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November 25

2026 World Cup Pots: Argentina, Spain Don't Have to Meet Until Semifinals

The 2026 World Cup pots have been finalized, meaning that the procedures for making the 12 groups for the 48-team tournament are set.

November 25

Rep Thomas Massie jokes amid incoming fire from President Trump

House Republican Thomas Massie of Kentucky joked about President Donald Trump repeatedly referring to him using the nickname "Rand Paul Jr."

November 25

Trump moves against Muslim Brotherhood as Islamist group spreads in West

President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting Muslim Brotherhood chapters for terrorism designations, marking significant shift in U.S. counterterrorism policy approach.

November 25

Scott Bessent declares Zohran Mamdani is 'clearly' leader of the Democratic Party in CNBC interview

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent deemed New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani the leader of the Democratic Party during an interview on CNBC on Monday.

November 25

'Waddle' the turkey faces press questions in White House briefing room ahead of presidential pardon

President Donald Trump prepares to pardon turkeys :Waddle" and "Gobble" at the White House as Thanksgiving week begins with traditional holiday ceremonies.

November 25

'Full-blown battle' brewing in Dem party as Mamdani-style candidates rise in key races

Several progressive candidates are hoping to ride the wave started by NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as they run similar campaigns in key House swing districts.

November 25

Mark Kelly fires back at Trump over military comments, says, ‘I will not be intimidated’

On Monday, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., responded to the Pentagon's announcement that it will be investigating him over a video where he urged service members to “refuse illegal orders."

November 25

Stefanik says she disagrees with Trump after friendly Mamdani meeting, still thinks he's a 'jihadist'

Rep. Elise Stefanik doubled down on calling NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist" despite President Donald Trump rejecting the label after the pair's White House meeting.

November 25

Former House Speaker McCarthy warns Marjorie Taylor Greene is ‘the canary in the coal mine’

McCarthy warns Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure signals trouble as House retirements surge above average with nearly 40 members leaving Congress.

November 25

GOP senator probes 18 blue states, DC over Trump's transgender athlete order

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., investigates blue states for alleged Title IX violations related to President Donald Trump's order keeping biological males out of female sports programs.