President Donald Trump, who has declared it a matter of “LIFE OR DEATH,” opted against attending Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing over his billion-dollar tariffs, but his lawyer presented the case in similarly audacious terms. https://cnn.it/43XVdWy

Supreme Court allows President Trump to limit passport sex markers for trans and nonbinary Americans https://cnn.it/4nJjjLM

A federal appeals court in New York said President Donald Trump should be allowed to make a case for why federal courts should review his hush money conviction for possible conflicts with the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity decision last year.

Senate leaders are moving closer to teeing up votes to end the government shutdown as negotiators met again Thursday morning in an attempt to hammer out final details, according to multiple sources in both parties. https://cnn.it/4r3ZD8z

The man who threw a Subway sandwich at a federal officer in the early days of the Trump administration’s law enforcement surge in Washington, DC, earlier this summer has been found not guilty of assault. https://cnn.it/47KdxUe

Nick Fuentes, the well-known White nationalist and Holocaust denier, has ignited a civil war within the Republican Party — and inside one of Washington’s most prominent conservative think tanks. https://cnn.it/3Jpxrfk

New York’s wealthy and powerful had warned of a business exodus if Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race. But small business owners say his victory is a reason to stay in the country’s most expensive city. https://cnn.it/43hK82x

Trump administration considers a 4% reduction in flights starting Friday, and increasing by 1% each day the shutdown continues, sources tell CNN https://cnn.it/47uwJ9P

The federal government shutdown became the longest in history on Wednesday. It’s now in its 37th day. And a new poll is the latest sign that it could remain pretty stubborn in the days ahead. https://cnn.it/3WJPMXr

A jury has awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, the former Virginia teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in 2023, in a civil trial that could set a precedent on holding officials responsible in the aftermath of a school shooting. https://cnn.it/4qMyuXo

Certain blockbuster obesity drugs will be available for as little as $149 per month and more Medicare enrollees will have access to them under two deals announced Thursday by the Trump administration. https://cnn.it/43XXyAP

Trump administration officials told lawmakers on Wednesday that the US is not currently planning to launch strikes inside Venezuela and doesn’t have a legal justification that would support attacks against any land targets right now, sources say. https://cnn.it/49ALXv9

The Israeli military said Thursday it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon in response to what it described as the group’s attempts to rebuild operations in the region. https://cnn.it/4qHFmFD

Millions of Americans expecting to fly this month could have their plans grounded if the government shutdown drags on. Starting Friday, the Trump administration will reduce flights at 40 airports nationwide if the shutdown continues. https://cnn.it/47IeJro

The spat between Magnum and the Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s brand is heating up as consumer goods conglomerate Unilever prepares for the spinoff of the Magnum ice cream division in early December, which has been delayed by a month due to the U.S. government shutdown. https://cnn.it/4hLJb8n

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24. The 2024 draft pick scored his first career touchdown Monday following a blocked punt. https://cnn.it/4ouBlCO

The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking action after receiving reports of injuries in connection with the products, including toxic side effects. https://cnn.it/4nJROlb

Company announcements of layoffs in the United States surged in October as AI continued to disrupt the labor market.

How would potential tariff refunds work? https://cnn.it/3JHexjV

Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection after nearly 40 years in Congress. https://cnn.it/47rMazr

New York's wealthiest had warned of a business exodus if Zohran Mamdani won Tuesday's mayoral race. But for small business owners like Kadjahtou Balde, Mamdani's victory is a reason to stay in one of the country's most expensive cities. https://cnn.it/47Gyuj3

On #CallToEarth Day, we're spotlighting the red imported fire ant — one of the world's most invasive species — newly discovered for the first time in Europe. Scientists are in a race to stop the spread before it's too late. https://cnn.it/49B2nUf

More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, to pay for food. They are caught in the middle of a protracted budget standoff between Republicans and Democrats in Congress who have been unable to come up with an agreement that would fund the government.

The arrest by federal agents of a day care teacher inside a child care center in northwest Chicago has drawn strong condemnation from local leaders. https://cnn.it/47JYjyG

Jews have long reliably supported the Democratic Party, but the mayoral election revealed a deep schism related to concerns about rising antisemitism and Mamdani’s long history of anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian activism. https://cnn.it/496blsK

"Winning gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey might only have held serve in blue states. But they delivered bigger-than-expected defeats to rivals who embraced Trump and MAGA values," writes Stephen Collinson | Analysis https://cnn.it/3LnGuhq

As teams on the ground work to understand what caused the crash, here are some factors aviation experts say could impact the investigation. https://cnn.it/4qSi93B

Ricardo Teixeira has spent the past few weeks freshening up Love Lomas, the “love motel” he owns in the Brazilian port city of Belém. It’s all in anticipation of welcoming a very different type of guest than his usual clientele. https://cnn.it/4orU563

After struggling to keep up with Europe for more than a decade, Team USA’s pool team acquired an unlikely star: Russian world champion Fedor Gorst.

A Customs and Border Protection agent appeared to brag to fellow agents about his marksmanship after he repeatedly shot a Chicago woman following a collision between their cars, text messages shown in court revealed. https://cnn.it/4oNgXfK

"President Donald Trump, who has declared it a matter of 'LIFE OR DEATH,' opted against attending Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing over his billion-dollar tariffs, but his lawyer presented the case in similarly audacious terms," writes Joan Biskupic. https://cnn.it/4oTqzpp

The 40-year-old Russian became the first player to reach the mark in the Washington Capitals’ game against the St. Louis Blues at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. https://cnn.it/3WGssK8

Nearly 5 million food stamp recipients will not receive any benefits in November under the plan the Trump administration issued Tuesday to comply with a court order, according to a new analysis. https://cnn.it/47C50CJ

Senate Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark Warner expressed confidence in the intelligence used by the Pentagon to strike alleged drug traffickers in the Pacific Ocean, but he urged the Trump administration to divulge more information to a skeptical public. https://cnn.it/49Bu6nN

In determining Republicans have been insufficient in promoting his policy accomplishments, Trump arrived at the same conclusion many presidents have: If only the people knew what he was doing, the political blessings will follow. But it can often be Trump himself obscuring his policy achievements.

The city of Paris has announced a lottery with a twist: Instead of a cash prize, entrants can instead win the chance to be buried in one of the French capital’s most celebrated cemeteries.

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection in 2026, putting pressure on his party to hold one of the toughest seats in the country for them next year.

A big pattern change is on the way for the United States with a blast of Arctic air set to bring a first taste of winter to millions. Read more: https://cnn.it/3JIAajT

A recently freed Israeli hostage has alleged he was subjected to “horrific” and humiliating sexual assault while held captive in Gaza.

Democrats’ dominance in Tuesday’s elections reset expectations ahead of the midterm battle for House and Senate control, reinvigorating a party that has been in the political wilderness.

"Before you throw away that last stale slice of bread or the heel you never like to eat, I have a recipe or two for you," writes Francesca Giuliani Hoffman. https://cnn.it/47t5r3D

A federal judge has ordered authorities to improve a Chicago-area immigration facility after a group of detainees sued, alleging they were being kept in “inhumane” conditions.

Hours before the first major elections since President Donald Trump’s win last November, Sen. Bernie Sanders offered a stern warning for Democrats about the party’s closed-door talks to end the shutdown.

Prince William says he tells his children that their future is “going to be as bright as futures gone by” thanks to scientists working to repair the world’s climate.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has some advice for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani: Talk to the man who helped bring Detroit back from the dead.

Tesla shareholders could soon give CEO Elon Musk, already the wealthiest person on the planet, the chance to become the world’s first trillionaire – or risk him walking away entirely.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is pressing charges against a man who she said was “drunk” and harassed her, calling the incident “an assault on all women.”

"From time to time, news outlet leaders should look around and ask: Do our stories reflect the current state of political discourse? Do our segments represent the voices of all voters? I found myself thinking about this on Tuesday evening," writes Brian Stelter. | Analysis https://cnn.it/3JJDFGK

Social media personality Ms. Rachel, who creates videos for children, wore a dress covered in artwork from children in Gaza to the Glamour Women of the Year awards. She showcased each design and the child it was drawn by on the red carpet.

BREAKING: The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% at 40 airports across the country starting Friday if shutdown continues. https://cnn.it/3Xfbhzs