US private payrolls unexpectedly declined in November, ADP says

The New York Times has initiated a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a new press access policy that has led at least 30 news organizations, including Fox News and the Washington Post, to forfeit their press badges rather than comply with the new requirements. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between the media and government regarding transparency and access to information.

On November 26, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, allegedly carried out a shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C., critically injuring two members of the West Virginia National Guard. The incident has raised questions about how Lakanwal, who passed security reviews during his entry into the U.S. and asylum processes, became radicalized.

In 'Little Kabul', a community of Afghan immigrants in the United States, residents express feelings of needing to re-establish their loyalty to the US. This sentiment arises amidst ongoing challenges and scrutiny faced by Afghans in the wake of recent geopolitical events and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Images and video of Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island have been released by U.S. politicians, providing a glimpse into the secluded villa linked to the convicted sex offender. This release comes amid ongoing discussions regarding transparency and accountability related to Epstein's activities and connections.

Richard Pazdur, the newly appointed chief of the FDA's drug division, has indicated a potential retirement just weeks into his role, contributing to the ongoing turmoil within the agency amid increasing political pressures.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the possibility of making serious compromises to end the war in Ukraine, as evidenced by a significant drone attack launched by Moscow shortly after rejecting a U.S. peace proposal. This escalation underscores the ongoing conflict and the challenges in achieving a diplomatic resolution.

A family in Colombia has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike on September 15, 2025. This incident is characterized by the family as an 'extrajudicial killing,' highlighting concerns over the legality and accountability of US military actions abroad.

A family in Colombia has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike on September 15. This marks the first formal complaint regarding the Trump administration's airstrikes targeting suspected drug boats, which the administration claims are legally justified under a new interpretation of law.