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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's $2,000 tariff checks might need a congressional OK

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's $2,000 tariff checks might need a congressional OK

Lakshmi Varanasi, Business Insider

Donald Trump has proposed sending $2,000 tariff checks to many Americans. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that might need a congressional OK.

Economy & FinanceTradeGovernment & Administration

Nov 16, 2025, 10:27 PM

Trump Turned DHS Into a “Department of Deportation”: Report

Trump Turned DHS Into a “Department of Deportation”: Report

Alexia Underwood, The New Republic

President Donald Trump’s obsessive focus on deporting immigrants has led to extreme changes at the Department of Homeland Security and undermined efforts to combat child exploitation and sex trafficking, a new report has found.According to The New York Times,…

Nov 16, 2025, 10:17 PM

Jeffrey Epstein’s Brother Clears Up the “Bubba” Mystery—Sort of

Jeffrey Epstein’s Brother Clears Up the “Bubba” Mystery—Sort of

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

The internet had a field day this week when the House Oversight Committee released thousands of billionaire child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s emails to the public—including an exchange with his brother Mark that seemingly referred to Donald Trump performin…

Legal & Justice

Nov 16, 2025, 10:16 PM

Major US carrier arrives in Caribbean as Trump puts Venezuela in crosshairs

Major US carrier arrives in Caribbean as Trump puts Venezuela in crosshairs

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Arrival of the USS Gerald R Ford, the nation's most advanced aircraft carrier, comes as US strikes alleged drug boats.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMilitaryCrisis & Emergency

Nov 16, 2025, 10:09 PM

Vote on Epstein files could be a rare Republican break with Trump

Vote on Epstein files could be a rare Republican break with Trump

Selina Wang, Lauren Peller, Hannah Demissie, ABC News

House vote on a bill to compel the release of the Epstein could be a rare example of Republican lawmakers openly breaking with President Donald Trump.

Nov 16, 2025, 10:00 PM

Selby beats Trump to take Champion of Champions title

Selby beats Trump to take Champion of Champions title

Tom Rostance, BBC News

Four-time world champion Mark Selby beats Judd Trump to take the Champion of Champions title for the first time in his career.

Personal & Family

Nov 16, 2025, 9:54 PM

Timeline: US strikes on alleged drug boats

Timeline: US strikes on alleged drug boats

Anne Flaherty, Ivan Pereira, Lilia Geho, ABC News

Since September, President Donald Trump has ordered strikes against what he alleges are drug boats from South America. Here's a timeline.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceMilitary

Nov 16, 2025, 9:18 PM

GOP Senator Speaks in Riddles Instead of Answering RFK Jr. Question

GOP Senator Speaks in Riddles Instead of Answering RFK Jr. Question

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

Senator Bill Cassidy gave a puzzling answer about his role in placing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services.During a Sunday appearance on Face The Nation, moderator Margaret Brennan asked if Cassidy—a physician whose…

Elections & PoliticsRepublican Party

Nov 16, 2025, 9:00 PM

Noah Oppenheim Talks About Writing ‘A House Of Dynamite,’ The Pentagon Pushback & Uncovering One Scary Fact Of The U.S. “Nuclear Monarchy”

Noah Oppenheim Talks About Writing ‘A House Of Dynamite,’ The Pentagon Pushback & Uncovering One Scary Fact Of The U.S. “Nuclear Monarchy”

Ted Johnson, Deadline

When the president in A House of Dynamite, played by Idris Elba, is weighing the future of all mankind as a nuclear missile hurtles toward Chicago, it’s made clear that he’s been thrust into a scenario he’s never rehearsed. In fact, as screenwriter Noah Oppen…

Nov 16, 2025, 8:58 PM

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

Leigh Beadon, Techdirt

This week, all our winning comments came in response to our post about Donald Trump falling for satire from a website called The Dunning-Kruger Times. In first place on the insightful side, it’s That One Guy with a comment about how this is hardly surprising:…

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaLegal & Justice

Nov 16, 2025, 8:40 PM

Hackers, your game is over - US government announces ‘strike force’ to stamp out Southeast Asian cyber scams

Hackers, your game is over - US government announces ‘strike force’ to stamp out Southeast Asian cyber scams

Efosa Udinmwen, TechRadar

US Strike Force disrupts Southeast Asian scam centers, seizing cryptocurrency and targeting DKBA and Chinese criminal networks.

Security & IntelligenceCybersecurityInternational Organizations

Nov 16, 2025, 8:32 PM

Mahmood: Take back migrants or face visa ban

Mahmood: Take back migrants or face visa ban

Charles Hymas, Yahoo Entertainment

Countries that refuse to take back illegal migrants from Britain will face visa bans, Shabana Mahmood is to announce.

ImmigrationPolicy & Legislation

Nov 16, 2025, 8:22 PM

What Barron Trump Told Joe Biden Moments Before His Father's Ruthless Inauguration Speech

Yahoo Entertainment

Personal & FamilyDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 8:19 PM

Democrats reject ‘current policy’ — unless it pays their base

Democrats reject ‘current policy’ — unless it pays their base

J.T. Young, TheBlaze

Washington’s latest fights make one thing unmistakable: Democrats shift their arguments as needed, but always in service of higher taxes, higher spending, and a bigger federal footprint. When the question earlier this year was whether to keep current tax poli…

Policy & LegislationTaxesBudgetEconomy & Finance

Nov 16, 2025, 8:00 PM

Syria detains members of security forces over Suwayda violence

Syria detains members of security forces over Suwayda violence

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Chief investigator declines to say how many arrested; some were identified by videos on social media.

Security & IntelligenceInternational Crisis

Nov 16, 2025, 7:53 PM

U.S. stations its most advanced aircraft carrier near Venezuela amid escalating show of force

U.S. stations its most advanced aircraft carrier near Venezuela amid escalating show of force

CBC News

Washington's most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal for the Trump administration's intentions in South America …

Foreign Policy & InternationalMilitarySecurity & Intelligence

Nov 16, 2025, 7:47 PM

Bessent Says $2,000 Tariff Checks Need Approval From Congress—After Trump Says They'll Come 'Next Year'

Bessent Says $2,000 Tariff Checks Need Approval From Congress—After Trump Says They'll Come 'Next Year'

Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff, Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/, Forbes

It’s unclear if the checks have the required support from Congress.

Economy & FinanceTradeCongress

Nov 16, 2025, 7:46 PM

MTG Says She Still Supports Trump—Despite Vicious Feud

MTG Says She Still Supports Trump—Despite Vicious Feud

Alexia Underwood, The New Republic

Far-right politician Marjorie Taylor Greene became embroiled in a bitter public fight with President Donald Trump this weekend which led her to receive threats against her life, she said—but she still supports him.Their falling out highlights a growing divide…

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartyDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 7:25 PM

Despite big election losses, Republican leaders insist there’s no problem with GOP policies

Despite big election losses, Republican leaders insist there’s no problem with GOP policies

pbs.org, Biztoc.com

Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, its message or President Donald Trump's leadership. Trump says Democrats and t…

Elections & PoliticsRepublican Party2026 MidtermsLeadership

Nov 16, 2025, 6:33 PM

Republican who’s been trying to get his party to release Epstein files predicts ‘deluge’ of votes from his party this week

Republican who’s been trying to get his party to release Epstein files predicts ‘deluge’ of votes from his party this week

fortune.com, Biztoc.com

Lawmakers seeking to force the release of files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are predicting a big win in the House this week with a “deluge of Republicans” voting for their bill and bucking the GOP leadership and President…

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartyLegal & Justice

Nov 16, 2025, 6:33 PM

Israel pushes US to close door on Palestinian statehood before UNSC vote

Israel pushes US to close door on Palestinian statehood before UNSC vote

Lorraine Mallinder, Al Jazeera English

Hardliners furious after US amends resolution to secure support of countries participating in Gaza stabilisation force.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGaza

Nov 16, 2025, 6:21 PM

Border Patrol commander touts dozens of North Carolina arrests leaving residents 'overwhelmed'

Border Patrol commander touts dozens of North Carolina arrests leaving residents 'overwhelmed'

SOPHIA TAREEN, BRIAN WITTE and MARYCLAIRE DALE, Yahoo Entertainment

A top Border Patrol commander touted dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents reported encounters with federal...

ImmigrationBorder SecurityRegional & StateFlorida

Nov 16, 2025, 6:12 PM

“You will have voted to protect pedophiles”: MAGA splits on Epstein files on Sunday talk shows

“You will have voted to protect pedophiles”: MAGA splits on Epstein files on Sunday talk shows

Alex Galbraith, Salon

On Sunday talk shows, Congressional Republicans forecast a schism over releasing the Epstein files.

Nov 16, 2025, 6:07 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are 'not America first' in fight over MAGA

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are 'not America first' in fight over MAGA

Luke Garrett, NPR

Trump called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a "traitor" after his revoking political endorsement of her. Greene said Sunday his words can "put my life in danger."

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartyDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 6:05 PM

Isn’t it ironic? Thrice married Trump mocks Massie’s remarriage

Isn’t it ironic? Thrice married Trump mocks Massie’s remarriage

CK Smith, Salon

The President takes to social media to get too personal with a GOP rival and the republicans aren't happy

Personal & FamilyElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Nov 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

The 10 Best Comedy Podcasts of the Week

The 10 Best Comedy Podcasts of the Week

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: November 16th, 2025

Media & Communications

Nov 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

Who is Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump’s MAGA ally turned critic?

Who is Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump’s MAGA ally turned critic?

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Trump calls Greene a 'traitor' and rescinds his endorsement of the lawmaker.

Nov 16, 2025, 5:09 PM

Taylor Green: Trump puts my life at risk by calling me 'traitor'

Taylor Green: Trump puts my life at risk by calling me 'traitor'

breakingthenews.net, Biztoc.com

United States Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Sunday that US President Donald Trump endangered her life by calling her a "traitor," but noted that she will still support the Trump adminis...

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartyDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 5:04 PM

‘The American Revolution’ Review: In Divided Times, Ken Burns Trumpets a Unifying Dictum: No Kings

‘The American Revolution’ Review: In Divided Times, Ken Burns Trumpets a Unifying Dictum: No Kings

Ben Travers, IndieWire

As America's 250th birthday approaches (with the grim reaper looming large), the distinguished documentarian's 12-hour series on our country's first — and, he argues, ongoing — revolution aims to rally the republic around rejecting despots, then and now.

Social Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 5:00 PM

Democracy in “question” as far right surges in Chilean election

Democracy in “question” as far right surges in Chilean election

Al Jazeera English

“He [Kast] has declared himself an admirer of Donald Trump in the United States..."

Foreign Policy & InternationalElections & Politics

Nov 16, 2025, 4:55 PM

See MacGruber Return to ‘SNL’ for Epstein Files Sketch

See MacGruber Return to ‘SNL’ for Epstein Files Sketch

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone

Will Forte’s MacGruber returned to 'Saturday Night Live' for a sketch that riffed on the Epstein files.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 4:52 PM

Kane double secures perfect England World Cup qualifying record

Kane double secures perfect England World Cup qualifying record

Sky Sports

A double from Harry Kane secured an unconvincing 2-0 win for England against Albania to ensure Thomas Tuchel's side remained unbeaten - without a goal conceded - to complete their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Nov 16, 2025, 4:30 PM

Update: Lumber Prices Down 8% Year-over-year

Update: Lumber Prices Down 8% Year-over-year

Calculated Risk, Calculatedriskblog.com

Here is another update on lumber prices. SPECIAL NOTE: The CME group discontinued the Random Length Lumber Futures contract on May 16, 202...

Economy & FinancePrices and Cost of Living

Nov 16, 2025, 4:28 PM

‘SNL’s MacGruber Saves Us From Same Tired Takes on Epstein Files

‘SNL’s MacGruber Saves Us From Same Tired Takes on Epstein Files

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

By Matt Solomon Published: November 16th, 2025

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 4:00 PM

Perhaps the most notoriously vitriolic member of the House just said the biggest problem facing the U.S. government today is “toxic fighting in politics.”

Perhaps the most notoriously vitriolic member of the House just said the biggest problem facing the U.S. government today is “toxic fighting in politics.”

The Daily Beast, Daily Beast

Rogue Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has spoken out about what she’s found most painful about her unceremonious ouster from MAGAland this week. “I stood...

Elections & PoliticsRepublican Party

Nov 16, 2025, 3:49 PM

Some National Guard troops to be withdrawn from Chicago and Portland, reports

Some National Guard troops to be withdrawn from Chicago and Portland, reports

Reuters, The Indian Express

He told Fox News he was confident China will honor agreements on rare earths.

Nov 16, 2025, 3:45 PM

Protesters Slam Trump’s Newest Crackdown on Democrat-led City

Protesters Slam Trump’s Newest Crackdown on Democrat-led City

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, are rallying in opposition to the invasion of their city by federal immigration enforcement agents under President Donald Trump. On Saturday, Homeland Security official Tricia McLaughlin announced that the Trump adminis…

ImmigrationProtestsSecurity & IntelligenceDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 3:27 PM

DOJ quietly replaces...

DOJ quietly replaces...

The Associated Press, NBC News

The Justice Department posted pardons online bearing identical copies of President Donald Trump's signature before quietly correcting them this week after what the agency called a "technical error."The replacements came after online commenters seized on strik…

DOJ ActionsPresidential Security

Nov 16, 2025, 3:19 PM

“Saturday Night Live”: Epstein emails are breakout star of Glen Powell-led episode

“Saturday Night Live”: Epstein emails are breakout star of Glen Powell-led episode

Alex Galbraith, Salon

A revived MacGruber even joined in on the dogpile

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 3:08 PM

Donald Trump Calls For Late Night Host Seth Meyers To Be Fired — And This Time, FCC Chairman Reposts POTUS’ Demand

Donald Trump Calls For Late Night Host Seth Meyers To Be Fired — And This Time, FCC Chairman Reposts POTUS’ Demand

Ted Johnson, Deadline

During a weekend in which he has raged at critics, Donald Trump lashed out at Seth Meyers, as he has done before, while calling on the NBC late-night host to...

Elections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 3:06 PM

Costco’s (COST) Been A Disappointment but I’d Never Sell It, Says Jim Cramer

Costco’s (COST) Been A Disappointment but I’d Never Sell It, Says Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 9 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About in a Show Where He Advised OpenAI to Slow Down. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is one of...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 3:04 PM

Intuit’s (INTU) Brand New Program Hasn’t Done Anything for the Stock, Says Jim Cramer

Intuit’s (INTU) Brand New Program Hasn’t Done Anything for the Stock, Says Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 9 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About in a Show Where He Advised OpenAI to Slow Down. Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) is one of the stocks Jim...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 3:03 PM

Ashley Padilla Cemented Her ‘SNL’ Star Status in Trump Cold Open

Ashley Padilla Cemented Her ‘SNL’ Star Status in Trump Cold Open

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

Her turn as Karoline Leavitt was a season standout performance

Media & CommunicationsElections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 3:00 PM

Aaron Sorkin on Writing Presidents and America’s ‘Cult-Like Devotion’ to Trump

Aaron Sorkin on Writing Presidents and America’s ‘Cult-Like Devotion’ to Trump

Kate Storey, Rolling Stone

On the 30th anniversary of his White House-set rom-com The American President, the filmmaker talks about the coarsening of politics and why the movie now seems "quaint"

Social Issues & CultureElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Nov 16, 2025, 3:00 PM

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in city of Charlotte

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in city of Charlotte

BBC News

Operation "Charlotte's Web" is part of Donald Trump’s attempt to deliver "the largest deportation programme" in US history.

ImmigrationLaw EnforcementSecurity & Intelligence

Nov 16, 2025, 2:58 PM

Iran says no prospect of talks as West builds pressure over nuclear issue

Iran says no prospect of talks as West builds pressure over nuclear issue

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Foreign minister says Iran has not been enriching uranium at any of its sites since Israel and the US bombed them.

IranNuclear PolicyForeign Policy & International

Nov 16, 2025, 2:06 PM

MAGA right’s new fascist man-crush: He’s been dead for 50 years

MAGA right’s new fascist man-crush: He’s been dead for 50 years

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

In the early years of SNL, Francisco Franco was "still dead." But to his 21st-century fanboys, he's immortal

Social Issues & CulturePolitical EndorsementsProtests

Nov 16, 2025, 2:00 PM

This Was the Most Brutal ‘Weekend Update’ Joke About Trump and Epstein

This Was the Most Brutal ‘Weekend Update’ Joke About Trump and Epstein

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

The latest details from the Epstein files proved to be very fruitful for Michael Che and Colin Jost

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 2:00 PM

The birth of the climate doula

The birth of the climate doula

Jessica Kutz, The 19th, 19thnews.org

In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.

Climate PolicyPublic HealthRegional & StateFlorida

Nov 16, 2025, 2:00 PM

Glen Powell Finally Hosts ‘SNL’ With Olivia Dean And Will Forte

Glen Powell Finally Hosts ‘SNL’ With Olivia Dean And Will Forte

Rosa Escandon, Contributor, Rosa Escandon, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/rosaescandon/, Forbes

Wigs, impressions, and Epstein jokes dominate this week's episode of 'SNL' with first time host Glen Powell and musical guest Olivia Dean.

Media & Communications

Nov 16, 2025, 1:37 PM

Maduro sings for Trump!

Maduro sings for Trump!

Harvey Geh, The-sun.com

Maduro sings for Trump! (Third column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Belts out John Lennon's 'Imagine'... Calls for no war with USA... Marines in shootout with suspected gang members in Haiti... Drudge Report Feed needs y…

Foreign Policy & InternationalDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 1:31 PM

Seven faith leaders arrested at ICE facility protest...

Seven faith leaders arrested at ICE facility protest...

Jack Jenkins, Religionnews.com

Seven faith leaders arrested at ICE facility protest... (First column, 11th story, link) Related stories:Federal agents deployed to Charlotte for immigration enforcement, despite rejections from local leaders... Pastor describes Border …

ProtestsImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 1:31 PM

Crypto price plunge: What Eric Trump, Michael Saylor, and others are saying

Crypto price plunge: What Eric Trump, Michael Saylor, and others are saying

Brian Sozzi, Yahoo Entertainment

Crypto volatility is back, and it's to the downside. Here's what the power players are doing.

CryptocurrencyEconomy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 1:30 PM

This Palestinian human rights group was sanctioned by Trump. Its chief wishes US allies would take a stand

This Palestinian human rights group was sanctioned by Trump. Its chief wishes US allies would take a stand

Alice Speri, Yahoo Entertainment

Shawan Jabarin says US colleagues and funders have distanced themselves from West Bank-based Al-Haq over the sanctions

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 1:08 PM

Chile votes for new president in communist vs far-right contest

Chile votes for new president in communist vs far-right contest

Umut Uras, Al Jazeera English

Elections pit governing leftist coalition against conservative challenger and will also redefine country's legislature.

Elections & PoliticsRegional & State

Nov 16, 2025, 1:06 PM

Tell Students the Truth About American History

Tell Students the Truth About American History

Clint Smith, The Atlantic

We owe it to Americans of all ages to be honest about the country’s past, including its contradictions.

Social Issues & CultureEducation

Nov 16, 2025, 1:00 PM

There’s No #1 Comedian Right Now, And That’s A Good Thing

There’s No #1 Comedian Right Now, And That’s A Good Thing

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

Josh Johnson and Trevor Noah discuss how the industry changed

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Nov 16, 2025, 1:00 PM

Your artificial Christmas tree will cost more this year, thanks in part to tariffs

Your artificial Christmas tree will cost more this year, thanks in part to tariffs

Ayesha Rascoe, NPR

If you're planning on buying an artificial Christmas tree this year, you may want to make your purchase sooner rather than later.

Economy & FinanceTrade

Nov 16, 2025, 12:49 PM

Three community college presidents discuss the Trump administration's impact on them

Three community college presidents discuss the Trump administration's impact on them

Ayesha Rascoe, NPR

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks three community college presidents - J.B. Buxton, Nerita Hughes, and Georgia Lorenz - how the Trump administration's war on higher education is affecting their schools.

EducationGovernment & Administration

Nov 16, 2025, 12:48 PM

Scientists sound the alarm after linking popular home appliance to cancer risk: 'Risks for the children are [approximately] 4-16 times higher"

Scientists sound the alarm after linking popular home appliance to cancer risk: 'Risks for the children are [approximately] 4-16 times higher"

Catherine Wilkins, Yahoo Entertainment

The study found that the risks were significant.

Health & SciencePublic Health

Nov 16, 2025, 12:45 PM

Why are biologic drugs expensive? Will Trump’s plans make them cheaper?

Why are biologic drugs expensive? Will Trump’s plans make them cheaper?

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

FDA aims to speed biosimilar approvals to increase competition, but experts warn drug prices may not drop quickly.

HealthcareEconomy & FinancePolicy & Legislation2024 Presidential

Nov 16, 2025, 12:37 PM

Links 11/16/2025

Links 11/16/2025

Haig Hovaness, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our strategic daily links: undersea courtship, chemtrails, Venezuela tensions, China EV slowdown, crumbling parliament, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wr…

Science PolicyEnvironment

Nov 16, 2025, 11:55 AM

Donald Trump is relishing his pardon power — and using it

Donald Trump is relishing his pardon power — and using it

Heather Digby Parton, Salon

The president's rampant misuse of pardon power is yet another assault on democracy

Legal & JusticePresidential SecurityElections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 11:45 AM

10 Sunday Reads

10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Bitcoin’s Plunge Means Trouble Beyond Tokens: Robinhood, Coinbase, and Interactive Brokers are getting clobbered, too. But you can protect your portfolio. (Barron’s) • …

Economy & FinanceCryptocurrency

Nov 16, 2025, 11:30 AM

Teen Vogue changed how a generation saw politics and inclusion. That era could be over

Teen Vogue changed how a generation saw politics and inclusion. That era could be over

Candice Norwood, The 19th, Salon

Layoffs raise deeper questions about who gets to tell the news.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 11:00 AM

RFK Jr. Wants to Link Antidepressants Like SSRIs to Mass Shootings. Experts Aren’t Buying It

RFK Jr. Wants to Link Antidepressants Like SSRIs to Mass Shootings. Experts Aren’t Buying It

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

Studies show that people who commit mass shootings aren't more likely to be taking antidepressants. But is RFK Jr. paying any attention?

Social Issues & CultureHealth & Science

Nov 16, 2025, 11:00 AM

Epstein Is the Only Thing That Could Turn Trump’s Base Against Him

Epstein Is the Only Thing That Could Turn Trump’s Base Against Him

Alain Stephens, The Intercept

America were already seething about the shutdown and the economy. Then they saw Epstein write that Trump “knew about the girls.” The post Epstein Is the Only Thing That Could Turn Trump’s Base Against Him appeared first on The Intercept.

Legal & JusticeDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 11:00 AM

The ‘Rolls-Royce Of Turkey’ Is Coming To America

The ‘Rolls-Royce Of Turkey’ Is Coming To America

Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff, Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/fresh-take/, Forbes

Paul Kelly's family farm in England has been selling $500 heirloom turkeys for two generations. Now, after a decade breeding them in Virginia, KellyBronze birds are looking to gobble up America's Thanksgiving market.

AgricultureEconomy & Finance

Nov 16, 2025, 11:00 AM

Iran's foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country

Iran's foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country

JON GAMBRELL, Yahoo Entertainment

Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday said that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country, trying to signal to the West that it remains...

IranNuclear PolicyForeign Policy & International

Nov 16, 2025, 10:33 AM

Warren Buffett exposed the top reason for Donald Trump’s business failures long before he became president

Warren Buffett exposed the top reason for Donald Trump’s business failures long before he became president

Moneywise, Yahoo Entertainment

Learn from Trump's real estate history to avoid repeating his mistakes.

Economy & FinancePersonal Business

Nov 16, 2025, 10:17 AM

US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats after split

US lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats after split

Umut Uras, Al Jazeera English

The former Trump ally accuses him of trying to intimidate Republicans before US House vote next week over Epstein files.

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartyDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 10:04 AM

The Harvard Endowment’s Biggest Public Investment is Now Bitcoin

The Harvard Endowment’s Biggest Public Investment is Now Bitcoin

Kyle Torpey, Gizmodo.com

The endowment dramatically increased its holdings of a spot bitcoin ETF since its previous such report.

Nov 16, 2025, 10:00 AM

SNAP Is Funded Again. States Still Have to Deal With Trump’s New Eligibility Restrictions.

Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com

The biggest anti-hunger program in the U.S. is set to lose over $187 billion between now and 2034.

Nov 16, 2025, 10:00 AM

Americans really want their cheap stuff back

Americans really want their cheap stuff back

estewart@insider.com (Emily Stewart), Business Insider

The White House told America to 'suck it up' on high prices. After Mamdani's win, where affordability was a key issue, Trump is scrambling to reverse.

Economy & FinanceInflationPrices and Cost of Living

Nov 16, 2025, 9:11 AM

Makhachev dominates Della Maddalena to win UFC welterweight belt

Makhachev dominates Della Maddalena to win UFC welterweight belt

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Makhachev makes light of stepping up a weight class to beat Della Maddalena by unanimous decision.

Nov 16, 2025, 6:55 AM

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Garners Crowd Favor With Scorching Epstein List Jokes: “Trump’s Like The Forrest Gump Of Meeting Famous Pedophiles”

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Garners Crowd Favor With Scorching Epstein List Jokes: “Trump’s Like The Forrest Gump Of Meeting Famous Pedophiles”

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline

SNL‘s Weekend Update was sizzling tonight — going no frills and eschewing guests, bits and standup sets — with numerous shots taken at President Donald Trump’s expense following the release of hundreds and thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails this week further…

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureLegal & Justice

Nov 16, 2025, 6:46 AM

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Hammers Trump Over Epstein

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Hammers Trump Over Epstein

William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone

On SNL, Weekend Update's Colin Jost jokes about the Epstein emails: Donald Trump "is like the Forrest Gump of meeting famous pedophiles"

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 6:39 AM

Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine

Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine

EMMA BURROWS, Yahoo Entertainment

A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal that has engulfed Kyiv...

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineNATORussiaEurope

Nov 16, 2025, 6:01 AM

‘SNL’ Humiliates Karoline Leavitt With Savage New Impression

‘SNL’ Humiliates Karoline Leavitt With Savage New Impression

Catherine Bouris, Daily Beast

Karoline Leavitt finally received the Saturday Night Live treatment this weekend, with Ashley Padilla debuting her impression of Trump’s press secretary in...

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 16, 2025, 5:44 AM

Jim Cramer on CarMax: “I Would Not Own That Stock”

Jim Cramer on CarMax: “I Would Not Own That Stock”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. Answering a caller’s query about the stock, Cramer remarked: “Okay, so look, I’ve...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Jim Cramer on ServiceNow: “If You Invest for the Long Term, I Want You to Hold It”

Jim Cramer on ServiceNow: “If You Invest for the Long Term, I Want You to Hold It”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. During the lightning round, when a caller inquired about the stock, Cramer...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Jim Cramer on American Express: “I Think That Company’s Great”

Jim Cramer on American Express: “I Think That Company’s Great”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. Cramer showed a positive sentiment toward the company, as he said...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Jim Cramer Says “Even Disney Seems to Anticipate a Near-Term Soft Spot”

Jim Cramer Says “Even Disney Seems to Anticipate a Near-Term Soft Spot”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. Cramer discussed the company’s earnings and the following market...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Visa (V) Beats Q4 Revenue Estimates as Strong U.S. Consumer Spending Drives Card Transactions

Visa (V) Beats Q4 Revenue Estimates as Strong U.S. Consumer Spending Drives Card Transactions

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) ranks among the best financial stocks to buy according to billionaire Ken Fisher. On October 28, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) slightly exceeded...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Jim Cramer on Live Nation Entertainment: “Another Stock That Had Been Doing Very, Very Well Until Recently”

Jim Cramer on Live Nation Entertainment: “Another Stock That Had Been Doing Very, Very Well Until Recently”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. Cramer highlighted the company’s “top and bottom line miss...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Citigroup (C) Partners With Coinbase to Expand Digital Asset Payment Solutions for Institutional Clients

Citigroup (C) Partners With Coinbase to Expand Digital Asset Payment Solutions for Institutional Clients

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) ranks among the best financial stocks to buy according to billionaire Ken Fisher. On October 28, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) and Coinbase...

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Jim Cramer on Royal Caribbean: “Their Fourth Quarter Revenue Outlook Was a Tad Disappointing”

Jim Cramer on Royal Caribbean: “Their Fourth Quarter Revenue Outlook Was a Tad Disappointing”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. Cramer commented on the company’s earnings and forecasts during...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

American Express (AXP) Upgraded to Hold After Strong Quarterly Performance and Card Launch

American Express (AXP) Upgraded to Hold After Strong Quarterly Performance and Card Launch

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) ranks among the best financial stocks to buy according to billionaire Ken Fisher. Freedom Capital Markets boosted its...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Jim Cramer on Sweetgreen: “Not a Good Performer”

Jim Cramer on Sweetgreen: “Not a Good Performer”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE:SG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. Cramer highlighted the issue that is causing companies like Sweetgreen to miss...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

UBS Reaffirms Buy Rating on JPMorgan (JPM) as AI Drives Revenue Growth and Innovation

UBS Reaffirms Buy Rating on JPMorgan (JPM) as AI Drives Revenue Growth and Innovation

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) ranks among the best financial stocks to buy according to billionaire Ken Fisher. Following an investor meeting with the...

Economy & FinanceBankingTechnology RegulationArtificial Intelligence

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

Jim Cramer on TKO: “Its Business Seems to Be on Fire”

Jim Cramer on TKO: “Its Business Seems to Be on Fire”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed recently. Cramer highlighted the company’s most profitable divisions during the...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 5:12 AM

‘Saturday Night Live’ Cold Open Skewers Donald Trump’s Struggle To Deflect From His Ties To Jeffrey Epstein: “I Barely Knew The Guy”

‘Saturday Night Live’ Cold Open Skewers Donald Trump’s Struggle To Deflect From His Ties To Jeffrey Epstein: “I Barely Knew The Guy”

Ted Johnson, Deadline

Saturday Night Live opened with Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) trying his best to deflect from Jeffrey Epstein, as the focus has turned on a vote next week to compel the release of Justice Department files on the convicted sexual predator. Johnson’s Trum…

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureLegal & Justice

Nov 16, 2025, 4:55 AM

BofA Maintains Buy Rating on NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock

BofA Maintains Buy Rating on NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock

Bob Karr, Yahoo Entertainment

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the Best Fundamentally Strong Stocks to Buy. On November 10, Vivek Arya maintained a “Buy” rating on the company’s...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 4:41 AM

UBS Lifts Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Target, Reaffirms Buy Rating

UBS Lifts Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Target, Reaffirms Buy Rating

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) is included among the 15 Best Passive Income Stocks to Buy Right Now. On November 6, UBS⁠ Inc. raised its price‍...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 3:40 AM

Goldman Sachs Cuts Brown & Brown (BRO) Price Target, Keeps Neutral Rating

Goldman Sachs Cuts Brown & Brown (BRO) Price Target, Keeps Neutral Rating

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) is included among the 15 Best Passive Income Stocks to Buy Right Now. On November 6, Gold‍ma‌n Sach‍s analyst Robert Cox cut the ...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 3:37 AM

Mondelez (MDLZ) Target Lowered to $62 as Analyst Maintains Neutral Stance

Mondelez (MDLZ) Target Lowered to $62 as Analyst Maintains Neutral Stance

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is included among the 15 Best Passive Income Stocks to Buy Right Now. O⁠n November 10, DA Davidson’s Brian Hol‍land...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 16, 2025, 3:35 AM

Trump, 79, Crashes Wedding to Ramble About Heaven

Trump, 79, Crashes Wedding to Ramble About Heaven

Jack Revell, Daily Beast

President Donald Trump crashed a wedding taking place at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Friday to lecture the happy couple on how he might connive his way through ...

Personal & FamilyDonald Trump

Nov 16, 2025, 2:59 AM

'We're just going to go through this again': Americans fear second government shutdown

'We're just going to go through this again': Americans fear second government shutdown

BBC News

With the funding deal due to expire at the end of January, Americans are saving up to cope with no income again.

Government & AdministrationBudget

Nov 16, 2025, 2:55 AM

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