Rep. Nancy Pelosi's most serious primary challenge in decades is not just a local political moment, but a prominent example of a generational reckoning underway in the Democratic Party. LA Times

VOA VIEW: She has been out of it for some time.

The defendants in the malicious prosecution lawsuit moved Baldwin's case to federal court. LA Times

The U.S. military carried out its eighth strike against a boat allegedly carrying drugs, killing two people, officials said Wednesday. LA Times

VOA VIEW: They should smart enough not to try coming.

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Open enrollment is set to begin on Nov. 1, with voters expected to start getting notices from insurance companies about their premiums rising around that time. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Fools!

Arredondo allegedly knifed Paulos more than 30 times after getting into a fight inside their vehicle. New York Post

A new report from Rocket Mortgage shows it is indeed a boo-yers' market. New York Post

"I believe that the president is disappointed," Bessent said of Trump's reaction to the scrapped talks, which had been scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Putin is making a big mistake.

The letter, released by the Jewish Majority, was signed by 121 rabbis in the Empire State, including more than 60 in New York City. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Mamdani is a fool.

There is no F.D.A.-approved testosterone product for women. Insurance won’t cover it. Many doctors won’t prescribe it. It’s become a cultural phenomenon. New York Times

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said an assault by Russia, hours after President Trump put off a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, showed more pressure was needed. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Putin is not serious.

A coalition of over 100 pro-life organizations, led by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, sent a letter to Republican members of Congress urging them to oppose any extension of Obamacare subsidies that do not include provisions preventing taxpayer funding for elective abortions. OANN

VOA VIEW: Time will tell.

North Carolina Republican lawmakers have approved new congressional district maps in both the state Senate and House, adding an additional GOP seat. OANN

VOA VIEW: Good!

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting Director Todd Lyons announced that New York City residents can expect an “increase in ICE arrests” in the city as the agency focuses its attention on major sanctuary cities harboring droves of “criminal illegal aliens.” OANN

VOA VIEW: Good!

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A United Airlines plane appears to have collided with a weather balloon while cruising over Utah at 36,000 feet last week, fracturing layers of its windshield and forcing an emergency landing. Washington Times

Federal officials are investigating about 2,000 Waymo robotaxis after one reportedly drove around a stopped school bus. Washington Times

Prosecutors have charged a Wisconsin man with stalking after he allegedly sent liberal state Supreme Court Justice Jill Karofsky a series of intimidating emails. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Fool!

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New visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers only applies to new applicants currently living abroad, according to fresh guidance from U.S. immigration agency. CBS

VOA VIEW: As it should be.

Safety regulators say a faulty rearview camera on certain Ford models can increase the risk of a crash. CBS

Wholesale turkey prices are up about 40% from last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. CBS

VOA VIEW: Sad!

With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7%. CBS

VOA VIEW: It is what it is.

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring lots of rain to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica but its path beyond that isn't clear, the National Hurricane Center says. CBS

VOA VIEW: t will head NE.

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Prices have been steadily creeping up over the last few years, hitting the fashion industry where prices are on average $17 higher this year compared to last. CNBC

Retailers have long leaned on promotions in tough economies, but consumers are feeling "discount burnout" before Black Friday. CNBC

VOA VIEW: We will have get over these hard times.

Sliding mortgage rates are pushing more current borrowers to refinance and also juicing demand for adjustable-rate loans. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Be careful with adjustable-rate loans.

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A significant number of workers feel that they can't take PTO. CNBC

An ICE operation in New York City resulted in the arrests of nine migrants from West Africa who were in the U.S. illegally, Homeland Security said. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Ship them out.

A suspect was arrested on Tuesday evening after ramming a vehicle into the barricade of the White House, according to the Secret Service. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Fool!

Federal agents opened fire during a Los Angeles immigration operation after a suspect rammed vehicles, injuring a U.S. Marshal and an illegal immigrant. FOX News

Jacoby Tillman, 23, spent two months on run before arrest for allegedly choking woman unconscious on Florida trail, then released on low bond despite criminal history. FOX News

Vice President JD Vance addressed Israeli concerns by saying the United States isn't there to "monitor a toddler," but to monitor amount of work to do. UPI

After a more than 3-week pause, Russia renewed its aerial assaults on the Ukrainian capital region overnigh, killing at least 6 people and injuring another 21. UPI

VOA VIEW: Russia made too many mistakes.

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense to return nearly 600 books on race and gender to libraries at several U.S. military schools. UPI

VOA VIEW: The judge has no authority over the Department of Defense.

President Donald Trump said that he was still open to a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after saying the two would meet in Budapest, Hungary. UPI

House Democrats are launching a probe of allegations that President Donald Trump is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars from the Justice Department. UPI

VOA VIEW: Keep looking.

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