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     About 60% of likely voters in California support Proposition 50, Democrats' redistricting proposal that would change the state's congressional districts. LA Times    
             VOA VIEW: Liberal media wishful thinking.     
     “The Democrats’ government shutdown is limiting services for Veterans and making life miserable for VA employees, and things are only going to get worse as time goes on,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. New York Post    
             VOA VIEW: Democrats fault.     
     Congressional interviews with more than a dozen ex-Biden White House aides and advisers have revealed concerns were raised internally about the oldest-ever president's mental acuity and physical infirmity. New York Post    
             VOA VIEW: He was a major problem.     
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         "Republicans are unified in our sprint to the finish line, and we are delivering more boots on the ground, ramping up voter contact and keeping our elections secure." New York Post    
     Assistant U.S. Attorneys Samuel White and Carlos Valdivia were placed on administrative leave and locked out of their government devices, one day before their scheduled appearance in federal court on Thursday for Taylor Taranto's sentencing. New York Post    
     The arguments at times appeared to frustrate the judge, who promised to rule soon on a suit filed by roughly two dozen states seeking to ensure people don’t go hungry as a result of a budgetary dispute. New York Times    
             VOA VIEW: The Dems problem.     
     President Trump said China would end its boycott and resume buying millions of tons of American soybeans. New York Times    
             VOA VIEW: Good for Trump.    
     As climate change has helped push cocoa prices higher, companies are changing candy recipes in subtle ways. New York Times    
             VOA VIEW: It is all about the money.     
     The leaders struck a deal this morning in their first meeting since Trump opened a trade war against China New York Times    
             VOA VIEW: We will have to wait and see.     
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         New York Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency to financially support food banks as the government shutdown threatens the food aid program. OANN    
             VOA VIEW: Again, Dems are at fault.     
     A man accused of threatening multiple synagogues in Alabama and neighboring states has been arrested with a suitcase of ammunition and body armor. OANN    
             VOA VIEW: He should be arrested and prosecuted.      
     President Donald Trump announced the results of his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in which Beijing agreed to help “end the Fentanyl Crisis,” purchase American oil, and continue the flow of rare earth minerals, while also mutually agreeing to roll back steep tariffs. OANN    
             VOA VIEW: Another win for Trump.     
     Massachusetts Democrat Governor Maura Healey’s former staffer, LaMar Cook, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after cocaine deliveries were intercepted, allegedly headed to Cook’s workplace. OANN    
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         The District of Columbia has the second-dirtiest hospitals in the country, according to a new study that looked at the infection rate per hospital and other metrics. Washington Times    
     America's air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks of the government shutdown Tuesday, and some airlines are now donating meals to keep them fed. Washington Times    
     The Department of Homeland Security's immigration agency established a new rule Wednesday requiring all migrants to undergo a full revetting before their work permits can be renewed. Washington Times    
             VOA VIEW: As they should.     
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         Most Americans start planning their Thanksgiving meals up to two weeks in advance, long before the turkey ever goes in the oven. That alone says something: for most of us, the season's real joy isn't in the turkey at all, but in the anticipation of it. Washington Times    
     Nearly one month into the government shutdown, emotions ran high on the Senate floor Wednesday. Pressure is intensifying on Congress amid concerns about paying troops and millions soon losing SNAP benefits. CBS    
     More than a dozen types of pythons and over 30 other snakes, including a ghost Aztec jungle boa, were found packed in the truck. CBS    
     Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries. CBS    
     As the government shutdown extends into its 29th day, Americans who depend on coverage through the Affordable Care Act are getting their first look at the health care sticker shock, with the average cost of premiums jumping 26%. CBS    
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         The Fed on Wednesday announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025, reducing borrowing costs in a move to spur U.S. hiring. CBS    
             VOA VIEW: Should be higher.     
     Beijing indicated it would work with the U.S. on addressing the future of TikTok in the country. CNBC    
             VOA VIEW: It should be banned from the U.S.    
     More buyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages, which offer lower initial rates than fixed-rate loans. CNBC    
             VOA VIEW: A major mistake.     
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         Louisiana GOP offers support to Loyola University students after campus denied Turning Point USA chapter charter, calling decision an injustice that needs rectifying. FOX News    
             VOA VIEW: A very smart decision.    
     ICE agents face a record surge in violent threats and online bounties as DHS condemns the attacks and vows full legal action against offenders. FOX News    
             VOA VIEW: As they should.     
     Federal agents arrested anti-ICE protester Isai Carrillo, accused of damaging an ICE vehicle during a California pot farm raid. FOX News    
             VOA VIEW: He should be tried and convicted.     
     Local food banks and pantries across the country are seeing increases in need due to layoffs and government workers being furloughed during the shutdown. UPI    
             VOA VIEW: Dems are at fault.      
     The Senate confirmation hearing for Casey Means, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, was delayed because the candidate went into labor. UPI    
     Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 2 storm, moved away from the Bahamas and toward Bermuda early Thursday after battering the Caribbean over the past few days UPI    
     U.S. President Donald Trump departed from South Korea on Thursday after a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that lowered the temperature on a simmering trade war. UPI    
             VOA VIEW: China will lose the battle in the trade war.     
     The U.S. Senate has passed legislation terminating the national emergency declared by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Canada, a day after it terminated the United States' tariffs on Brazil. UPI    
             VOA VIEW: Time will tell.     
     A federal grand jury indicted House of Representatives hopeful Kap Abughazaleh for conspiracy and interfering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. UPI    
             VOA VIEW: As they should.     
     After more than three decades of operation, Radio Free Asia has shuttered amid the U.S. government shutdown. UPI    
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