Nicki Minaj speaks at the United Nations

Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan suggested that the Biden-appointed judge overseeing the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey violated judicial conduct rules by questioning if she was a 'puppet' of President Trump.

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

A former United Nations investigator expressed her shock and anger at President Donald Trump's defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The investigator criticized Trump's dismissal of intelligence that indicated the Crown Prince's involvement in the killing, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding the case.

President Trump's tariffs are beginning to show significant effects, as recent data from the Commerce Department reveals a notable decline in imports and a reduction in the trade deficit. This development indicates that the tariffs are influencing trade dynamics in the United States.

A measure to compel the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein is on its way to President Trump's desk after quickly advancing through both chambers of Congress Tuesday.

Republicans are working to provide an alternative to the Affordable Care Act's enhanced subsidies before a mid-December deadline. President Trump advocates for direct payments of ACA subsidy funds to consumers, prompting Republicans to explore feasible methods to implement this change. The urgency follows weeks of resistance during the government shutdown regarding ACA funding.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll indicates that Democrats hold their largest advantage for control of Congress in eight years, signaling potential challenges for President Trump and the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The poll reveals that a significant portion of Americans want the president to prioritize lowering prices.

As of now, 42 of the 48 teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026, with the remaining spots contested through playoffs. The nine automatic places were secured by group winners, while DR Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, and Nigeria are competing in playoffs in Morocco. Nigeria triumphed over Gabon 4-1, but DR Congo defeated Nigeria in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the intercontinental playoffs. Egypt also qualified after a 3-0 victory against Djibouti.