National progressive organizations urged Chuck Schumer to step down, and have encouraged New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for his Senate seat in 2029. LA Times

VOA VIEW: He is pitiful.

The victim was sitting on a bench at a platform near the University of Illinois Chicago around 11:14 p.m. when the alleged attacker plunged a knife into her chest. New York Post

Trump told ESPN host Pat McAfee that he fears that "lesser" sports are being scrapped due to the practice of directly paying athletes on top of name, image and likeness (NIL) sponsorships by companies and booster clubs. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Trump is right.

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Homes are lingering longer on the market than they have in years, new Redfin data shows. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Bad time.

President Donald Trump responded to former first lady Michelle Obama's criticism of his White House renovation plans in an interview with Laura Ingraham, boasting that the new ballroom replacing the East Wing will be "one of the greatest" in the world. New York Post

VOA VIEW: As he should.

Who wants to teach schoolchildren their nation once fought a war against farmers with muskets — and lost? New York Post

VOA VIEW: Madness!

The judge instead adopted a map drawn by a centrist coalition. Democrats celebrated the ruling ahead of the 2026 midterms, but Republicans vowed to fight it. New York Times

VOA VIEW: It will be overturned by the SC.

The arrival of the carrier bolsters the already extensive deployment of American forces in the region. Britain will cease sharing some intelligence with the U.S. because of concerns over boat strikes. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Britain is making a major mistake.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a chief critic of the president and an opponent of oil exploration in the Pacific, called the proposal “dead on arrival.” New York Times

VOA VIEW: Newsom will fail.

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Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday to speak with wounded soldiers and recovering veterans -- a day before Veterans Day. OANN

Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he is running for a fourth term -- as he continues his mission to safeguard the state of Texas from “far-left progressive insanity.” OANN

VOA VIEW: Worthwhile in endeavor.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blames the Biden administration for ushering in an affordability crisis after inflation surged to the worst levels in decades under the Democrat. OANN

VOA VIEW: Biden made a mess of everything.

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned a trail runner who briefly took a prohibited trail on his way to a record time up and down the tallest peak in the Teton Range of western Wyoming. Washington Times

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Conservation groups sued Monday over a state program in Alaska that authorizes killing brown bears and black bears as a way to increase the size of a once-significant caribou herd in the southwest part of the state. The groups allege the program lacks a scientific basis and is unconstitutional. Washington Times

Marines are rightly proud of their "first to fight" reputation, but they're also "first to celebrate." Washington Times

VOA VIEW: well deserved.

Tensions over the Israel-Hamas war have spilled into schools around the U.S., with advocates reporting a rise in antisemitic harassment since the 2023 surprise attack on Israel. While some argue school leaders have failed to take the threat seriously, others warn criticism of Israel and the military campaign in Gaza are interpreted too often as hate speech. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Sad but truth.

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A judge on Monday allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to the nation's capital. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: As it should.

Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols on Monday declined to choose between the electric chair and lethal injection for his Dec. 11 execution, meaning the state will default to lethal injection. Washington Times

The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday. CBS

VOA VIEW: Sad!

The Senate passed a funding package that would end the shutdown in a 60-40 vote Monday night. CBS

VOA VIEW: Finally!

The nonprofit War Horses for Veterans near Kansas City welcomes combat veterans for a nearly weeklong, all-expense-paid experience. Veterans take the reins, connect with others and learn to move forward from PTSD. CBS

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President Trump is seeking to wipe away a $5 million verdict won by E. Jean Carroll after two years of failed efforts to win a retrial in the case. CBS

VOA VIEW: As they should .

Wholesale prices for frozen turkeys are expected to be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from last year's average. CBS

A harsh drop in temperatures is being delivered to the eastern two thirds of the U.S. thanks to a polar vortex dipping down from the Arctic. CBS

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Since the beginning of 2024, job openings have outnumbered hires by more than 2.2 million a month. CNBC

Airlines will need time to adjust schedules even after the shutdown ends, carriers warned. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

Longer auto loans can lower the monthly payments. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Borrowers will be upside down.

Apple has removed two popular gay dating apps from its Chinese iOS Store after receiving an order from Beijing's main internet regulator and censorship authority. CNBC

Jewish students at NYC universities express fear over Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory, citing concerns about campus safety and community impact. FOX News

VOA VIEW: A righteous feeling.

Families file wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic after July 4th Texas flood killed 25 campers and counselors. Legal action claims negligence and profit over safety. FOX News

VOA VIEW: True!

A bloody altercation erupted Monday near UC Berkeley ahead of a Turning Point USA event featuring Dr. Frank Turek and Rob Schneider, just months after the assassination of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Unfortunate turmoil.

Stacie-Marie Laughton, who has been called the first openly transgender elected lawmaker in U.S. history, pleaded guilty to federal child sex abuse charges in Boston court. FOX News

VOA VIEW: It should not have happened.

A mobile lounge, also called a people mover, at Washington Dulles International Airport crashed into a dock Monday, injuring 18 people inside. UPI

Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of allowing prisoners to sue government officials for damages in their personal capacities on Monday. UPI

VOA VIEW: A reasonable position to take.

British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi, who has been in U.S. immigration custody since late last month, is to be released, his wife and attorneys said Monday. UPI

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