News Analysis: How the Saudi crown prince went from pariah to feted White House guest

President Trump announced that his 28-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war is not a 'final offer,' indicating ongoing negotiations. He has set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept the proposal, which aims to resolve the conflict that has persisted for nearly four years.

A U.K. police helicopter reportedly had to perform an emergency dive to avoid a mysterious craft, described as UFO-like, while flying over a U.S. military base in Suffolk. This incident has raised questions about the nature of unidentified aerial phenomena and the safety of air operations in the vicinity of military installations.

The U.S. is at a critical juncture in its defense modernization efforts, with hypersonics emerging as a transformative capability for deterrence and warfare. However, achieving operational scale and affordability in hypersonic technology remains a significant national challenge that has yet to be fully addressed.

European leaders are expressing concerns over a U.S.-led peace plan for Ukraine that aligns with several Russian demands, fearing it may leave Ukraine vulnerable. They are advocating for modifications to the proposals ahead of upcoming discussions in Washington.

Senators Mitch McConnell and Roger Wicker criticized President Trump's proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, labeling it as a reward for Russian President Vladimir Putin and harmful to U.S. interests. The 28-point plan, developed in collaboration with Moscow, aims to resolve the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe but has raised significant concerns among U.S. lawmakers.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has temporarily blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing potential violations of privacy laws. This ruling follows concerns over the IRS's previous actions in sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE, which were deemed unlawful by another federal court.

JD Vance has claimed that Canada's immigration policies have led to a decline in living standards, which he argues are now lower than those in the U.S. and Britain. He presented data suggesting that high immigration levels are responsible for this downturn in quality of life.

President Donald Trump met with New York City's Democratic mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House, where they discussed issues including the cost of living and the conflict in the Middle East.