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.
November 17 Rapper Nicki Minaj and UN ambassador join voices against Christian persecution in Nigeria U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz teams up with rapper Nicki Minaj to address Christian persecution in Nigeria in an unexpected collaboration that's making headlines.
November 17 Massachusetts governor appoints biological male to state women's commission Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey appoints a trans-identifying male as vice chair of the state's Commission on the Status of Women. Fox News contributor Mary Katharine Ham weighs in on 'The Faulkner Focus.'
November 17 Sen. Cruz calls out officials 'turning a blind eye' to Christian persecution in Nigeria Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss the latest on the affordability crisis, how he has taken action to protect Christians in Nigeria and more.