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Guardsmen Shot In DC Targeted Attack

The Trump administration is promising justice will come for the suspect who authorities say targeted and shot two West Virginia National Guard troops as they patrolled the streets of the nation's capital Wednesday near the White House.  John Stolnis has the story from Washington.  

Questions Over Witkoff Actions

The White House is trying to overcome a major detour and bipartisan condemnation in President Trump’s effort to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia - a deal that has both nations balking.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson. 

Trump Cleared In Georgia Case

A Peach State prosecutor announced he’s made a decision to not continue to pursue the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump.  The details from correspondent Donna Warder.  

Leavitt Relative Taken By ICE

The Department of Homeland Security confirms that an immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was taken into custody by ICE, and is being detained in Louisiana, facing deportation.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

Gas Prices Standing Still

If you’re going to be traveling by car, you may be thinking that the needle has not moved on gas prices for awhile, and you’d be correct.  Triple-A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular gas heading into Thanksgiving Day is $3 dollars and 5 cents  

Snuggle That Turkey

For many of us, we will be partaking in the annual Thanksgiving dinner of turkey and all the trimmings, but for some, that dinner as we call it is better to be snuggled than stuffed.  Correspondent Julie Walker looks at a

Outage Over National Guard Troops Shot

Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot two blocks from the White House in what appears to have been a deliberate targeted attack.  

FBI Looking Into Democrat Video

The six Democrats who crafted a controversial video urging members of the military and intelligence community to ignore what they called “illegal orders” are now being contacted by the FBI.   The latest from correspondent Joan Jones.  

Preview Of The Macy’s Parade

The weather may call for some wind gusts, but that won’t stop a crowd estimated at over 3 million people to line the streets of New York City to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports as many as 30 to 50 million others will watch the 99th annual event from home.  

Hong Kong High Rise Fire

The death toll continues to rise and over 200 hundred people are reported missing after a massive fire engulfed a 32-story residential apartment complex in Hong Kong.  

Taiwan Planning US Weapons Purchase

Taiwan announces a $40 billion budget for arms purchases, as the U.S. pressures the island nation to increase its defense spending. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  

Adopt A Turkey

Some families are preparing a Thanksgiving turkey for their family dinner, while others are 'adopting' turkeys for Thanksgiving, instead of eating them. Jennifer King has more.  

Tech News

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Working Toward Peace

The Trump administration’s envoy to Russia will be meeting his Kremlin counterpart, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to have a

FBI Investigating Lawmakers Over Video

The FBI has begun contacting Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a controversial video calling for U.S. troops to not follow "illegal orders," a video blasted by President Trump as “seditious behavior.”  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. 

Missing Coach Wanted For Alleged Sex Crimes

A beloved and well-respected high school football coach has been missing for a week, and the search for him in rural Virginia has turned into a manhunt, after allegations of crimes against children surfaced.  Joan Jones has details.  

Bowser Not Running

Muriel Bowser, the mayor of the District of Columbia will not run for a fourth term.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

Justice To Pay

West Virginia Senator Jim Justice has agreed to pay nearly $5 point 2 million dollars in overdue personal taxes to the IRS. 

This day before Thanksgiving will see busy roads and packed airplanes from coast to coast, but many of us heading out to see relatives will also have to contend with Mother Nature.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Retail Sales Report

The latest report on retail sales shows a slight jump for both retailers and restaurants in September, but the survey also found that much of the spending was to pay for higher prices.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  

Homeless Changes Prompt Lawsuit

The Trump administration is preparing a major policy change in caring for the homeless which some critics say could wind up backfiring.  Bob Brown reports the changes are prompting nearly two dozen states to file a lawsuit against the government. 

Epic Underage Drinking Bust

A massive operation targeting underage drinking in Tempe, Arizona has led to 249 arrests at a single bar last week.   

Patz Case Reopening

In New York, prosecutors will retry a man previously convicted in the death of missing child in the 1970’s that spurred the movement to have faces of missing children displayed on milk cartons.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the case of missing child Etan Patz. ((Etan Patz is pronounced AY'-tahn paytz))   

Finally  

Two turkeys in particular will not find their way to a Thanksgiving table, as President Trump handed out pardons during an annual White House ritual that also came with a side order of political humor.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

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Comey & James Cases Tossed

A federal judge in Virginia has thrown out the cases brought by the Department of Justice against former FBI Director James Comey and New

Pentagon Targets Kelly

The Trump administration remains outraged following a video circulated on social media by Democrat members of Congress, telling active duty

Family Reacts Over Teen Cruise Ship Death

The grandparents of the teenager who died on a cruise ship are speaking out after the case was ruled a homicide, and investigators focusing in on a family member for the crime.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Eviction Gone Wrong

A locksmith who was assisting sheriff’s deputies attempting to unlock a door so police could serve an eviction notice died of his injuries, days after a Florida deputy was killed and another was shot during the eviction

Alabama Governor’s Race Shake Up

Former Democrat Senator Doug Jones filed paperwork to run for governor of Alabama, setting up a high-profile race against Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville.   

The Great Pie Debate

With Thanksgiving just 2 days away, it’s not just turkey that gets the attention.  Sweet potato or pumpkin – that’s the great Thanksgiving pie debate.   Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    

Latest On Russia-Ukraine Plan

Negotiators say they are making progress in talks with Ukraine about a 28-point plan to end the war with Russia that some said was heavily tilted in their favor, but there’s still questions being raised by Ukraine and nations in Europe.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  

Trump Health Plan Postponed

President Trump was going to unveil his plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, but the White House now says that rollout is being postponed.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Holiday Travel

The shutdown is over and flights have resumed, but the nation’s roads, rails, and skies will be heavily tested this Thanksgiving holiday weekend as a record number of people will be traveling, and those travelers might

Trump & Xi Plan Meetings

In an effort to boost relations, President Trump says he'll trade state visits next year with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  

Finally  

His film and Broadway career went from the penthouse to the outhouse, literally, after facing several allegations of sexual misconduct.  Now, Kevin Spacey setting the record straight after reports surfaced that he has become homeless.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr explains.

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Reaction To US-Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Trump administration officials met with Ukrainian negotiators in Geneva over the weekend as talks continue to possibly end the Ukraine War, but in the US, lawmakers continue to react to a plan many say heavily favors Russia. John Stolnis has more from Washington.  

Reaction To MTG’s Resignation

Washington is reacting to Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to resign from Congress on January 5th of next year. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Trump-Mamdani Reaction

New York's Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani is standing by his criticism of President Trump despite that friendly Friday White House meeting that some in the media characterized as a “bromance.”  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  

Chicago Violence

President Trump renewed calls for federal intervention to stem crime in Chicago after weekend shootings left a 14-year-old dead and eight other teens wounded.  

North Dakota Abortion Ruling

A judge has deemed the North Dakota abortion ban as constitutional in a split decision from that state’s Supreme Court.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

New Sports Betting Concern

More trouble for sports and gambling as the NCAA says a former men’s college hoops player repeatedly bet against his own team. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    

 “Seditious” Comments Angering Both Sides

The outrage and pushback are still strong regarding several lawmakers urging service members to refuse illegal orders, and President Trump calling that action seditious and punishable by death.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports on reaction on both sides of the political aisle.  

G20 Recap

A number of world leaders met in South Africa for the Group of 20 summit, an event that President Trump and the US boycotted over the president’s concerns of the current South African government.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.  

Cargo Ship Fire

There were serious threats of air quality after fire aboard a container ship in the waters off Los Angeles prompted concerns over hazardous materials in the air.  The details from correspondent Julie Walker.  

Offshore Drilling Uproar

Both a Democrat and Republican governor are joining forces to blast the Trump administration’s plan to allow oil drilling in the Atlantic and Pacific

Slender Man Woman On The Run

Morgan Geyser, who in 2014 stabbed a friend 19 times to appease the fictional character "Slender Man," was located Sunday night after she allegedly cut off her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet and left a Wisconsin group home.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on her escape.

Talk to any 9-1-1 operator and they’ll tell you they receive not only calls about life-threatening incidents, but also ones that are both unusual and sometimes unexplainable.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports on one such situation, this one from a woman driving on a North Carolina highway when a cat suddenly blasted through her windshield.

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Trump Angered By “Seditious” Comments

President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the arrest of Democrat lawmakers he branded as traitors who publicly said that members of the U.S. military and intelligence communities can disobey any orders they perceive to be illegal.  Joan Jones reports the president’s response,

 US Russia-Ukraine Plan Panned

White House officials released a 28-point plan negotiated between the U.S. and Russia with the goal of ending the Ukraine War, but critics, many of them European allies, say it appears to heavily favor Russian interests. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

 NTSB Findings In Kentucky Crash

Shocking images have been released by the National Transportation Safety Board as to what may have caused this month’s UPS airplane crash in Kentucky.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

 Ocean & Gulf Drilling

The Trump administration unveiled new plans for huge oil drilling expansion off the coasts of Florida and California.  The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.

 Judge Rules On DC Troops

A Federal judge is blocking President Trump’s deployment of National Guard Troops to Washington D-C.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

 Reaction To Trump’s “Seditious” Comments

Democrats are outraged after President Trump branded six of their colleagues as displaying seditious behavior that is punishable by death after posting a message on social media telling members of the military they can refuse to carry out illegal orders.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

 Remembering Dick Cheney

Two former presidents were in Washington, DC Thursday for the funeral of Dick Cheney, who passed away earlier this month.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a goodbye to a former Vice President, White House Chief of Staff, special assistant, and Secretary of Defense, serving in the White House for four different presidents.

 Texas Fallout Over Redistricting Ruling

There’s more fallout over a ruling to block recently approved congressional maps in Texas.  The details from correspondent Clayton Neville.

 Summers Investigated

More disturbing details are being released regarding the connection between former Harvard University President Lawrence Summers and Jeffrey Epstein. 

 Fire At The Climate Talks

The U.N. says over a dozen people were treated for smoke inhalation from a fire at climate talks in Brazil.  Jennifer King reports.

 Investigating The Investigators

The Department of Justice is probing the conduct of at least two top Trump administration officials for allegedly interfering with and potentially jeopardizing the ongoing criminal investigations into California Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James. 

 You’re Being Followed

If you think you’re being followed, you may not be too far off base.  Lisa Dwyer reports that millions of drivers in the United States are being monitored for suspicious travel patterns – a task being undertaken by the government and the US Border Patrol.

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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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