At a rally-style event in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, the president struck two notes at once, calling "affordability" a term invented by Democrats, while also insisting he has "no higher priority" than making the country more affordable. Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/x0Im50XGOXl

DHS reported that Illinois officials have ignored 1,768 ICE detainers since January 2025 for people in the country without proper documentation who had been charged with a crime, allowing their release. https://ow.ly/4XzR50XGAwu

A federal judge in New York ordered the release of all grand jury materials related to the criminal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell was convicted of federal sex trafficking charges in 2021. She is serving a 20-year prison sentence. https://ow.ly/17V350XGvYG

The developer of ICEBlock, an app used to report sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, sued the Trump administration on Monday after it pressured Apple to take the service off its app store. Top officials named in the suit at the link: https://ow.ly/uPSN50XGjEy

A federal judge is demanding answers on whether Homeland Security ignored his order to halt deportation flights for over 100 migrants. Judge James Boasberg has ordered top DOJ lawyers to testify next week. Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/synC50XGexP

According to UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project, internal ICE data shows that nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records were arrested between January 20 and mid-October. ICE is currently holding around 65,000 migrants, while about 23,000 have departed voluntarily.

Michelle Obama said the U.S is not ready to elect a woman as president. Rep. Jim Clyburn agreed with her comments during an interview on “Meet the Press," adding he does not think women should wait their turn and encouraged more women to run. https://ow.ly/Cfg350XFV3S

In a Truth Social post Sunday, Trump called Cuellar’s decision a “lack of LOYALTY.” “Oh well, next time, no more Mr. Nice guy!” Trump wrote. Cuellar's response to Trump at the link: https://ow.ly/KGF950XFEbH

"I stood for women who were raped when they were 14 years old, and the president that I fought for for five years called me a traitor for that,” MTG said to '60 Minutes'. “And so, that changed the landscape of things." Full episode of Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/GFIY50XFEqa

A federal judge said Cynthia Ballenger and her husband, Christopher Price, two people who were convicted for their actions on January 6th and later pardoned by President Trump must get their money back. They had each paid $570 in fines.

The breakneck pace at which Big Tech wants to secure computing power is raising serious concerns over whether power companies and regional grid operators can provide enough electricity for spiking demand. Why the boom is a problem for the power grid at the link: https://ow.ly/GCtA50XE40T

Tai chi and the art of getting a good night’s sleep Full Story: https://ow.ly/F57a50XE6MK

New Zealand law enforcement recovered a James Bond-inspired Fabergé egg pendant after a suspect swallowed it, forcing police to wait six days for it to … reappear. Officials said the pendant passed through the suspect’s gastrointestinal tract naturally. https://ow.ly/B65a50XCZSO

Former Judge Tania Nemer sued the Trump admin, alleging that she was fired because she is a dual citizen of Lebanon and the child of immigrants. She also alleged the DOJ’s decision was made in part because she ran for local office as a Democrat. https://ow.ly/7KbG50XCZ4J

Detox from social media 1 week at a time. Your brain will thank you. Full Story: https://san.com/cc/detox-from-social-media-1-week-at-a-time-your-brain-will-thank-you/

It marks the highest level of layoffs in the U.S. since the pandemic battered the economy in 2020. While nearly half a million Americans have picked up seasonal jobs, researchers note that season hiring is down 35% from last year. Why companies are cutting jobs: https://ow.ly/5nRp50XE1tg

Trump signed two bipartisan bills into law, one bill expands benefits for Medal of Honor recipients, while the other reauthorizes federal programs to prevent and treat substance use disorders. When one side underreports a story, we call that a Media Miss. https://ow.ly/csor50XCY5c

The administration of outgoing Mayor Eric Adams spent more than $6 million since last year trying to get rid of encampments across New York, local news site The City reported. Full story: https://ow.ly/Elx250XE2am

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to 8-3 to upend the current practice of administering the hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns. More on this decision at the link. https://ow.ly/WqWi50XCQUf

President Donald Trump has replaced the architect leading his $300 million White House ballroom project, bringing in a veteran D.C. firm after months of tension and missed deadlines. Disputes over transparency and oversight of the project at the link: https://ow.ly/povv50XCNCp

The decision comes just days after a federal judge threw out the original indictments against James and former FBI Director James Comey, ruling that prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully serving as acting U.S. Attorney. Full episode of Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/bPQf50XCIik

Young Americans are confronting mounting challenges. The 51st Harvard Youth Poll shows these pressures are also accompanied by deep distrust in U.S. institutions. 44% of young adults expect AI will reduce opportunities. 59% view AI as a threat to future job prospects. https://ow.ly/SK0S50XCbiE

SCOTUS says Texas can use the congressional map drawn by Republicans that gave them five more seats in 2026. This overturns a previous lower court ruling. Texas filed an emergency request with SCOTUS after the lower court handed down its ruling. https://ow.ly/JXPM50XCeEj

White House renames US Institute of Peace building after President Trump Full Story: https://ow.ly/KHTG50XCamT

The Department of Veterans Affairs is creating an urgent and extensive internal database of non-U.S. citizens employed by the department, according to documents leaked to The Guardian. Full story at the link: https://ow.ly/MIIm50XBSba

Pete Hegseth is facing fresh scrutiny, from the deadly boat strike to “Signalgate.” Today, Admiral Mitch Bradley, the commander on the scene of the Sept. 2 strikes, will testify on Capitol Hill about ordering that second strike. Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/mvsB50XBO61

A bipartisan group of senators says that if the Trump administration launches any military strikes inside Venezuela, they will file a War Powers Resolution and force Congress to hold a vote on it. When one side underreports a story, we call that a Media Miss.

North Carolina’s private universities are the latest in a growing number across the country whose states allow higher education professors or K-12 teachers to carry a concealed firearm. https://ow.ly/T5HF50XBzs3

The publisher of the “Franklin the Turtle” children’s book series responded Monday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared a “violent” depiction of the beloved character on X. Full story at the link: https://ow.ly/wZZe50XBjAY

In a Monday cabinet meeting, both said they didn’t know a follow-up strike occurred; Trump said he “wasn’t involved,” and Hegseth said he witnessed the first strike but left before the second. Full episode of Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/RjiV50XBfaj

Trump’s T1 mobile phone still hasn’t shipped to customers since its June 2025 launch. Deliveries were supposed to begin on November 13. The company updated its website and no longer claims the phones are American-made, calling them “American-proud design” instead. https://ow.ly/8uo950XAN3V

Immigration enforcement operation “Swamp Sweep,” targeting about 5,000 arrests, was scheduled to begin on December 1st in Louisiana and Mississippi. Newsweek reports that about 250 agents will stage out of a nearby naval base and the FBI’s New Orleans field office. https://ow.ly/fl4J50XARXP

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing new questions on Capitol Hill over how he’s using the bureau’s Gulfstream jet. Top House Judiciary Committee Democrats say some of his flights look a lot more like perks than official business. Details on what the rules allow at the link: https://ow.ly/oCp850XAHP9

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Navy admiral who ordered that follow-up strike acted within his authority and the law to ensure "the threat to the United States of America was eliminated." Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/CRCy50XAAk4

The man accused of shooting two National Guardsmen may face the death penalty. Attorney General Pam Bondi said prosecutors will pursue capital punishment against Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. The shooting left one guard, Sarah Beckstrom, dead and another injured. https://ow.ly/xou450XAju5

Trump said he will release MRI results from his October physical. However, he acknowledged he doesn’t know which part of his body doctors scanned. Speaking with reporters, Trump emphasized the MRI was not of his brain, saying he had taken a cognitive test and “aced it.” https://ow.ly/wcZk50XAgvu

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is escalating her criticism of Afghan refugee vetting under the Biden administration, arguing it left gaps. The Trump admin's response to the shooting at the link: https://ow.ly/xZfO50XA3ok

Washington faces new questions over U.S. strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats after a report claimed commanders were instructed to leave no survivors. Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/k3aE50XzXn0

The Defense Department may end its partnership with Scouting America, according to draft documents obtained by NPR. The documents reportedly cite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s belief that the organization has become “genderless” and is attacking “boy-friendly spaces.” https://ow.ly/uKmb50Xyoin

A Missouri judge has been forced to step down by Missouri’s judicial disciplinary board after dressing up as Elvis Presley and playing music during court proceedings multiple times. The judge struck a deal to avoid a disciplinary hearing. https://ow.ly/LWg350XxM3u

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that could impact how the U.S. treats different chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in countries like Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. https://ow.ly/MslM50Xyn0S

A recent study found that a compound in cannabis may help mitigate the side effects of HIV treatments. The tests could lead to quality-of-life improvements for people infected with the virus. How they conducted this study, and other benefits they found, at the link. https://ow.ly/LIfR50XxL1R

A Texas firearms company is selling a new handgun that commemorates the 2024 attempted assassination of President Trump. Bond Arms’ “Living Legend DT47” displays the date that Trump was grazed by a would-be assassin’s bullet. More on the pistol at the link. https://ow.ly/9koP50XxLkP

The DHS has named Ralph Abraham as the second-in-command at the CDC. When he was Louisiana’s state surgeon general, he told the state health department to stop running large vaccination awareness campaigns, has publicly criticized Covid vaccines, and says he has seen vaccine-related injuries.

YouTube vs. Truth Social: The online platforms Americans use the most — and the least Full Story: https://ow.ly/Q3c450XyrZ0

The U.S. has issued the strongest signal yet that it may soon launch a ground operation inside Venezuela. President Donald Trump told American troops that “land action” against the Maduro regime is coming “very soon.” Full story at the link: https://ow.ly/uOyz50Xz3LW

President Trump said that 20-year-old Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in an attack Wednesday, died from her injuries. 24-year-old staff sergeant Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition. Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/j7kR50Xz1qF

According to the FBI, Thomas Cooks was a lone wolf in his assassination attempt of President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The agency reportedly found no evidence connecting Crooks to any other individual or foreign entities. https://ow.ly/vNXe50XyeVp

If you’re not an American, going to a national park is going to cost a lot more Full Story: https://ow.ly/3eeg50XyrUV

Every year, universities, government agencies and industry groups release forecasts for holiday meal costs. Those numbers often don’t match, which can leave shoppers confused about what a turkey really costs. The reason: wholesale prices vs. retail prices. https://ow.ly/Wsz250XxKwl