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President Donald Trump called it “a great day” as Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace deal. The news came just hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio slipped Trump a note Wednesday evening, urging him to announce the deal first on social media.
Plus, it’s week two of the government shutdown — and tempers are running high. A hallway altercation between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego became so intense that another lawmaker had to intervene.
And after her sister’s public plea for prayers, Dolly Parton took to Instagram to set the record straight.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
In Portland, President Donald Trump defied a federal court order, calling up California’s National Guard to curb protests in Oregon. Now, a judge has responded, blocking any troop deployment at all.
In the Middle East, near the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, Israel and Hamas are meeting through mediators in Egypt. Both sides have signaled they are closer than ever to a ceasefire.
And on Mount Everest, a dream turns into a disaster. A powerful blizzard has trapped over a thousand climbers as rescuers race through snow and ice to reach them.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
President Donald Trump has called for the review of every person who came to the U.S. from Afghanistan under the Biden administration. The announcement comes after a shooting near the White House critically injured two National Guard members on Wednesday.
Plus, Republicans now have the chance to claim one more seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the party’s effort to control Congress.
And what’s in store for the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Ukraine and Russia have reportedly agreed to more pieces of Trump’s peace plan. U.S. officials said only a few issues remain, raising the question of whether another Trump–Putin meeting could be next.
Plus, the FBI now wants to interview all six Democrats who appeared in the video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. One lawmaker says she now fears for her family as the fallout escalates.
And the White House has forcefully denied reports that FBI Director Kash Patel is on the way out, even posting an Oval Office photo of Trump and Patel to show the rumors are “completely made up.”
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.
The U.S. is quietly engaging in high-level talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as the administration works to shape a peace deal for Ukraine. A proposal that once included 28 points has now been reduced to 19.
Plus, a judge dismissed the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James after ruling that the prosecutor who charged them wasn’t lawfully appointed. The White House said the Department of Justice will appeal. Comey responded in a new video.
And storms, fog and snow are already disrupting Thanksgiving week travel. Millions are on the move Tuesday, and more delays are likely as new weather systems develop.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed talks in Geneva with Ukrainian and European officials were “the most productive yet.” But it’s still unclear what, if anything, will change in Trump’s 28-point peace plan.
Plus, the woman who stabbed a sixth-grade classmate 19 times to impress the fictional character “Slender Man” has been caught after going on the run.
And Time reported she’s eyeing a presidential run, but Marjorie Taylor Greene calls it “a complete lie.”
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill to release the Epstein files. His signature started a 30-day clock for the Justice Department to release the files.
Plus, Trump has agreed to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday.
And Border Patrol’s surveillance network is much larger than anyone realized. Is it smart enforcement, or something closer to Big Brother?
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.
Congress approved a bill to disclose all Jeffrey Epstein case files, including court documents, internal communications and investigation records related to his death. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature, and once he signs it, a 30-day countdown to release the files begins.
Plus, Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but the atmosphere shifted when an ABC reporter pressed both men on the CIA’s finding that MBS approved Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
And new findings show the six workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse never received a warning, even though they could have had roughly 90 seconds to escape.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
The House is set to vote Tuesday on whether to require the full release of the Epstein files. For months, the White House and top Republicans fought to stop the vote.
Plus, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will arrive at the White House to a full ceremonial welcome, and potentially a major military upgrade.
And a federal judge says the Justice Department might have tainted the grand jury proceedings against former FBI Director James Comey.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.
President Donald Trump warns Republicans to be cautious of the new Jeffrey Epstein emails and documents, calling it a “trap” designed to divert attention from the ongoing government shutdown.
Plus, inside the White House, senior military leaders have presented Trump with options for possible U.S. action in Venezuela, including potential airstrikes.
And after 43 days without pay, some Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are finally seeing some big reward checks.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
After more than six weeks, Congress closes in on a deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The House is set to vote Wednesday on the Senate-passed funding bill.
Plus, Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn into Congress later Wednesday, seven weeks after her special-election win.
And America’s largest aircraft carrier has entered the Caribbean, drawing closer to Venezuela as part of a widening U.S. military buildup.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
The Senate passes the government funding deal, marking the biggest step yet toward ending the six-week shutdown. Now the pressure is on the House to get federal workers paid and critical services back online.
Plus, thousands of flights have been canceled nationwide as the shortage of air traffic controllers worsens. Airlines warn Tuesday could be one of the toughest travel days yet.
And winter comes early. From Chicago’s first snow to freeze alerts stretching from Atlanta to the Gulf Coast, more than 90 million Americans are waking up to a bitter blast of cold.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
After six weeks of gridlock, the Senate finally moved late Sunday on a short-term funding deal that could reopen the government. But the fight over health care subsidies isn’t over yet.
Plus, President Donald Trump is floating a new “tariff dividend,” saying most Americans could see a $2,000 payout as a reward for the nation’s “booming economy.” But so far, his team admits there’s no formal plan and few details on how it would actually work.
And, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is officially in place. This year, a 75-foot Norway spruce made the 150-mile trip from upstate New York to Midtown Manhattan.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
Flight cutbacks begin Friday as the government shutdown continues. Long lines, exhausted travelers and increasing fears that the system could collapse before the holidays build up.
Plus, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully restore November’s SNAP benefits, rejecting its plan to send partial payments during the shutdown.
And Tesla shareholders have approved a massive pay deal for Elon Musk — one that could make him the world’s first trillionaire.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
The federal shutdown is now hitting the skies. With thousands of flights on the chopping block, air traffic control shortages are forcing major cutbacks.
Plus, at least a dozen people are dead after a UPS cargo plane exploded during takeoff in Louisville. Investigators say the jet barely cleared the runway before a huge fireball lit up the sky.
And fresh off big election wins, Democrats are doubling down, and that could spell trouble for any deal to reopen the government.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.
Democrats swept major elections nationwide — flipping Virginia, holding onto New Jersey and making history in New York City where 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani became the city’s first Muslim mayor.
Plus, a UPS cargo jet burst into flames after crashing shortly after takeoff from a U.S. airport, killing several people on board and on the ground.
And, this morning, the Supreme Court is taking up one of the most consequential economic cases in years: whether President Donald Trump had the legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
From New York City’s high-stakes mayoral race to governor’s contests in New Jersey and Virginia, voters head to the polls in elections that could shape both parties heading into next year’s midterms.
Plus, the nation remembers former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died at 84. One of the most powerful and polarizing figures in modern American politics.
And SNAP payments are being cut in half this month as the shutdown drags on. The White House says it’s doing what it can within the law; Democrats call that an excuse.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
President Donald Trump remains firm, stating the government stays shut until Democrats drop their health care demands — urging a few to cross the aisle and resolve the standoff.
Plus, flight delays are mounting as unpaid air traffic controllers reach a breaking point. The transportation secretary warns it’s only going to get worse.
And a federal court says there’s no rebellion in Portland, ruling that the president exceeded his authority by trying to send in the National Guard.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
President Donald Trump has described his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as “amazing,” highlighting what he claims are significant wins on trade, technology and fentanyl. However, his warning to potentially resume nuclear testing is raising concern worldwide.
Plus, Hurricane Melissa continues its destructive path through the Caribbean. After hitting Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, the powerful Category 3 storm is now approaching the Bahamas.
And new arrests in the jewel heist that shocked Paris. Investigators say they’re finally closing in on the crew responsible for the daring theft at the Louvre.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.
Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica as a Category 5 storm Tuesday morning, with winds reaching 175 mph and causing catastrophic rainfall. It is now the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the country.
Plus, President Donald Trump addressed U.S. troops in Japan overnight, thanking them for their service and reaffirming America’s alliance in the region.
And baseball fans are still buzzing after one of the longest World Series games ever — 18 innings of drama between the Dodgers and Blue Jays.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
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