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25.11.2024

The Day Smith Laid Down His Sword

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 25.11.2024.

It displays 256 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.11.2024 โ‡ข The Day Smith Laid Down His Sword
โŒจSpecial Counsel Jack Smith's morning motion to dismiss charges against President-elect Trump in both the January 6 and classified documents cases marked a shift in the post-election transition. The judge granted the dismissal by evening, citing DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
Denver's mayor and other Democratic city leaders announced plans to resist federal deportation operations, while California's Newsom prepared state-level EV incentives to counter potential federal credit elimination. Manhattan's top federal prosecutor submitted resignation.
Progress emerged toward an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire despite continued exchanges, with Israeli ambassador suggesting a deal "within days." NATO's military committee urged business preparation for potential wartime scenarios.
The TSA prepared for record Thanksgiving travel amid airport worker strikes and weather warnings affecting 14 states, while UATX launched with emphasis on ideological openness.
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Yahoo! News

A foul forecast is looming over Thanksgiving travel

The Transportation Security Administration said last week it expects to see its busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record.
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'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II' fuel 1 of 2024's biggest box office weekends

The highly anticipated adaptation of the popular Broadway musical secured the third-biggest domestic debut of the year.
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The fragments of the missile called Oreshnik -โ€“ which the Pentagon said is based on Russiaโ€™s RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile -โ€“ have not been analyzed yet, according to security officials on site in an undisclosed location in Ukraine.
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Yahoo! News

Snow and rain threaten Thanksgiving holiday travel across U.S.

Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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01:09 (06:09)โ‡ขThe Day Hegseth Hit The Fan

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's cabinet picks causing Senate confirmation concerns, with focus on controversial nominees Hegseth, Gabbard, and Kennedy (Yahoo, HuffPost). Ukraine developments show analysis of new Russian missile wreckage (AP News, Newsweek), while Ukrainian forces face territorial pressure amid expectations of Trump pushing for peace talks (WSJ). Teacher strikes continue in Massachusetts communities (Boston Globe).
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How the TSA plans to handle record air travel this Thanksgiving week

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed later this week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel.
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How the TSA plans to handle record air travel during 'busiest Thanksgiving ever'

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed later this week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel.
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06:14 (11:14)โ‡ขCabinet Picks Face Senate Gauntlet

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's cabinet confirmation challenges, with focus on nominees Hegseth, Gabbard, and Kennedy facing Senate scrutiny (Yahoo, Fox News). New developments show Trump's potential impact on electric vehicle policy through tax credit elimination (NYTimes) and China policy formation through Rubio and Waltz (Epoch Times). The Ukraine-Russia conflict continues with drone exchanges as Zelenskyy requests sustained aid (ABC News, AP News).
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A DHL cargo plane flying from Germany to Lithuania crashed near Vilnius airport, killing one and injuring three others.
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Yahoo! News

Senators bracing for confirmation fights over Trump Cabinet picks

Some of Donald Trump's nominees, including Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., could be in for a lengthy and invasive confirmation process.
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John Milton died 350 years ago, leaving behind Paradise Lost, a poem composed in a state of deep despair. Blind, alone, and reeling from the failures of the English Revolution, Milton wrote an epic reflection on political defeat and the possibility of hope.
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09:19 (14:19)โ‡ขHezbollah's 250 Rocket Barrage

โŒจThe newspapers report on multiple developments in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with escalating casualties as Hezbollah launches 250 rockets at northern Israel following Israeli strikes in Lebanon (CBS, AP). New coverage shows universities implementing stricter rules on pro-Palestinian campus protests (NYTimes), while Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society discusses plans to counter liberal influence (NPR). Meanwhile, Thanksgiving travel faces disruptions from weather conditions affecting 14 states (NBC News, Newsweek).
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is embroiled in an embezzlement trial that could see her barred from public office. After long demanding such bans for corrupt politicians, she now casts herself as victim of a judicial conspiracy.
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Yahoo! News

The 'Glicked' results are in and 'Wicked' is the big winner

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Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.
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11:17 (16:17)โ‡ขTrump's Wall Street Meets Immigration Wall

โŒจThe newspapers report on Biden's farewell White House dinner where he became emotional (Breitbart), while covering Trump's potential immigration policies. Reports indicate border crossings reaching a Biden-era low (CBS), as Denver's mayor pledges resistance to deportations (The Blaze). New developments show Trump naming Wall Street figures for economic positions (NYTimes), while California prepares state-level EV incentives if federal credits are eliminated (LA Times).
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At the start of the century, there was a consensus that the US should cooperate, rather than compete, with China. But starting with Obama, American presidents embraced the idea of arresting Chinaโ€™s rise, opening the door to Trumpโ€™s trade wars and hawkishness.
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Yahoo! News

Thanksgiving forecast: Where snow, rain and wind will cause tricky travel

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Should Harris opt out of a second presidential bid, the earliest inklings about her next political move will likely be related to a potential plan to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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12:53 (17:53)โ‡ขBessent's Treasury and Denver's Wall

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's cabinet formation, with Wall Street figure Scott Bessent named for Treasury (Common Dreams, NYT), drawing market approval. Denver's mayor pledges to block federal deportation efforts (Breitbart), while Manhattan's federal prosecutor announces resignation for Trump's appointee (NY Post). Transportation issues emerge with the MBTA planning fare evasion crackdown (Boston Globe) and record Thanksgiving travel amid strikes and weather concerns (Yahoo, AP, NBC).
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What the experts say: The best and worst times for Thanksgiving travel

A record 71.7 million people are expected to travel by car for Thanksgiving โ€” up by 1.3 million people from last year, according to AAA.
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In a populist moment, the Democratic Party had the extremely rich and the very famous, some great music, and Mark Ruffalo. And they got shellacked.
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Yahoo! News

Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against Trump

Jack Smith cited a long-standing Justice Department policy barring the prosecution of a sitting president as the reason for his decision.
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Yahoo! News

Special counsel moves to dismiss election, documents cases against Trump

Jack Smith cited a long-standing Justice Department policy barring the prosecution of a sitting president as the reason for his decision.
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14:55 (19:55)โ‡ขJack Smith Folds His Cards

โŒจThe newspapers report on Special Counsel Jack Smith's move to dismiss charges against President-elect Trump in both the January 6 and classified documents cases, citing DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents (ABC, CBS, Fox, NYT, AP, Yahoo, USA Today). Meanwhile, developments in the Middle East show progress toward an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire despite recent casualties (NBC News, Common Dreams), while Democratic post-election analysis focuses on campaign spending and strategy (The Atlantic, Jacobin).
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Yahoo! News

Special counsel moves to drop federal cases against Trump

Jack Smith cited a long-standing Justice Department policy barring the prosecution of a sitting president as the reason for his decision.
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16:22 (21:22)โ‡ขSmith Drops The Cases

โŒจThe newspapers report on Special Counsel Jack Smith's motion to dismiss federal cases against President-elect Trump, citing DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents (ABC, AP, Breitbart, CBS, Fox, LA Times, MSNBC, NPR, NY Post, Yahoo). New developments show ICE agents' support for Trump's border policies (Fox News), while Tom Homan prepares for border czar role (OAN). Severe winter weather warnings affect 14 states (Newsweek).
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Yahoo! News

Thanksgiving travel: The best (and worst) times to drive and fly

A record 71.7 million people are expected to travel by car for Thanksgiving โ€” up by 1.3 million people from last year, according to AAA.
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17:33 (22:33)โ‡ขSmith's Cases Crumble Before Judge

โŒจThe newspapers report on Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss both the January 6 and Mar-a-Lago documents cases against President-elect Trump, which has been granted by the judge (ABC, CBS, NPR, Common Dreams, Epoch Times, Breitbart, AP, NYT). NATO's military committee urges business leaders to prepare for potential wartime scenarios (OAN), while a DHL aircraft crash in Lithuania raises security concerns amid investigations of Russian intelligence activities (WSJ, Daily Beast).
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Jack Smith is dropping the charges against the president-elect for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.
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19:17 (00:17)โ‡ขSmith's Cases Vanish As Tariffs Loom

โŒจThe newspapers report on Special Counsel Jack Smith's dismissal of Trump's January 6 and classified documents cases being granted by Judge Chutkan, citing DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents (NYTimes, Yahoo, Atlantic, Fox, ABC). Trump announces plans for major tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China upon taking office (HuffPost, Blaze). His cabinet selections show diversity with eight women and the first gay Treasury Secretary (USA Today). Federal investigators have served warrants to Steward Health Care executives (Boston Globe).
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The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge from major tobacco companies to the Food and Drug Administrationโ€™s (FDA) requirement that they place graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and in advertisements "showing the impacts of smoking."
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Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss the charges against Trump was expected after he won the presidential election.
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21:09 (02:09)โ‡ขDay One Tariffs Take Center Stage

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's announcement to impose 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China if elected, with multiple sources highlighting potential economic impacts (ABC, NYTimes, AP, HuffPost). Following Smith's case dismissals, new developments show Biden's agreement to attend Trump's inauguration (One America News), while Trump considers restructuring White House press access to favor independent media (The Blaze). Federal investigation into Steward Health Care executives continues with warrant executions (Boston Globe).
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Judge grants DOJ's request to dismiss Trump's Jan. 6 charges

Judge Tanya Chutkan's order puts an end to the federal effort to hold Donald Trump criminally responsible for his attempts to stay in office after losing the 2020 election.
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23:09 (04:09)โ‡ขTrump's Triple Tariff Strike

โŒจThe newspapers report heavily on Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff plan targeting Canada and Mexico, with additional levies on China, citing drug flows and migration concerns (NYTimes, NPR, Yahoo, USA Today, Fox, Epoch Times, AP). In Europe, a new "Danish Model" emerges for Ukraine's weapons production financing (WSJ), while a California judge rules on a transgender athlete's volleyball participation case (LA Times).
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Outgoing President Joe Bidenโ€™s Justice Department moved on election night on Nov. 5 to essentially ensure the cover-up of a potentially massive green energy scandal, Breitbart News has learned exclusively.
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Yahoo! News

Trump vows sweeping taxes on goods from Mexico, Canada and China

The president-elect has pledged to use tariffs as a weapon against foreign countries to grow U.S. manufacturing and increase tax revenue.
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Trump ups ante on tariffs, vowing hikes for Mexico, Canada and China

The president-elect has pledged to use tariffs as a weapon against foreign countries to grow U.S. manufacturing and increase tax revenue.
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Yahoo! News

Trump promises sweeping tariff hikes on goods from Mexico, Canada, China

The president-elect has pledged to use tariffs as a weapon against foreign countries to grow U.S. manufacturing and increase tax revenue.
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