killed six people and wounded 15 others in a shooting in a Polish city square died in the hospital Monday, police said. The attacker, wearing military-style clothing and a bulletproof vest, drove into the main square in Krakow's Old...

Biden: Cancer 'Slows Me Down,' Will Limit Book Tour

Former President Joe Biden announced Sunday on X that his prostate cancer has slowed him down, limiting his ability to promote his upcoming memoir. Biden said his cancer "hasn't stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down."

Trump Concedes Immigration Policy Maybe 'Too Tough'

President Donald Trump defended his administration's crackdown on illegal immigration but acknowledged that deporting illegal aliens with steady jobs and otherwise clean records may have been "too tough" and hurt Republicans in the midterms.

Trump Open to AI Safeguards Amid China Race

President Donald Trump said the risks posed by artificial intelligence can be managed, but signaled an openness ‌to safeguards, telling ​CBS' "60 Minutes" that he "doesn't mind guardrails."

Donalds: GOP Must Develop Healthcare Plan for 2028

Republicans must develop and promote their own healthcare proposals ahead of the 2028 presidential election, Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds said Sunday, arguing that the party cannot continue letting Democrats dominate the issue.

US Cancels Deportation Flight to Iran Amid War

A U.S. deportation flight of Iranians bound for their home country by way of Pakistan was abruptly canceled Sunday, according to an attorney who spoke to some of the detainees slated for repatriation.

Trump: 'Only Kidding' About Dana White as Press Secretary

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was "only kidding" when he suggested UFC CEO Dana White could become his next White House ‌press secretary, after a social media post a ​day earlier stirred speculation about recruiting his feisty ally.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff to Exit

White House deputy chief of staff Richard Walters is leaving President Donald Trump's administration, marking the first major departure as incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller prepares to reshape the West Wing following Republicans' midterm losses.

Jeffries: 'I'm a Hard Yes' on Impeaching Hegseth

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday that he's a "hard yes" on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. "I'm a hard yes on the Hegseth resolution," Jeffries said.

Iraq, US Reach Understanding on Hormuz Oil Exports

Iraq has reached understandings with the U.S. to allow Iraqi oil exports ​through the Strait of Hormuz via ⁠a shipping lane ​near Oman, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein ⁠said in an interview with Al Jazeera.

Rubio Warned of Nvidia Chief's China Spy Relationship

Secretary of State Marco Rubio oversaw the preparation of a classified memo warning senior Trump administration officials about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's intimate relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, The New York Times reported Sunday.

Nvidia Probes CEO Huang's Ties to Suspected Spy

Nvidia said Sunday its board was probing whether CEO Jensen Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort, after a media report alleged he had a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing. Huang said in a message to ...

Trump Urges Netanyahu to Advance Gaza Peace Plan

President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent phone call to advance his Gaza peace plan, signaling that the administration wants to move forward with the next phase following Israel's election, Axios reported Sunday.

Gingrich: GOP Lacks Courage, Must Face Why It Lost

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Sunday urged Republicans to examine their midterm losses, warning they risk remaining in the minority without better solutions and changes to President Donald Trump's messaging.

Talarico Appears on 'SNL' After Texas Senate Victory

Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," joining the show's cold open days after becoming the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since 1988.

UK Watchdog: Chinese AI Denies Tiananmen Crackdown

Britain's outgoing terrorism law watchdog warned that China is using artificial intelligence to rewrite history after a popular Chinese AI model he tested denied that the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown took place.

Average US Gasoline Price Dips Below $4, GasBuddy Says

The US national average price of gasoline dropped below $4 per gallon for the first time since August 10, price tracker GasBuddy said on Sunday.* The average gasoline price was $3.998 per gallon and falling, while diesel prices were ​poised to slip below $6 per gallon...

Arrest Made in Deadly N.C. Homecoming Shooting

Authorities on Sunday arrested a man in a shooting during homecoming weekend at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left one person dead and at least one other person injured. Winston-Salem police said officers who were on campus for homecoming events heard ...

Blanche Won't Rule Out Prosecuting Democrats Over Probes

Attorney General Todd Blanche declined Sunday to rule out prosecuting Democrat lawmakers who have vowed to investigate the Trump administration, a day after President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to look into what he called extortion.

Trump: Iran Attack Unlikely If Talks Progress

President Donald Trump said Sunday he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. "It depends on whether or not they sign a very ...

Publishers Press AI Firms to Compensate Journalism

Publishers urged AI companies to pay for journalism used by chatbots at a Berlin forum, where a copyright scholar proposed mandatory per-answer payments modeled on music licensing.

Ossoff Wins Liberal 2028 Straw Poll; Harris Ties for 16th

Former Vice President Kamala Harris tied for 16th in a 2028 presidential straw poll at a major progressive convention Saturday, drawing six of 990 votes as Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff ran away with first place.

Trump Vows Comeback as Bitter Showdown With Congress Looms

US President Donald Trump vowed a political comeback Sunday after his Republican Party lost control of both houses of Congress in midterm elections that amounted to an unequivocal repudiation of his turbulent presidency.The devastating result leaves Trump politically...

DeSantis, Kemp, Cruz Eye 2028 Challenge to Vance

Republican hopefuls, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, and Sen. Ted Cruz, are weighing 2028 bids that would challenge Vice President JD Vance after Tuesday's midterm drubbing, The Washington Post reported Sunday.

In Lat Am, Pope Urges Husbands to Respect Wives Amid Femicide Crisis

Pope Leo XIV told men to treat their wives with respect Sunday, as he concluded the first leg of his tour of Latin America, which is plagued by gender-based violence."Dear fathers and grandfathers... treat your wives with respect, ask for forgiveness and live with...

Iran Suggests Blasts Are Not US Attacks as Both Sides Report Ships Hit

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran on Saturday evening were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes while both sides reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's state television said officials had not...

Dem Statehouse Wins Revive Bid to Bypass Electoral College

Democrat sweeps of five battleground states on Tuesday have brought a long-stalled interstate pact to award the presidency to the national popular-vote winner within reach, though legal and political hurdles remain.

Riyadh Financial District Targeted, Aramco Skyscraper Damaged

An Aramco building in Riyadh was targeted in an "attempted attack", the Saudi energy ministry said on Sunday, with eyewitnesses telling AFP the skyscraper sustained damage, after the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted missiles launched by...

As Tech Swoon Roils Market, US Inflation Data on Tap

Jolted investors head into the week with the US stock market on shaky ground, as deep selling in the pivotal AI trade creates unease ahead of the release of inflation data and earnings reports from several technology companies.Stocks were slammed on Thursday by concerns...

Democrat Wins in State AG Races Give Trump a New Headache

Democrats flipped attorney general offices in five Republican-leaning states in the midterm elections, dealing a significant blow to the conservative legal movement and erecting a new line of resistance against President Donald Trump's agenda.

Netanyahu Rival Given First Chance at Forming New Government

Israel's president has designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, as his choice to form the next government.President Isaac Herzog announced his decision late Saturday after days of consultations with the parties elected to parliament on Oct....

Pope Arrives in Argentina, Tells Milei People Should Come First

Pope Leo XIV delivered a diplomatic but subtly strong critique of Argentine President Javier Milei's austerity measures and libertarian agenda as he arrived Sunday in Argentina, insisting that political leaders must put people, not the economy, first. Leo used his first ...

Poland: Krakow Shooting That Killed 6 Was Terrorism

Poland on Sunday launched a terrorism probe as mourners brought candles and flowers to Krakow's cordoned-off Main Market Square in tribute to six people killed by a gunman who authorities said was "fascinated by far-right ideologies. "The 24-year-old Polish man opened fire ...

Russian Strikes Cut Power to Hundreds of Thousands in Ukraine

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes Sunday, authorities said, while a new drone hit a village humanitarian aid centre attacked this week where rescuers are still digging out bodies.Ukraine is bracing for a harsh new...

'Last Generation': Kristallnacht Survivor, 94, Bears Witness

For George Shefi, a 94-year-old survivor of Nazi Germany's "Kristallnacht", bearing witness to the pogroms targeting Jews is his final "mission" -- all the more urgent in the face of a renewed wave of anti-Semitism."Our generation is the last generation that can tell the...

UFC's Dana White Says He Will Meet With Trump Monday

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White, an announcement unconventional even for the norm-busting president. White said Saturday that he plans to meet with Trump on Monday at the...

Report: Katie Miller Lobbied for Husband's Promotion to Chief of Staff

Katie Miller spent weeks quietly urging people in President Donald Trump's orbit to back her husband, Stephen Miller, as White House chief of staff before Trump named him to the post Friday, Politico reported. Katie Miller encouraged allies to call the president and vouch...

Missing Memory Card Shakes Up Georgia House Results

A previously missing voting machine memory card in Georgia's Seminole County has reversed the apparent outcome of a state House race, putting a Republican incumbent back in the lead and narrowing Democrats' projected majority in the chamber, The Current GA reported...

MAHA Leaders Look Beyond GOP After Midterm Setbacks

Leaders of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement are signaling they will court allies in both parties after most of their endorsed candidates in federal races lost in Tuesday's midterm elections.

Ousted Paraguayan President Charged in Major Bank Collapse

Prosecutors in Paraguay on Saturday charged recently deposed former President Santiago Peña with two crimes linked to the collapse of a major bank that has jeopardized the savings of hundreds of thousands of account holders and unleashed the nation's biggest political...

DOJ Moves to Join Texas Planned Parenthood Fraud Suit

The Justice Department told a federal judge Friday that it will seek to join a Texas-backed Medicaid fraud lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, days after Texans elected a Democrat to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton.

DOGE Chief: AI Agent to Handle Federal Tasks on America.gov

The acting head of the Department of Government Efficiency said Thursday that the government's new online portal, America.gov, will eventually use an artificial intelligence agent to complete tasks on behalf of the public, but warned that federal agencies are struggling to...

Eisenkot Tapped to Form Israeli Government In Blow to Netanyahu

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister...

GOP Finger-Pointing Erupts After South Carolina Senate Defeat

Republicans in S.C. are engaged in a bitter round of finger-pointing after Democrat Annie Andrews pulled off a stunning Senate victory in the traditionally conservative state, exposing deep divisions within the GOP, The New York Times reported Saturday.

DeSantis Keeps 2028 Door Open After GOP Midterm Losses

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, is weighing another presidential run after Tuesday's sweeping Republican midterm losses but has not made a final decision on 2028, two people familiar with his thinking told ABC News.Those sources said DeSantis is watching the...