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U.S., China Hold First Board of Trade Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
Officials discussed a proposed $30 billion-for-$30 billion tariff-cut plan and farm trade, but neither side announced an agreement.
House Democrats Move to Block Trump’s Federal Worker NDA Plan
A new House bill would bar federal funds from being used to carry out OPM's proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees.
Musk to Join Trump in China; Nvidia Spy Case Off the Table With Xi
Officials say Elon Musk will travel with President Trump to the Philippines and China, but Trump doesn't plan to confront Xi over the Nvidia spy allegations.
Texas Gov.-Elect Hinojosa: ‘I Agree With President Trump’ on Border
Democrat Gina Hinojosa says she will work with Trump to secure the border and won't undo the state's jail-ICE law, but she'll review Operation Lone Star.
Austin Leaders Ask Parking Lot Owners to Shut Out ICE; DHS Fires Back
Austin's mayor, two congressmen and most of the City Council asked private lot owners to refuse ICE staging space. DHS says it won't be deterred.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Closing East Potomac Golf Links
Judge Ana Reyes ordered East Potomac Park kept open to the public through Nov. 28, a day before Trump's planned closure for a renovation.
Fed Survey: AI Now the Top Threat to the U.S. Financial System
87% of market contacts in the Fed's latest stability survey named AI a key risk, up from 50% in the spring, as AI-related borrowing tops $680 billion.
Klopp Says Christian Star Nmecha Will Drop ‘Crown’ Goal Celebration
Germany's coach says the Dortmund midfielder agreed to stop a faith gesture tied to the Christian network Ballers in God after fan criticism.
SpaceX Catches Starship in Midair for First Time After Orbital Flight
Ship 42 returned to Starbase after 14 laps around Earth and was caught by the launch tower's arms, though the booster catch was aborted.
Johnson: FAA Ground Stop Calls for Investment, Not an Investigation
The House speaker says Republicans will add air traffic control money to a year-end legislative push after Friday's nationwide ground stop.
Carney Says Canada Making Progress on Trade Deal After Long Trump Call
Canada's prime minister says a bilateral trade deal with the U.S. is possible but not done, and he won't accept terms that sink Canada's auto sector.
U.S. Air Force Responds to Suspected Drones Over UK Base Lakenheath
U.S. and British officials say suspected drone activity over RAF Lakenheath was resolved with no damage, but the facts are still under review.