Kim Jong Un is ‘willing to engage’ with Trump and could seek summit soon, South Korea says Trump had suggested he could meet Kim during his recent Asia tour, before saying he was too busy The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
First Thing: Trump administration to fund just half of food stamp benefits Department of Agriculture using contingency funds to keep benefits going amid government shutdown. Plus, economists warn $70tn in inherited wealth over next decade will widen inequality The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025
Stock Index Futures Plunge on Valuation Concerns December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -1.01%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -1.31% this morning as quarterly results from AI bellwether Palantir failed to impress investors and Wall Street executives cautioned about a potential correction due to sky-high valuations. Barchart · Nov 4, 2025
Donald Trump’s tough-guy act crumbles, announces being ‘100% anti-Trump’ is ‘illegal’ Uh-oh, someone's ego got massively bruised. We Got This Covered · Nov 4, 2025
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon breaks ranks with fellow execs and says he will ‘offer to help’ Mamdani Progressive Democrat appears to be on course to become New York City’s next mayor The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
Zohran Mamdani's New York Momentum Inspires Europe's Progressives Ahead of 2026 Votes Zohran Mamdani's rise in New York has inspired Europe's left-wing parties to adopt his affordability-focused, grassroots campaign model ahead of 2026. International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025
Türkiye Hosts Gaza Summit as Ceasefire Falters: Is Israel to Blame for Renewed Tensions? Türkiye leads urgent talks with Arab and Muslim nations as Gaza's fragile ceasefire unravels and Israel faces renewed scrutiny over deadly strikes. International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025
New York City voters head to polls for closely watched mayoral election Race has gained national attention with Trump threatening to pull federal funds from the city if Zohran Mamdani wins The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
What to expect as voters test Trump’s sway and party power from New York to California Off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile New York race, could reshape the political map The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025
It’s Election Day in Texas. Here’s what to watch. Texans will decide the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the state Constitution and vote in special elections for Congress and the state Senate. The Texas Tribune · Nov 4, 2025
Democrat Rehmet, Republican Wambsganss head to runoff in special election for North Texas Senate seat With the GOP vote fractured between Wambsganss and another Republican, Rehmet led the three-person contest for the red-leaning district. The Texas Tribune · Nov 4, 2025
In 2024 this MAGA mom crowed over ‘liberal tears’, now her family has ‘NO income’ and ‘we are desperate’ You reap what you sow. We Got This Covered · Nov 4, 2025
US government shutdown set to become longest ever as impasse grinds on The government shutdown is set to surpass the previous record set in early 2019 and officially become the longest on record, lasting 36 days. Euronews · Nov 4, 2025
Is Andrew Cuomo Married? A Look at the NYC Mayor Candidate's Divorce, Love Life, and 'Mystery Girlfriend' Cuomo married Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy, in 1990, uniting two of America's most storied political families. International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 China blames Netherlands for chip supply tensions amid Nexperia standoff China's Commerce Ministry has blamed the Netherlands for what it called “chaos” in the semiconductor supply chain
Axios · Nov 4, 2025 Chaos at the FDA leaves staffers disturbed, ready to leave Questions over reliability have risen over the underperforming and dysfunctional FDA.
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 The trouble with US veterans benefits isn’t ‘rampant’ fraud – it’s bureaucratic roadblocks, advocates say Veterans groups say recent Washington Post stories on VA disability payments paint a misleading picture. The paper stands by its reporting
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 Democrats fight to rebuild in key state races on election day With polls showing signs of recovery after a popularity slump, Tuesday’s results will test whether the party can regain voters’ trust
Axios · Nov 4, 2025 Homicides keep plunging in Trump's "hellhole" cities New data show killings dropping dramatically in D.C., Memphis, Chicago and Portland, Ore., where Trump has focused his National Guard plan.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Lauren Boebert blasted over ‘racist’ Halloween costume mocking migrants amid ICE crackdown Colorado Republican and boyfriend accused of ‘sick joke’ by dressing for party as Mexican woman and immigration officer to make light of mass deportation
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Pakistan hits back at Donald Trump after he accuses US ally of testing nuclear weapons US president claims China, Russia, Pakistan and North Korea are all testing nuclear weapons
Benzinga · Nov 4, 2025 Patria-backed Omnia Reportedly Joins $9 Billion TikTok Data Center Project In Brazil Omnia, a data center company owned by Brazil’s Patria Investments (NASDAQ:PAX), is reportedly participating in over a $9 billion data center project expected to have TikTok as its primary client.
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 Family speaks out after death of man deported by ICE in vegetative state Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel’s family alleges negligence and inhumane treatment
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves signals tax rises and warns ‘each of us must do our bit’ Chancellor warns ‘we will all have to contribute’ to fixing Britain’s public finances
International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025 Voting Panic Hits Washington as Shutdown Blocks Last-Minute Election Push As the shutdown nears six weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over funding, leaving election teams, workers, and families in limbo.