Current developments from the United States, selected for clear sourcing and practical context.
FAA orders nationwide departure ground stop after air-traffic communications problems
The FAA has halted U.S. departures nationwide following air-traffic communications problems. Airborne flights may land, while inbound international flights are assessed individually.
Trump threatens to double Mexico tariffs over migrant caravan; Sheinbaum pushes back
Separate archival photographs; neither depicts the current tariff dispute. By Tito Baron Media News DeskSource-based reporting | Updated November 13, 2026 President Donald Trump has threatened to double tariffs on Mexico unless authorities stop migrants…
U.S. opens fiscal 2027 with $404 billion October deficit
By Tito Baron Media News DeskSource-based reporting | November 13, 2026 The United States recorded a $404 billion budget deficit in October, opening its new fiscal year with a substantially larger gap between revenue and…
Virginia’s “drunk raccoon” fundraiser tops US$290,000 for animal shelter
The “Trashed Panda” merchandise campaign is turning viral fame into animal care, shelter improvements and equipment for Hanover County officers.
Eight killed in Brooklyn building collapse as rescue search ends and investigation widens
Eight people died in the Flatbush collapse. Rescue searches have ended, and New York City is investigating the cause and inspecting linked construction sites.
Jobless claims explained: how to read the weekly US unemployment report
Understand initial claims, continuing claims and the four-week average, plus why weekly benefit applications differ from the US unemployment rate.
Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race as Hyde-Smith concedes
Democrat Scott Colom has defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s US Senate election, giving Democrats a breakthrough in a state that has not elected one of their candidates to the chamber since 1982. The…
US jobless claims rise to 200,000 as four-week average holds steady
New applications for US unemployment benefits increased last week, but the broader weekly trend remained steady, according to Labor Department figures released Thursday. Seasonally adjusted initial claims reached 200,000 for the week ending November 7,…
Veterans Day 2026: Honoring the People Behind the Uniform
Veterans Day honors those who served in war and peace. Its history, veterans’ own accounts and practical ways to offer support give November 11 lasting meaning.
Massie’s attempt to force Hegseth impeachment vote fails
The House referred Massie’s eight articles against Pete Hegseth to Judiciary, blocking an immediate impeachment vote. Massie alone broke Republican ranks.
California elects Becerra but rejects billionaire wealth tax
California elected Xavier Becerra while rejecting Proposition 40. The governor-elect also opposed the wealth tax, and a separate high-income tax extension led statewide.
Hegseth rejects Massie’s impeachment push as Trump pledges support
Rep. Thomas Massie’s eight articles challenge Hegseth’s use of military power. Hegseth defends the operations as lawful, and Trump promises to stand by him.