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Trump Signs Epstein Bill

President Trump announced he has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed one vote shy of being unanimous in Congress, and this gives the Justice Department 30 days to release all unclassified records and documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.  Correspondent Clayton Neville

Latest In James Comey Case

The Trump administration’s criminal prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey appeared to be in serious jeopardy Wednesday as the federal judge overseeing the case repeatedly questioned the validity of the grand jury indictment charging Comey with lying to and obstructing Congress.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports as attorneys for Comey are attempting once again to have his case thrown out, former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb, speaking on CNN, says the DOJ’s case is literally hanging on by a thread. 

SCOTUS & Redistricting

Control of Congress, and the fate of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda, could come down to the 9 justices of the US Supreme Court.  After a Federal court struck down Texas’ new congressional map this week, the next step for the case will be to place it at the doorstep of the Supreme Court.  

Next DHS Target

With members of DHS this week making arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, there's word of a new target for the Trump administration's

Trump’s Next Conflict To Fix

President Trump has claimed he has ended eight different world conflicts since starting his second term in office, and it appears he’s setting his sights on another, at the urging of the Saudi Crown Prince.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the president could soon focus his attention on Sudan. 

More Arrests In Charlotte

From Charlotte to Raleigh and in between, the number of arrests have increased as federal agents have been detaining people suspected of being in the country illegally, and a lot of kids are missing school in North Carolina.  Correspondent Rich Johnson has the latest on what ICE calls “Operation Charlotte’s Web.”  

Dick Cheney’s Funeral

A spokesman for Joe Biden says former President will be in Washington, DC today for the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney.  

Mamdani To The White House

After actively campaigning against him, President Trump announced the Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will meet with the

Florida Congresswoman Facing Charges

A Florida Congresswoman is now facing a federal indictment, charging her with misappropriating FEMA funds.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   

Finally  

Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson were the big winners, and Steve Martin got to show off his banjo skills at Wednesday night’s Country Music Awards.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has a recap.

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Congress Unanimously Approves Epstein Vote

The House nearly unanimously passed a resolution forcing the Justice Department to release all of the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the Senate agreed to approve the legislation once the House sends it over.  So what's next?  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  

Trump-bin Salman Meeting

It was a big day Tuesday at the White House where President Trump hosted the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, touting massive investments announced for the United States, and the president defending Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 murder of a journalist.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. 

North Carolina Federal Agents Expansion

As members of the Border Patrol are operating in Charlotte where more than 130 people, either with criminal records or in the country illegally have been taken into custody, federal agents could start showing up

NTSB Bridge Collapse Report

The National Travel Safety Board has identified a cause that led to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Family Member Under Investigation

A surprising twist into the death of a teenager aboard a Carnival Cruise.   

Perdue Pharma Settlement

A judge is taking OxyContin maker Perdue Pharma to task, approving a multi-billion dollar settlement, and forcing the family behind the company to give up ownership of the opioid maker.  Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports.    

House Epstein Vote Reaction

The US Senate unanimously agreed to send a bill demanding the Department of Justice to release all of their files related to its investigation into the late-convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which came hours after the House, with only one “no” vote, passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.  Jennifer King reports on the House vote,

Judge Blocks Texas Redistricting

Texas' recently approved new Congressional maps have now been blocked by a panel of Federal judges, a ruling that could have national implications for states who adopted similar measures.  Correspondent

Woman Set On Fire

It may have started as an argument, but it escalated into a horrific attack.  Sue Aller reports a person is under arrest after a woman was set on fire on a Chicago commuter train.  

Latest On Interest Rates

With the recent drop in the stock market and lingering concerns about high consumer prices and the economy, there are questions as to what the

Judge Says No To Tennessee Deployment

A judge has ruled on the Trump administration’s National Guard deployment in Tennessee.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  

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House Plans Epstein Vote

The House is scheduling a vote on a resolution that would compel the Justice Department to release all of its files dealing with the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, and President Trump says he’s ready to sign it. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports Senate Republicans are also on board.  

More ICE Arrests In Charlotte

The number of people detained has surpassed 130 in Charlotte, North Carolina after the Border Patrol’s Operation Charlotte’s Web was started.  The name chosen for the immigration raid has angered the granddaughter of E.B. White, the author of the children’s book, Charlotte’s Web.  Now, North Carolina's Democrat Governor is weighing in on federal immigration activities in Charlotte.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the Latino population in the Tar Heel State’s largest city is on edge, but DHS is saying that all of those arrested have either criminal records, are in the country illegally, or both. 

Saudi Crown Prince To The White House

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince is scheduled to visit President Trump today (Tuesday). Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview of the White House meeting.   

Trouble For The Comey Investigation

The Justice Department is facing serious concern by the Federal judge overseeing the case bring brought against former FBI Director James Comey.  Lisa Dwyer reports a judge’s order is taking issue with US Attorney

Flight Cancellations Easing

Normalcy is starting to return to the nation’s airports following the end of the government shutdown.  Correspondent Mike Hempen has the latest.  

A Day To Forget

Normally, the day you make your NFL debut is a day you will never forget, but for one quarterback, it’s a day he’d rather not remember.    

Trump’s Tariff Check Plans

President Trump is doubling down on his pledge to issue $2-thousand-dollar tariff dividend checks amid high prices.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports there’s questions from the administration as to exactly

UN Approves Trump Gaza Plans

The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, providing a legal U.N. mandate for the

Charges In Indiana Cleaner Killing

An Indiana homeowner has been charged in the shooting death of a housecleaner who showed up at the wrong door.  It's a case that could test the limits of the state's Castle Doctrine, a part of the Indiana Stand Your Ground law.  Joan Jones has the story.  

Summers Stepping Back

Saying he is deeply ashamed, former Treasury Secretary and Harvard professor Larry Summers announced he’s stepping back from public life after troubling emails between him and the late-convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein emerged.   

Finally  

An arrest has been made in the case surrounding the weekend murder

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House Plans Epstein Vote As MTG & Trump Feud

The House is planning a vote tomorrow on forcing the Department of Justice to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, and last night, President Trump reversed course and called on House Republicans to vote in favor of the files being released.  This comes as Trump and one of his most fervent supporters, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, appear

ICE In Charlotte

The Governor of North Carolina is encouraging residents to be peaceful and record anything they believe to be suspicious or inappropriate, as immigration agents crack down on illegal immigration in the Queen City, with the governor saying their actions are not making Charlotte safer. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports there were dozens of arrests on Sunday. 

A Trump-Mamdani Summit

President Trump says he’s planning a meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.   

Not Yet Business As Usual

The government shutdown may be over, but there’s still some flight delays for the FAA to iron out.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a change in flight plans.  

Trump To Host bin Salman

The Trump administration is pulling out all the stops as Saudi Crown Prince

Pasta Prices Could Rise

Spaghetti fans could soon be paying twice the price for their favorite linguine dish after President Trump threatened 107 percent tariffs on

Trump’s Venezuela Plans

President Trump says he knows what the administration's next step surrounding Venezuela will be, but is not ready to make the plan public yet. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes amid a heightened US military presence in the region.  

Latest On Russia & Ukraine

It took just under four years for the Soviet Union to fight its way over 11 hundred miles from Moscow to Berlin and join the US and allied forces to end World War II.  It’s been over 3 and a half years since Russian forces crossed the border and invaded Ukraine, and so far they haven’t come

 Tragedy In California

In California, officials found a body they believe to be the missing 5-year-old girl who was swept into the ocean by a large wave at a Monterey County beach on Friday.   

NJ Mass Shooting

Police in Newark, New Jersey are trying to figure out why gunfire erupted on a street near a bus stop, leaving two people dead including a 10-year-old boy.  Sue Aller has the story.  

 Finally  

Nobody ever said passing the bar exam to become a lawyer would be easy, and that’s a statement that reality star Kim Kardashian certainly agrees with after she recently took the test.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details.

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House Plans Epstein Vote

Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote next week on the bill calling on the Justice Department to release all the documents regarding Jeffrey Epstein, but what happens after that is anyone’s guess.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Congress Back To Work

With the government shutdown now over, things are beginning to return to normal, although the blame game continues and an uncertain future over Obamacare subsidies remains.  John Stolnis has more from

Halligan Under Fire

A judge is considering arguments challenging the appointment of interim US attorney Lindsey Halligan, as two high-profile targets of President Trump try to get their cases thrown out of court.  Correspondent Eric Tucker reports.  

Starbucks Strike

It’s not business as usual at many Starbuck’s locations, and it has nothing to do with the price of java.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a coffee related strike.  

ICE To Charlotte

The largest city in North Carolina appears to be the next stop for the Trump administration’s heightened immigration enforcement.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  

Flying Easy

The FAA says there won't be any more flight cuts now that the government has reopened.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    

Government Reopens

After the longest government shutdown in American history has ended, it’s back to work for thousands of federal employees, and paychecks for

Oklahoma Toxic Leak

Dozens were sickened and people were forced to evacuate after a tanker truck began spewing dangerous gas in a hotel parking lot.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on a toxic leak in Oklahoma.  

BBC Apology

Facing a potential 10-figure lawsuit, the British Broadcasting Corporation has issued an apology to President Trump over a documentary which included a misleading edit of the president’s January 6, 2021 speech. 

Prop 50 Lawsuit

The passage of Proposition 50 is leading to a political war on redistricting in California.  Bob Brown reports both Golden State Republicans and the Department of Justice are teaming up to sue the state.  

Seattle’s New Mayor

Democrat Katie Wilson is now the mayor-elect of Seattle, adding to progressive election victories nationwide.  Jennifer King reports.  

Finally  Lawsuits have been filed against a company linked to an

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Government Shutdown Ends

After 43 days, the United States government is once again open for business.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.  

Demands For Epstein Files Be Released

House Democrats upon their return to Washington on Wednesday

Grijalva Sworn In

Seven weeks after she was elected in Arizona, a Democrat Congresswoman is sworn into office, hours before the government shutdown ended.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Trump Wants Netanyahu Pardoned

President Trump wants a pardon in Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case, and sent a letter to Israel’s President.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports any pardon cannot happen until after a trial has ended, and if the current Israeli Prime Minister is found guilty.  

Chicago’s Catch & Release

A federal judge ordered the release of more than 600 people arrested as part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration

Government Reopens

The longest government shutdown in US history has ended with the House passing the spending bill by a vote of 222 to 209.  Even with the government open, it will take time for things to get back to normal, as

Focusing On Healthcare

House Democrats and some Republicans are urging a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, an idea that might get pushback from the White House.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Hemp Out Of The Spending Bill

Even though Congress passed the spending bill with overwhelming GOP support, there are some Republicans who are not happy with one part of the bill – a ban on many THC-infused products, something Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul wanted overturned.  Katie Clark

Flight Concerns Remain

Even with an end to the government shutdown, flight schedules

Finally  

The U.S. Mint has shut down the presses and ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing

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House Prepares For Shutdown Vote

Later today, it's believed the House of Representatives, back in session for the first time in six weeks, will vote to end the government shutdown.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Veterans Day

The nation spent Tuesday honoring those who have served in the armed forces.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports on Veterans Day events in Washington, DC and at Arlington National Cemetery, and around the country, including some that had to be canceled due to the government shutdown.

 SCOTUS Keeps SNAP Benefits Paused

The Supreme Court extended on Tuesday a temporary ruling that allowed the Trump administration to withhold full food stamp benefits while Congress worked to advance a measure to end the government shutdown. 

Navy Strike Group In The Caribbean

The U-S Navy says the Pentagon’s largest aircraft carrier, and its strike group, has arrived in the waters off Latin America.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Newsom Slams Democrats Over Shutdown Deal

California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking aim not just at President Trump, but also his own party for what he calls a “pathetic” shutdown deal to reopen the government.  The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.

 Urgent Recall

An urgent recall on baby formula has been expanded nationwide.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

 Airport Chaos Continues

Even though the House is planning a vote later today to end the government shutdown, flight delays and cancellations are causing aggravation at the nation’s airports as air traffic controllers and TSA agents have yet to receive a paycheck for over a month, and delays on flights could continue for days and even weeks after the bill is signed.  Correspondent Marissa Duhaney reports on how air traffic controllers and the Trump administration are responding to the ongoing government shutdown.

Trump On Fox

President Trump’s interview with Laura Ingraham of Fox News wasn’t as sympathetic as he might have expected when it came to issues including the economy and grocery prices.  Correspondent Rich Johnson has the story.

Camp Mystic Lawsuits

Families of 13 campers and two counselors at Camp Mystic who died during catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the July 4th holiday are suing the camp.  Correspondent Clayton Neville

Arctic Blast

From freezing temperatures in the Deep South to lake effect snow around the Great Lakes, an Arctic blast has frozen states from Wisconsin and New York down to Alabama and Georgia.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Florida Plane Crash

A Christian missionary father and his daughter were killed in a Florida plane crash as they attempted to fly hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica.  Joan Jones has details.

Utah Map Helps Democrats

A judge adopts a new congressional map in Utah which could flip a House seat in favor of Democrats.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Finally  

Tom Bergeron returned to Dancing With the Stars, and Danielle Fishel gets a surprise of her own.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has more.

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Senate Vote Passes But Democrats Angered

The Senate has passed a bill that will now head to the House in hopes of ending the longest government shutdown in history.  As Ed Donahue reports, the bill does not include subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, angering Democrats in the House after eight of their Senate counterparts caved to GOP demands, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Chaos At The Airports

Uncertainty is the overwhelming mindset for air travelers.  Financial desperation is the story for traffic controllers who’ve gone more than 40 days without getting paid, and now, as Congress votes to reopen the government, the delays and cancellations across the U.S. are about to increase.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. 

 Trump Wants To Send Carroll Case To SCOTUS

President Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to throw out a jury’s finding in a civil lawsuit that he allegedly sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll at a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.  

Trump Threatens BBC Lawsuit

President Trump is threatening to sue the B-B-C over the way a speech he made was edited in a documentary aired by Britain's national broadcaster.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Baseball Betting Scandal

A pair of major league pitchers have been indicted after allegedly rigging

Senate Votes To End Shutdown

The Senate late-Monday approved the bipartisan funding package that is expected to end the longest government shutdown in history and has sowed chaos across the nation.    

Syria’s President At The White House

President Trump hosted Syria's president at the White House as the administration works toward continued peace in the Middle East following a recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

Warning’s Being Removed

Drugs used to treat menopause symptoms will no longer carry a bold warning label following a move by the Food and Drug Administration.  Ed Donahue reports.  

SCOTUS On Gay Marriage

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a case that could have overturned its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.  Sue Aller has details.  

 Finally  

Today is Veterans Day, always held on November 11 to honor all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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Senate Shutdown Vote

The Senate voted on a temporary government spending deal that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, although not all Democrats are on board.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.

 Airport Delays Worsen

It was an incredibly frustrating weekend for anyone moving through the nation’s airports.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay warns that even if Congress had somehow ended the government shutdown last week,

 Tariff Dividend Questions

President Trump is promising tariff dividend payments to Americans. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Trump’s Treasury Secretary had a different spin on the president’s plan.

 Chicago Attacks On ICE

The search is on for the person who fired shots at ICE agents conducting an operation in a Chicago neighborhood.  Joan Jones reports that federal agents in Chicago have been the targets of protests and violence – audio courtesy WLS-TV Chicago.

Trump Pardons Giuliani & Others

President Donald Trump is pardoning key figures allegedly involved in

There’s talk of people moving, others who fear their taxes will go up, and some who feel that crime will become an even bigger problem, this as New York prepares for the swearing-in for the city’s first Muslim mayor.  Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports there is also Jewish reaction to the election of Democrat-Socialist Zohran Mamdani.  

Senate Primed To End Shutdown

The groundwork is taking shape for the end of the government shutdown as the Senate voted on a temporary spending deal that still needs to be finalized later today.  However, the Senate plan still needs the approval of both the House and President Trump, which could delay the end of the shutdown until later this week – and not every Senate Democrat was

 Polar Vortex

A large area east of the Mississippi River is looking at heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerously cold temperatures from the Great Lakes to the Deep South.  Rich Johnson has details.

 Newsom’s Texas Trip

California Governor Gavin Newsom rallied in red-state Texas over the weekend, adding to speculation he could be mulling over a potential Presidential bid.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

 Troubles Grow At The BBC

The BBC’s director general Tim Davie, and the chief executive of the news division, Deborah Turness, both quit after it was revealed that the BBC had misleadingly edited a speech by President Donald Trump.

 Latest On The Kentucky Plane Crash

Investigators continue to gather evidence as they try and piece together last week’s deadly plane crash in Kentucky.  Jennifer King reports that UPS has taken the model of plane that crashed out of service for now.

 Finally  

More controversy for Saturday Night Live following what many believe was an opening show monologue that went too far.  The details from Entertainment Reporter Kevin Carr.

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Shutdown Flight Delays

On a day when the Senate is hoping to vote later today on ending the government shutdown, today is the day that the FAA has ordered flights to be cut due to staffing shortages.  Yesterday, there were 200 canceled flights across the nation – today that number is expected to be above one thousand, with thousands more delayed.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that air traffic controllers and TSA agents received a zero paycheck for the second time since the government shutdown began, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, speaking on Fox News, says the flight cutback is all about air safety.  

Pelosi’s Retirement

After nearly 40 years on Capitol Hill, Nancy Pelosi is retiring from Congress.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Musk’s Big Payday

The world may soon have its first “Trillionaire.”  Joan Jones has the story of Elon Musk’s payday approval granted by Tesla shareholders.  

NFL Player’s Suicide

There is shock through the sports world after 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland took his own life after being involved in a police chase.  The story from correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh.  

The Senate has blocked a measure to limit military action by the Trump

Hoagie Hurler Cleared

Justice is served for a man who hurled a hoagie at a federal immigration agent in Washington.  The details from correspondent Jennifer King.    

Latest On SNAP & Government Shutdown

Senators appear closer to ending the government shutdown, now in its 38th day, as a vote is expected later today on a deal that could re-open the government, but it's far from certain enough Democrats are on board.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  

Virginia Teacher’s Day In Court

A jury awarded $10 million dollars in a civil case to a Virginia teacher who was shot by a first grade student in 2023.  As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports Abagail Zwerner still has a bullet inside her chest from that shooting, and her legal team, speaking outside the courthouse, says her long ordeal is far from over – audio courtesy of Court TV.  

Heritage Foundation Fallout

The fallout continues surrounding the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation following an interview by Tucker Carlson with Nick Fuentes.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

SCOTUS On Passports

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to require the sex designation on US passports to align with a traveler’s biological sex, a blow to transgender and non-binary Americans who have argued the policy is unconstitutional.  

Trump’s Drug Deal

At the White House, President Trump unveiled a new deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound.  Lisa Dwyer reports.   

New Member Of Abraham Accords

The White House announced that Kazakhstan will agree to normalizing relations with Israel and join the Abraham Accords, joining the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco who formalized relations with Israel

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