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Bessent Moved to Military Base After Iranian Threats

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has recently moved from his Washington, DC residence to a U.S. military base after Iranian threats against his life, a senior Trump administration official told Fox News. The official said the threats went beyond an advanced stage and that Tehran is going after the architect of the U.S. sanctions strategy. "The secretary will not be deterred by the Iranian regime's threats and remains committed to executing Operation Economic Outcast and maintaining the blockade, which together are collapsing Iran's economy," a U.S. Treasury spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

Kushner Says Biggest Prisoner Release Agreed in Ukraine Talks

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The largest humanitarian prisoner exchange of the Ukraine war was agreed during talks in Abu Dhabi, U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said on Wednesday and added that their delegation will meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia for talks tomorrow. After Russian and Ukrainian officials held a second day of negotiations in the Emirati capital, Kushner said the final number of prisoners to be released was expected to be finalised on Thursday. He added that he will travel to Moscow with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday, then meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin after their trip to Russia.

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Bessent Moved to Military Base After Iranian Threats

1 min

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has recently moved from his Washington, DC residence to a U.S. military base after Iranian threats against his life, a senior Trump administration official told Fox News. The official said the threats went beyond an advanced stage and that Tehran is going after the architect of the U.S. sanctions strategy. "The secretary will not be deterred by the Iranian regime's threats and remains committed to executing Operation Economic Outcast and maintaining the blockade, which together are collapsing Iran's economy," a U.S. Treasury spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

Kushner Says Biggest Prisoner Release Agreed in Ukraine Talks

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The largest humanitarian prisoner exchange of the Ukraine war was agreed during talks in Abu Dhabi, U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said on Wednesday and added that their delegation will meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia for talks tomorrow. After Russian and Ukrainian officials held a second day of negotiations in the Emirati capital, Kushner said the final number of prisoners to be released was expected to be finalised on Thursday. He added that he will travel to Moscow with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday, then meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin after their trip to Russia.

Service Is Love in Action: Veteran F-16 Fighter Pilot

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Retired Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman is a decorated F-16 fighter pilot who flew 65 combat missions over Iraq and Serbia. He is also the bestselling author of "Never Fly Solo" and the author of the forthcoming book "Commit, Commit! Break the Fear Barrier, Crush Uncertainty, and Live a Life of Courage", out on Nov 17. He offers insights and inspiration this Veterans Day.

America's Existential Threats: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, According to Author Kevin Freeman

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Kevin Freeman's new book, 'The Four Horsemen of the American Apocalypse', explores what he calls the four horsemen of red (communism), green (Islamic supremacism), blue ( global despotism), and yellow (Domestic Cowardice and Complicity) as the four existential threats to America. NTD discussed the daunting challenges and the solutions with him.

Retired Police Chief Criticizes Newsom for Sparing Convicted Cop Killers on Death Row

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving to commute the sentences of 548 death row inmates, the largest mass clemency in U.S. history. Retired police chief Tom Weitzel, who was shot in the line of duty, says at least 29 of those inmates were convicted of killing law enforcement officers and calls the move an insult to their families.

36 Charged, Including 9 Illegal Aliens, in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Case

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Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against 36 people, including nine illegal immigrants, in a multi-state drug trafficking and money laundering case linked to a Mexico-based organization operating in South Carolina. During the investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized 346 kilograms of fentanyl, 23 kilograms of methamphetamine, 70 kilograms of cocaine, 34 pounds of marijuana, and 43 firearms, as well as more than $2.8 million in currency. Authorities also seized 15 luxury vehicles, including two Rolls-Royces, a Lamborghini and an Aston Martin. Six defendants have pleaded guilty so far.

Twice-Deported Man Arrested After Trying to Storm United Cockpit, Threatening Bomb

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A man who said he had a bomb while aboard a flight bound for New Orleans has been arrested, authorities say. Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, 34, started acting irrationally late in the evening during the flight and reportedly told crew members that he had a bomb before attempting to enter the cockpit, the Department of Homeland Security said. Gomez-Alberto is a Honduran illegal alien who had previously been deported from the United States twice. The airplane, which departed from Newark, New Jersey, landed safely at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, and the man was arrested without incident.

Director Behind Honey-Trap Film Reacts to Jensen Huang Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy

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Writer-director David Chai—whose 2020 fictional short film, "Reject," dramatizes Beijing's use of honey traps to steal intellectual property—joins Tiffany Meier following reports that at least $7.5 billion worth of NVIDIA hardware reached Chinese companies through a network linked to Alice Huang. He discusses the national-security implications, why the story is more than just internet clickbait, and what Americans should understand about these tactics.

Retired Colonels React: House Shelves Massie's Hegseth Impeachment Bid—for Now

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Retired Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis and Col. Rob Maness join Tiffany Meier after the House voted 211–204 to send Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment resolution against War Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, blocking an immediate floor vote. They weigh Hegseth's defense, President Donald Trump's strong backing, comparisons to past military actions, and whether Democrats will revive the effort once they take the majority in January.

Panel: Mamdani's 2028 Kingmaker Play, Jeffries on Miller, and Schumer's Leadership Fight

11 min

Tiffany Meier's panel weighs whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is positioning himself as a progressive kingmaker for the 2028 Democratic presidential race, Hakeem Jeffries's comments on working with new White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and the growing challenges to Chuck Schumer's bid for Senate Majority Leader.

Hegseth: Impeachment Push Hurts National Security; Senate GOP Elects Thune, House GOP Picks Jordan

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President Donald Trump is standing by the secretary of war as lawmakers reject impeachment. What does Secretary of War Pete Hegseth say about the push for his impeachment, and what kind of message does that send to our enemies? House and Senate Republicans have chosen who will lead them as Congress heads into a lame-duck session. Amid allegations of a Chinese spy having close ties to Nvidia's CEO, how far is China willing to go to get American technology, and what's at stake for U.S. security?

Nvidia Sued Over Jensen Huang Affair With Alleged Spy

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Nvidia and its chief executive remain in the spotlight. President Donald Trump says the FBI is looking into the situation surrounding CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy, and a proposed class-action shareholder lawsuit has been filed against the company and Huang. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said he's shifting the focus of U.S. military education toward skills and capabilities essential to winning wars, rather than academic theories. Billions of dollars in investment are flowing into the United States as foreign automakers establish or relocate production lines in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Japan is deepening security ties with the United States to counter China's growing military threats in the Indo-Pacific. Tokyo is also working with Vietnam to strengthen rare earth supply chains.

Trump Weighs Next Move on Iran After Meeting With Qatar's Prime Minister; Congress Returns for Packed Lame-Duck Session

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President Donald Trump says further U.S. strikes on Iran are unlikely. Why does he say Iran's military has been effectively defeated, and what comes next? Trump is urging Republicans to pass a bipartisan energy bill. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) joins us to break down the GOP's priorities before potentially losing their majority, and what's at stake for American workers. The CEO of Nvidia was suspected of being targeted in a Chinese Communist Party honeytrap operation. What does this reveal about Beijing's efforts to infiltrate America's tech industry?

Nvidia Probes CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy; Who Is Alice Huang, and What Did MegaSpeed Do?

21 min

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a Chinese woman. Alice Huang is suspected of being a Chinese spy who targeted one of America's most critical chipmakers. We take a closer look. Could a trilateral summit involving the leaders of the United States, Russia, and China take place next week? President Donald Trump has responded. China has extended its tariff truce with the United States for another two months. But questions remain over whether Beijing will follow through on its commitment to purchase American agricultural products. Taiwanese authorities have detained a Communist Party leader over alleged Chinese efforts to influence local elections. The European Union has accused TikTok of violating its online content rules, demanding that the platform make changes to its personalized recommendation system.

Anthropic Sets Price Range for Stock Market Debut

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Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.4 trillion valuation when it goes public. The company behind the Claude chatbot said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that it will sell 825 million shares priced between $70 and $78 a share. That would give Anthropic the ability to raise more than $61 billion, if the IPO is priced at the midpoint.

US, China Extend Port Fee Pause Ahead of Trump–Xi Talks

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The United States and China have extended their pause on port fees targeting each other's ships by two more months, with the suspension taking effect on Nov. 9. Under a schedule the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative set in April 2025, Chinese-owned or -operated ships had to pay $50 per net ton on each U.S. voyage, and Chinese-built ships $18 per net ton or $120 per container, whichever is higher, with rates rising each year through 2028. Beijing retaliated with fees of 400 yuan ($56) per net ton on U.S.-linked ships. Trump and Xi are expected to meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China, on Nov. 18–19, in what would be their third meeting this year.

How to Foster Connection in Your Team

6 min

To discuss connection and how it can supercharge your team and your business, NTD spoke with entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author Amy Summers about her book, "LIFT."

Jordan, Scalise Make Their Cases in House GOP Leadership Race

5 min

House Republicans return to Washington to choose their next leadership team after the midterm losses, with Reps. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Steve Scalise (R-La.) vying to lead the conference as it prepares to enter the minority in January. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is facing calls to delay the vote, while Democrats appear poised to reelect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as their leader despite potential progressive opposition. NTD's congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more from Washington.

Democrats Did Not Mention Climate Change Before Midterms, but Will Soon Push Their Agenda at State Level: Analyst

6 min

This week in Turkey is the United Nations' COP 31, or its 31st gathering of the 'Conference of the Parties,' where countries that have signed on to the UN's Climate Change Charter will meet to set standards and goals. It's the second year that the U.S. federal government will not attend, though many delegations from the United States, such as Democratic lawmakers and representatives from individual states, will attend. NTD received live analysis from the summit in Turkey from Marc Morano, executive editor at Climate Depot.

Gingerbread NYC Returns With Edible Versions of New York Landmarks

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The beloved annual exhibition, Gingerbread NYC, has returned to the Big Apple. The displays include gingerbread versions of Times Square, the Empire State Building, Coney Island's Cyclone roller coaster, and The High Line's giant pigeon sculpture. Now in its fifth year, the exhibition invites bakers from across New York's five boroughs to create displays inspired by the city's landmarks and neighborhoods. The exhibition will run through Jan. 18, 2027, at the Museum of the City of New York.

Exxon Signs Deal to Explore Return to Venezuela

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ExxonMobil said on Monday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA to assess upstream oil opportunities, marking a potential return to the country nearly two decades after its assets were expropriated. The agreement is non-binding and does not commit Exxon to any specific project. The company did not say which projects or oil areas it was evaluating. A final joint-venture or production-sharing contract would be needed before Exxon could take part in exploration or production.

Trump Says He'll Support Hegseth Through Impeachment Attempt

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"I'll stand by him," President Donald Trump told reporters Monday, hours after a congressman introduced an impeachment resolution for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) read the resolution from the House floor just hours after it opened for the first day of sessions after the midterm election. It largely focuses on the war in Iran but also includes references to Hegseth's role in carrying out military actions in Yemen and Venezuela, with Massie saying Hegseth "knowingly executed and implemented unlawful orders" and "remains a threat to the Constitution." On Monday, Trump commended Hegseth for having "won the war" in Venezuela and for "winning the war" in Iran.

What'd You Say?! Panel Reacts to Trump's First Post-Midterm '60 Minutes' Interview

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Tiffany Meier's panel plays "What'd You Say — Presidential Edition" after President Trump's first major interview since the midterms. They weigh his take on the "blue tsunami," his admission that immigration enforcement may have gone "too tough," and whether poor messaging — not the economy itself — cost Republicans at the ballot box.

Stephen Miller Takes Over as Chief of Staff: What's Left for Republicans Before Democrats Seize Power?

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Tim Phillips of Nestpoint Associates joins Tiffany Meier as longtime Trump aide Stephen Miller becomes White House chief of staff, with Susie Wiles moving to political operations. He weighs Miller's likely priorities, the signal it sends on immigration, and what Republicans can realistically pass in the five remaining session weeks before Democrats take the House and Senate in January.  

Panel: Massie Forces Hegseth Impeachment Vote Over Iran War as Blanche Vows to Defend Miller

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Tiffany Meier's panel reacts to Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth over operations in Iran, Yemen, and Venezuela—with a possible vote by midweek—plus Attorney General Todd Blanche's warning that the Justice Department will defend Stephen Miller against incoming Oversight Chair Robert Garcia, and President Donald Trump's lighthearted Dana White press-secretary stunt.

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Caught in Alleged Chinese Honey-Pot Scandal: Intelligence Expert Weighs In

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Former CIA and DIA officer and author Nicholas Eftimiades joins Tiffany Meier after NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang reportedly admitted to an affair, as the company investigates reports that business executive "Alice Huang" was gathering information for Beijing. Eftimiades discusses the national security risks surrounding advanced AI chips, the scale of China's honey-pot operations, and what the United States can do to protect its tech industry.

'Trump Is the Opposite of a Lame Duck', Says Analyst

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Eric Metaxas is the founder and host of Socrates in the City and The Eric Metaxas Show; he's written 7 Best-Selling Books, as well as 30 books for children. NTD discussed the midterms, President Donald Trump's road ahead, and his new book 'REVOLUTION: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World.'

Congress Returns to Washington Amid Push to Impeach Hegseth

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Lawmakers return to Washington as Republicans face a leadership contest and Democrats prepare to take control of the House in January. The final weeks of the current Congress also bring a push to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth and a looming government funding deadline that could lead to another shutdown battle.

Musk Says Tesla Will Refund Many Cybertruck Deposits

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Tesla will have to refund Cybertruck deposits for many customers as orders far exceed production capacity, CEO Elon Musk said, following last week's announcement that the electric vehicle maker is winding down the pickup truck's production at its Texas factory. Musk said Tesla would add an extra production shift to fulfill outstanding Cybertruck orders before dismantling the production line next year to expand output of its Cybercab robotaxi. The production wind-down is slated for mid-2027, Musk announced on Friday, with the resources being redirected to the Cybercab, a vehicle central to the automaker's autonomous-driving ambitions.

Trump Appoints Stephen Miller as New Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles Resigns; October Jobs Report Smashes Expectations

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President Donald Trump touts the latest jobs report. Why do officials say it beat expectations, and what does this mean for your wallet? Trump is replacing his chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller. The move comes just days after Democrats scored major victories in the midterm elections. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urges Republicans to fill judicial vacancies before Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress. Is it possible, and what could it mean for courts nationwide? A Hong Kong court sentences a pro-democracy activist to 10 years in prison, after six years behind bars. What could this mean for free nations, and how should the United States respond?

High-Ranking US and Chinese Officials Discuss Trade; Is War Between China and Taiwan Coming Soon?

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The midterm elections are reshaping Washington's political landscape, bringing new faces and new dynamics to Congress. What do the newly elected lawmakers think about China, and how could their views shape U.S.–China relations? We take a closer look. The Chinese Communist Party is also facing scrutiny over its influence operations on U.S. soil ahead of the midterms. Its operatives are allegedly using social media accounts posing as Americans to spread divisive political content and deepen domestic divisions. Meanwhile, is China preparing for a potential war with Taiwan in 2027? We examine how the Chinese military is preparing for a possible conflict—and what U.S. intelligence assessments reveal about the threat. And China has officially passed its first-ever Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law. The legislation gives a government-wide task force broader powers to pursue suspected corruption cases beyond China's borders.

They Tried to Separate the Mind from the Body–Cold War Experiments Explained

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In the 1950s, a Soviet scientist created a dog with two heads—a real, live Cerberus. This one wasn't a myth, and both heads were alive. When you think "Cold War" what comes to mind? Nuclear weapons, and probably the Space Race. The era of "one small step for man." But something else was going on—quietly. The Americans and Soviets were locked in a third race. Described as a "Macabre Surgical Arms Race." Even today, this one rarely makes it into the history books. Inside the laboratories where this race was happening, scientists weren't racing to reach the stars or build bigger weapons. They were trying to hack biology—redefine death—and find out if life is transferable. Or rather, transplantable. To do that, they tried to take control of the brain and separate it from the body, entirely. And whoever won would redefine the future of humanity. What really happened inside Cold War-era laboratories that ended in two-headed dogs, monkey head transplants, and one scientist's life's work—to save the soul? And once you cross the line of separating the mind from the body, can it ever be put back?

New Wave of Bomb Hoaxes Hits 27 Passenger Flights Across Europe

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Hoax bomb threats affected at least 27 flights across Europe on Thursday, the second wave this week, forcing several aircraft to make unplanned landings and prompting fighter jets to escort or intercept others. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's office said he had sent fighter jets to intercept an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome and escort it to an air force base at Evreux after the pilot did not cooperate with authorities as expected. No reason was given for the pilot's behavior. Bulgaria's air force said its fighter jets had escorted three airliners to the ground. Ryanair planes from Copenhagen and Madrid to Sofia landed as planned, while a flight from London to Sofia was diverted to Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second city. Spanish authorities received 3 emailed bomb threats in under 20 minutes involving 2 Air Europa departures from Madrid to Paris and 4 inbound Iberia flights from Rome and Milan, Spain's Guardia Civil said.

Taiwan President Warns of Online Interference Ahead of Local Elections

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has warned of coordinated online activity aimed at influencing public opinion ahead of Taiwan's local elections on Nov. 28. He cited a surge in social media accounts registered with foreign phone numbers but displaying Taiwan as their location. Speaking at a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) meeting on Nov. 4, Lai said the accounts had appeared in large numbers across social media platforms and under news posts about specific issues. Through concentrated commenting and reposts, they appeared to be attempting to steer public opinion and influence how voters perceive political issues, he said. "This is no longer ordinary election campaigning and political confrontation. It also involves cybersecurity and whether democratic elections can be conducted in a fair and normal environment," Lai said.

State Department Issues New Wave of Sanctions on Cuba

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The U.S. State Department has imposed new sanctions targeting eight entities and two individuals linked to the Cuban regime's foreign military support and illegal revenue networks. The sanctions designated entities and individuals associated with Cuba's shipping networks, China-based suppliers of Cuba's military forces, state-owned import and technical support entities, and Cuban elites. Two China-based companies, China National Electronic Import and Export Company and Beijing H&C Technologies, were sanctioned by the State Department on Thursday for allegedly helping export military equipment to the Cuban regime in 2026.

After Midterm Losses, Will Trump Escalate Iran War or Wind It Down?: Col. Mike Jernigan Weighs In

4 min

Retired Marine Col. and Heritage Foundation fellow Mike Jernigan joins Tiffany Meier after Vice President JD Vance questioned whether the Iran war was worth the cost and an earlier recommendation to end it was sound advice. He weighs President Trump's defense that the campaign stopped Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, reports that a return to major combat is under consideration, and how a Democratic Congress could use the power of the purse once it is seated in January.

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