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koreatimes.co.kr | 10 min. ago NEW

US ends visa waiver for Chinese over birth tourism, people smuggling allegations

Washington has suspended visa-free entry for Chinese visitors to the Northern Mariana Islands amid allegations of birth tourism and people smuggling in the US territory. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday the suspension of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program.

US Senator Mike Lee hailed the move on social media, calling the program a "Biden-era loophole for Chinese birth tourism" and praising the Trump administration for having "closed" the pathway. The program, also known as EVS-TAP, allowed pre-screened Chinese nationals to visit the islands for up to 14 days without a US visa.

Under the new decision, existing authorizations will be cancelled from October 30, although Chinese nationals already in the Pacific Ocean territory may complete their authorized stays. More than 3,000 Chinese nationals entered under EVS-TAP in financial year 2025. The DHS said it had found "good cause" to suspend the program as "PRC [People's Republic of China] nationals are almost certainly exploiting EVS-TAP".

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bbc.co.uk | 21 min. ago NEW

Neil Young again sues Trump campaign for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally

The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.

nypost.com | 47 min. ago NEW

Grand jury doesn’t indict ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson: says AP

A federal grand jury in Washington rejected a Justice Department request to indict former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, according to The Associated Press sources.

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 15 min. ago

What would a Democratic Congress mean for Silicon Valley?

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Silicon Valley braces for Dems' scrutiny Silicon Valley is bracing for a firestorm of scrutiny should Democrats take control of Congress next year, underscoring how the industry’s efforts to get on President Trump’s good side last year became a political liability.

© Greg Nash After two years of...

nbcnews.com | 1 hrs. 39 min. ago

Trump says he’ll roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies

The EPA plans to ease regulations aimed at curbing methane leaks, Trump said. The potent greenhouse gas is a major contributor to climate change.

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 51 min. ago

Live updates: Trump holds second Texas rally in one day; Talarico plans dueling event

With one week to go before the midterms, President Trump arrived Tuesday afternoon in Texas, taking the stage to stump in Corpus Christi for GOP candidates before making his way to Lubbock to do the same. He's in the Lone Star State hoping to boost support for GOP Gov.

Greg Abbott's reelection bid and state...

thebulwark.com | 2 hrs. 39 min. ago

An Alabama Shrimper Has a Message for Trump About Gas Prices (w/ Maynard Dubuisson)

Will Sommer speaks with Alabama shrimper Maynard Dubuisson, a longtime Donald Trump supporter who says soaring diesel prices are pushing fishermen and small businesses to the brink.

smh.com.au | 2 hrs. 40 min. ago

The cult of Trump is waning. Now beware the death throes

The reality TV star who transformed America has lost his relevance, with Republicans expected to pay the price in the midterms. But therein lies great danger.

theguardian.com | 3 hrs. 6 min. ago

Trump’s cuts have exposed US to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn

President has taken an axe to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stalling climate research on and response to extreme weather eventsSweeping cuts to the premier US climate agency under Donald Trump have severely hampered the country’s capacity to forecast, research and respond to extreme weather events, former government officials and scientists have warned, as the US faces a cascade of hazards fueled by a potentially historic El Niño this winter.From the start of his second term, the president has taken aim at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), slashing staff levels, canceling contracts and grants, and shutting down databases and research laboratories.

The agency that has long been considered a global crown jewel in climate science and forecasting has lost roughly 20% of its staff since January 2025. Continue reading...

nbcnews.com | 3 hrs. 16 min. ago

‘Manosphere’ that helped Trump to power seems to be moving away from him

The demographic of young men who helped President Trump return to power in 2024 may be rethinking their vote ahead of midterms. Some polling says their support of the president may be waning, as even some top influencers in the space have lower favorability than last year.

NBC News’ Jon Allen reports.

businessinsider.com | 3 hrs. 17 min. ago

Cherry on top: Cheesecake Factory dishes out an earnings win from the center of the Obama-Trump controversy

The Cheesecake Factory reported strong earnings, serving up a win as it's caught in the middle between Barack Obama and the White House.

thehill.com | 3 hrs. 40 min. ago

Iran war cost increases to $47 billion

The cost of the U.S.’s war against Iran has gone up to $47 billion, an increase of more than $3 billion since last month, as President Trump mulls launching strikes against the Islamic Republic after the U.S. midterm elections. The biggest chunk of the cost is munition replacement at $29 billion, according to an Oct....

nytimes.com | 3 hrs. 41 min. ago

White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says

In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.

thebulwark.com | 4 hrs. ago

Trump Made an Extraordinary Threat Against Jon Ossoff

Catherine Rampell and Andrew Egger break down Donald Trump’s latest campaign strategy: promising taxpayer-funded benefits to voters and threatening to withhold money from states that don’t deliver Republican victories.

politico.com | 4 hrs. 8 min. ago

Republicans wanted Rubio on the stump. Trump coaxed him there.

“We love you, Texas,” the secretary of State told the crowd.

foxnews.com | 4 hrs. 10 min. ago

Russian diesel tankers close in on US ports as Trump, Putin deal triggers legal showdown

Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading to U.S. ports as Congress threatens to investigate companies involved in Trump's fuel deal with Moscow.

nbcnews.com | 4 hrs. 12 min. ago

Grand jury declines to indict former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, star witness of Jan. 6 committee

The failed indictment is one of many for federal prosecutors during the second Trump administration.

bbc.co.uk | 4 hrs. 13 min. ago

What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump

The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.

mirror.co.uk | 5 hrs. 4 min. ago

Trump vows to 'officially ban' phrase 'artificial intelligence' in the United States

Donald Trump says he is banning the phrase 'artificial intelligence' and replacing it with 'super intelligence' - which he believes better captures the technology's potential

nytimes.com | 5 hrs. 10 min. ago

Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson

The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.

abcnews.com | 5 hrs. 15 min. ago

DOJ fails to get indictment against ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson: Sources

A grand jury has refused to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on charges of lying to Congress over her testimony regarding Jan. 6, sources confirm.

thestar.com | 5 hrs. 16 min. ago

Grand jury refuses to indict ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say

FILE - Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, at the Capitol in Washington, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

nypost.com | 5 hrs. 40 min. ago

Supreme Court sides with Trump order to block Biden-era regulation that allowed judges to pause deportations

The Supreme Court declined to intervene Tuesday in a dispute over a Biden-era immigration regulation that allowed immigration judges to pause some deportation proceedings.

nypost.com | 5 hrs. 40 min. ago

Crime’s way down thanks to Trump — Dems will fight to send it back up

Violent crime fell 25% in 2025, but Democrats opposed the policies that drove it down.

thehill.com | 6 hrs. 8 min. ago

Rubio delivers 11-second remarks at Trump rally

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered brief, impromptu remarks at President Trump’s rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday. “It's an honor to work for the greatest country in the world, for the greatest president in the history of the United States of America. We love you, Texas.

Thank you,” Rubio told the crowd after...

economist.com | 6 hrs. 36 min. ago

Donald Trump may love the Middle East to death

The folly of wanting a Middle East run by nationalist strongmen and made rich by global commerce

theatlantic.com | 7 hrs. 2 min. ago

The Limits of Trump’s Midterm Trickery

If Democrats win big, that could stymie his election-denial schemes.

thehill.com | 7 hrs. 11 min. ago

Trump continues calls for Venezuela to be 51st state

President Trump renewed calls for Venezuela to be the 51st U.S. state after touting the barrels of oil coming from the South American country. "It will become a prosperous country, and who knows? Maybe someday soon, it will become a prosperous 51st state," Trump said of Venezuela.

"That's possible. Let's make it the 51st state."...

businessinsider.com | 7 hrs. 15 min. ago

Every place Trump has renamed during his second presidency, from the Gulf of Mexico to Lake Ontario

President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America" in August. Now he wants an ocean.

thehill.com | 7 hrs. 43 min. ago

Zacharia says press corps has ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome'

Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, who was fired from her role after five days following a rocky debut and scrutiny of her legal background, accused reporters of fueling “Trump Derangement Syndrome” in their coverage of President Trump. While Zacharia has remained relatively quiet since her ouster less than two weeks ago, in an...

thebulwark.com | 8 hrs. 6 min. ago

Sarah Matthews and Pablo Torre: The Pedophile Protection Party

Democrats offered a glimpse of the accountability that's likely coming over the Epstein cover-up: new allegations of rape against Trump and evidence that strongly suggests Epstein introduced Melania to Trump.

abcnews.com | 8 hrs. 23 min. ago

Trump continues red-state campaign push with days until midterms

Trump is set to attend campaign rallies in Texas on Tuesday.

nytimes.com | 8 hrs. 50 min. ago

Machado’s Return to Venezuela Tests Limits of U.S. Sway

Seeking new elections, María Corina Machado will need to tread carefully to avoid offending the Trump administration, while also asserting her own leadership.

pagesix.com | 8 hrs. 51 min. ago

Pregnant Savannah Chrisley’s new fiancé identified as Jason Galanis, Trump-pardoned fraudster with ties to Hunter Biden

Chrisley's new man was once sentenced to over 14 years in prison.

pagesix.com | 9 hrs. 24 min. ago

Vanessa Trump’s future plans with Tiger Woods revealed after beating breast cancer during ‘difficult’ year: ‘They’re very serious’

The update comes just days after Vanessa revealed she is cancer-free, six months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

abcnews.com | 9 hrs. 28 min. ago

Trump admin demands Washington set aside 400 ballots it says are from noncitizens

The Justice Department called on election officials in Washington state to requester some 400 ballots it says may belong to noncitizen voters.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 9 hrs. 54 min. ago

Trump to ban the term 'artificial intelligence', wants it called 'super intelligence'

nytimes.com | 9 hrs. 56 min. ago

The U.S. Called It Putin’s ‘Slush Fund.’ Now Trump May Drop Sanctions on It.

The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine.

foxnews.com | 9 hrs. 57 min. ago

Trump accused of trying to 'force' Senate candidate on voters as GOP feud erupts

Ralph Norman refuses to campaign for Darline Graham, accusing Trump of trying to force his hand-picked Senate candidate on South Carolina voters.

nypost.com | 10 hrs. 28 min. ago

Trump, Rubio expected to greet first shipment of 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil arriving in Texas post-deal with US

"This will be the first of the billions of barrels to come from this deal," a White House official noted.