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It’s Thanksgiving Eve–the busiest travel day of the year in the United States–and Today’s American News is proud to once again bring you news and analysis on the corn maze that is American politics and entertainment.
Biden Admin secures return of 3 Americans imprisoned in China… In another diplomatic win for the Biden Administration, three American citizens are returning home after a combined twenty years in detention in the People’s Republic of China. They are: John Leung, who was sentenced to life in prison on espionage charges; Kai Li, arrested in 2016 on espionage charges; and Texas businessman Mark Swidan, arrested in 2012 on drug related offenses.
New report highlights Trump tariffs’ impact on electronics, shoes, home goods, gas… CBS is out with some details from business advocates worried about Trump’s irresponsible plan to raise prices on American families via massive tariffs on imported goods. According to the Consumer Technology Association, prices for laptops and tablets could increase by 45 percent, new smartphones would see an average $213 hike, and video game consoles would be subject to a double-digit hike. Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, which notes that 56 percent of American shoes are manufactured in China, is also sounding the alarm. Filtered shower head maker Jolie estimates that its $148 shower head with filter subscription could cost $178 under Trump tariffs. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, estimates that Trump’s tariffs on Canada could increase gas prices by 70 cents a gallon. Vice President Harris warned about these price hikes, which Trump denied, throughout the 2024 race.
Trump could strip Washington, DC home rule… Donald Trump clashed often with leaders of our nation’s capital city during his first term, deploying federal law enforcement against the wishes of city leaders, for instance. He has vowed to “take over” the city. According to NBC, “There will be little to stop Trump if he wants to make good on his threat to federalize the capital. Constitutionally, the District of Columbia is a ward of the federal government. Its limited self-government is derived from Congress and can be rescinded whenever the president and Congress wish… Trump could take over the D.C. National Guard and even the Metropolitan Police Department” and deploy more federal law enforcement officials… Trump and Congress could strip the district’s local autonomy or reimpose something like the Financial Control Board.”
Denver mayor responds to Trump border czar’s arrest threat… Trump border czar Tom Homan first threatened to withdraw funds from states with leaders do not work with the Trump administration on execution of mass deportations. Homan then went a step further, threatening to arrest Denver's Democratic mayor, Mike Johnston. Johnston responded to the threat in an interview last evening to CNN’s Erin Burnett. It’s unclear how Homan believes he can withhold an entire state’s funding over a dispute between the Trump administration and the leader of a single city (he can’t) or what authority he believes he will have to make arrests of mayors.
GOP set to begin 2025 with ONE VOTE House majority… ABC reports: “Overnight Wednesday” a key House race in “California tipped toward Democrats, giving Adam Gray a roughly 182-vote lead over GOP Rep. John Duarte” while in “California's 45th Congressional District, anchored in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, Democrat Derek Tran has a roughly 600-vote lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel… If these results hold, the House will start with a 220-215 GOP majority” dropping to 219-215 “with former Rep. Matt Gaetz's resignation” and 217-215” with “resignations of Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Mike Waltz, R-Fla., who are set to join the Trump administration… giving Republicans no room for error, since any tied votes at 216-216 would fail.”
Today’s Buzz
Entertainment Weekly releases list of 15 best Thanksgiving movies… Thanksgiving is a time for movies for many American families, and if you’re looking for a good movie to watch with loved ones, here’s a good list. Making the cut were: Addams Family Values (1993), The Daytrippers (1996), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), The House of Yes (1997), The Ice Storm (1997), Krisha (2015), Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Pieces of April (2003), Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), Rocky (1976), She's Gotta Have It (1986), Soul Food (1997), and Thanksgiving (2023).
Today’s Furry Friend
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We hope your thanksgiving is as bountiful as this feline’s.
That’s all for now. We here at Today’s American News hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
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