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November 17

9/11 families urge Trump to press Saudis for accountability ahead of MBS visit to DC: 'Overwhelming evidence'

Ahead of the Saudi crown prince’s visit to Washington, 9/11 survivors and victims’ families are demanding Trump press Saudi Arabia over its alleged role in the 2001 attacks.

November 17

UN Security Council backs Trump's Gaza peace plan after Waltz calls territory 'hell on earth'

U.N. Security Council unanimously adopts U.S.-backed resolution to end Gaza war through Trump's 20-point peace plan, establishing international stabilization force.

November 17

ICE arrests illegal-immigrant trucker from Uzbekistan over alleged terror ties

ICE arrests an Uzbek terrorist suspect who was working as truck driver in U.S. after the Biden admin released him into the country, federal officials said.

November 17

Russian drone strikes tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa after Zelenskyy closes US gas deal

The MT Orinda tanker was struck at Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region Monday, with all 16 crew members evacuated as flames engulfed the vessel across from Romania.

November 17

Trump says tariff-funded dividend payments for Americans will begin next year

Trump promises $2,000 dividend payments to Americans from tariff revenue by mid-2026, as collections surge to $37.5 billion in fiscal 2026.

November 17

Raspy-voiced Trump reveals reason he ‘blew my stack’ in heated discussion

President Donald Trump explained on Monday his raspy voice resulted from heated trade discussions with a foreign country who sought to renegotiate a deal with him.

November 17

Suspected Russian drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa

Suspected Russian drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa, where US natural gas will go. (OBSERVATOR ANTENA 1 via The Associated Press)

November 17

Miss Israel says she's getting death threats after viral Miss Universe video controversy with Miss Palestine

Melanie Shiraz claims possibly edited footage from Miss Universe competition led to barrage of antisemitic abuse and graphic threats against the Israeli contestant.

November 17

Two men caught with 81 monkeys stuffed in bags and meth in wildlife smuggling ring, authorities say

Two men in Thailand were arrested after authorities discovered 81 monkeys and methamphetamine near the Cambodia border in a suspected wildlife trafficking case.

November 17

China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems

China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.