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Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are rallying their base against Stephen Miller’s rise to White House chief of staff, betting public anger can shore up their own grip on power. Story Snapshot President Trump named Stephen Miller White House chief of staff, citing deep trust. Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries blasted the pick in sharp, personal terms. Reports describe Miller as architect of hardline immigration policy. The clash comes days after Republicans lost...

The nation’s air-traffic system is finally dumping floppy disks as the Federal Aviation Administration begins rolling out a single, modern display platform to 435 facilities by 2028. Story Snapshot The Federal Aviation Administration is replacing floppy-disk-dependent displays with the Enterprise Information Display System across 435 sites by 2028. The new system will replace four aging platforms and aims to speed pilot reports and flight alerts to controllers. Initial sites include airports in Atlantic City, Nashville,...

A British jury convicted Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial. Story Snapshot Jury returned guilty verdicts on four counts and not guilty on three, showing case-by-case judgment. Prosecutors said Brand used his fame to manipulate situations; victims and witnesses testified to a pattern. Police said they interviewed over 100 witnesses and gathered more than 1,400 documents before trial. Brand denied non-consensual sex in recorded...

President Trump said the United States will stop roughly $4 billion in yearly military aid to Israel after 2026 and move to a different deal. Story Snapshot Trump said he and Israel’s prime minister agreed U.S. aid will stop after this year’s end-of-2026 mark. The current 10-year aid plan promised $38 billion from 2019 to 2028, subject to Congress. Trump said Israel “doesn’t need it,” and suggested a new arrangement could follow. Any change still...

America voted on November 3, and live counts began shaping control of Congress before the night was over. Story Snapshot All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats were on the ballot nationwide. Major outlets ran live trackers as votes were counted and updated after polls closed. Early results and projections guided coverage, while formal certification comes later. Competing media calls created pressure to separate partial returns from final outcomes. What Was on the Ballot and...

Israel’s deadlocked election leaves U.S. taxpayers on the hook for a long-standing $38 billion defense pledge that neither side can quickly unwind. Story Snapshot Election results gave no bloc a Knesset majority, forcing tough coalition talks. Israel relies on a 10-year U.S. defense aid deal totaling $38 billion through 2028. Seat totals keep Netanyahu influential, but he lacks a governing majority. Arab-led parties’ 19 seats could shape policy talks on aid and security. Election Math: No...