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🗳️ PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY
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NOV 7, 2028
FAA halts departures nationwide
A nationwide FAA ground stop after communications problems at multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers halted departures, stranding travelers and disrupting cargo and logistics coast to coast.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump asylum order
The Court agreed to review a challenge to the presidential order suspending asylum at the southern border, a decision that could affect who can lawfully seek asylum and enforcement.
Tanker strikes river cruise boat in New Orleans
A tanker collided with the docked American Heritage, with more than 100 people aboard, prompting a large rescue and possible disruptions to Mississippi River traffic and port operations.
Lutnick to testify; Treasury faults Commerce over China chip curbs
Congress will question officials about Nvidia’s China chip sales; outcomes could reshape export rules and oversight, affecting U.S. tech competitiveness and national-security policy.
Wholesale prices still climbing: PPI +0.3% in October
Producer prices rose 0.3% in October and 6.5% year-over-year — higher wholesale inflation can raise borrowing costs, push consumer prices, and influence Fed interest-rate choices.
Democrats weigh impeaching HHS secretary RFK Jr.
House push could unsettle federal health leadership and slow policy decisions that affect health programs, regulations and services Americans use.
U.S. shoots down 2 Iranian drones over Bahrain
U.S. forces downed two Iranian drones over Bahrain while denying a claimed radar strike — the incident could heighten risks to U.S. personnel and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
USPS makes 11% fuel surcharge permanent, approves rate hikes
USPS will make an 11% fuel surcharge permanent and raise shipping prices, increasing costs for small businesses and consumers and making holiday mailing more expensive.
Congress’s attending physician resigns amid Pentagon probe
The top doctor for lawmakers and Supreme Court justices resigned amid a Pentagon inspector-general probe, raising questions about medical oversight and continuity of care on Capitol Hill.
Tornadoes, severe storms slam Delaware Valley
Severe storms and tornado warnings disrupted commutes and caused property damage across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware in a major metro corridor.
Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
A leadership fight could shape the Senate's agenda next Congress, influencing which legislation gets priority and how the chamber operates.
Family Dollar to pay $63M over deceptive pricing
$63 million settlement addresses shelf-register overcharges that hit millions at budget stores, offering redress and forcing pricing changes.
30-year mortgage rate slips to 7.11%
A fourth weekly decline to 7.11% can modestly lower monthly mortgage payments and slightly improve affordability for buyers and refinancers.
Commanders beat Giants 24-21 on late TD
Washington 24, New York 21 — late Jayden Daniels touchdown to Stefon Diggs decided the prime-time game, impacting the NFC East race.
Five shot near Logan Circle; suspect died by suicide
A high-profile shooting near the White House wounded five and killed one, prompting a large police response and city safety alerts.
DOJ moves to seize $1.2B from Binance hack; FBI warns on North Korean schemes
Authorities moved to seize $1.2 billion linked to a Binance hack while the FBI warned North Korean crypto theft funds pose cyber and national-security risks.
SpaceX aims Friday for Starship double-catch attempt
A planned test to catch both Starship stages could advance rapid reuse of rockets, which may lower launch costs if successful.
National average gas price dips below $4 for first time since July
Cheaper pump prices lower travel and commuting costs as the national average drops below $4, helping household budgets ahead of holidays.
UPDATE: Cargo ship hits Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, snarling cross-river traffic
A ship strike left the bridge stuck open briefly, creating major backups for commuters between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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