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Hegseth says US carried out 4 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14

By Alex Horton and Dan Lamothe
Oct 28, 2025 9:15 am - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
Republicans send Biden autopen report to the Justice Department, urging further investigation

By MATT BROWN and JOEY CAPPELLETTI
Oct 28, 2025 8:18 am - House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled their long-promised report on former President Joe Biden’s use of the autopen, delivering a blistering critique of his time in office and inner circle that largely rehashes public information while making sweeping accusations about the workings of his White House.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key rate Wednesday and may signal another cut to follow

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Oct 28, 2025 8:12 am - The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring.
Chicago’s children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns

By CLAIRE GALOFARO
Oct 28, 2025 7:46 am - In Chicago, children and families have been traumatized by an immigration enforcement action involving tear gas. Residents, including U.S. citizens and people with permission to live or work here, say they are terrified, worried about being targeted. Teachers and community members are struggling to reassure children while dealing with their own fears. The community remains on edge, with many questioning their safety and future.
Indiana’s Republican governor calls special session to redraw state’s congressional boundaries

By ISABELLA VOLMERT
Oct 27, 2025 4:42 pm - The Republican governor of Indiana said Monday he’s scheduling a special session to redraw congressional boundaries after weeks of pressure to back President Donald Trump’s bid to add more winnable seats with midcycle redistricting.
Trump administration narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Oct 27, 2025 4:32 pm - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year.
Primary battle for U.S. Senate seat gets real

By Marni Pyke
Oct 27, 2025 3:13 pm - U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly of Lynwood and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton of Chicago filed early Monday.
By ISABEL DEBRE
Oct 27, 2025 7:49 am - Markets in Argentina rallied, the peso surged and the country's sovereign bonds jumped on Monday as libertarian President Javier Milei hailed his party's resounding victory in midterm congressional elections as a mandate to press forward with radical free-market reforms.
For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck

By JOSH BOAK and MARI YAMAGUCHI
Oct 27, 2025 7:45 am - President Donald Trump opened his visit to Japan on Monday with greetings from the emperor a day before he meets new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the U.S. leader to ease trade tensions.
Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist

By ISABELLA VOLMERT and JOHN HANNA
Oct 26, 2025 4:45 pm - For most of President Donald Trump's second term, Republicans have bent to his will. But in two Midwestern states, Trump's plan to maintain control of the U.S. House in n...

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