Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms  —  Around two-thirds of voters say Trump has not lived up to their expectations on the economy and the cost of living, according to the new NBC News poll.  —  Democrats have an early lead in next year's battle …

Three killed in US military strike on alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean  —  Defense secretary announces a new strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, bringing total killed in US strikes to at least 64 people  —  The US military has carried out another lethal strike …

Border Patrol's strong-arm tactics are the new norm in Chicago as Trump moves to sideline ICE leadership  —  Cameras rolling, Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino sailed down the Chicago River in a convoy of government boats.  His men held rifles as videographers filmed the stunt later posted to their social media.

Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn't apply to cartel strikes  —  The Office of Legal Counsel told lawmakers that the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress's approval for ongoing military conflict, does not apply here.  —  A top Justice Department lawyer has told lawmakers …

Nation's largest fleet of police Cybertrucks to patrol Las Vegas  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  The nation's largest police fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks is set to begin patrolling the streets of Las Vegas …

FBI Ousts Leader as Patel Fumes Over Attention to Agency Jet Use  —  The FBI forced out a senior official overseeing aviation shortly after Director Kash Patel grew outraged about revelations of his publicly-available jet logs indicating he'd flown to see his musician girlfriend perform, said three people familiar with the situation.

Affordability takes center stage in New Jersey, Virginia governor races  —  “The theme of affordability is pretty widespread across these elections.”  —  U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor, campaigns in support of the Gateway Tunnel Project …

Bessent: Broader recession possible without more rate cuts  —  Some portions of the economy are already in a recession, and others could fall into one without more interest rate cuts, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on CNN Sunday. … - Before that, investors were betting there was nearly a 100% chance of a December cut.

Michigan lawyer says a Halloween terror plot that FBI Director Kash Patel described never existed  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  A Michigan defense lawyer is disputing FBI Director Kash Patel's allegations …

No One Is Having a Worse Time Than Bill Belichick … His voice sounds like contempt.  This is nothing new, of course, when it comes to Bill Belichick, he of the deadened eyes and the six Super Bowl rings, of the once-spoken and now-eternal wisdom: We're on to Cincinnati.

Bessent says SNAP payments “could be” made this week  —  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration could green-light food assistance payouts by Wednesday, after federal courts ordered officials to tap into emergency funds to keep aid flowing.

MAGA's war within: Right-wing purity tests … The central issue: a purity test over MAGA inclusion. … - This is a live, all-consuming debate among powerful MAGA stars with megaphones. … But open disagreement has broken out over who should, and shouldn't, be accepted under its tent.

We're Norman Rockwell's family.  Trump's DHS has shamefully misused his work.  —  If Norman Rockwell were alive today, he would be devastated to see that his own work has been marshalled for the cause of persecution toward immigrant communities and people of color.

President Trump will appear on 60 Minutes tonight.  Here's what to know ahead of the interview.  —  President Trump is returning to 60 Minutes this Sunday, his first appearance on the program in five years.  —  Mr. Trump discussed a wide range of issues with 60 Minutes contributing …

Trump threatens to go into Nigeria ‘guns-a-blazing’ if slaughter of Christians doesn't stop  —  President Donald Trump threatened Nigeria in social media post Saturday night that he would go into the African nation “guns-a-blazing” with military force if they don't stop Islamic extremists from killing Christians.

Food Stamp Cuts Expose Trump's Strategy to Use Shutdown to Advance Agenda  —  The president has stretched the limits of his powers to help those at the heart of his agenda, not the many in greatest need.  —  As the federal shutdown stretched into its fifth week, imperiling …

Trump escalates demands for 2020 election investigations and prosecutions  —  The Justice Department is seeking 2020 ballots that were preserved in Atlanta, but federal officials have been more focused on vetting voter rolls for future elections.  —  Just now

Trump's MRI scan raises specter of secrecy in presidential health  —  President Trump's off-the-cuff disclosure that he underwent an MRI scan is raising fresh questions about the secrecy surrounding Trump's health and the need for presidents to be more transparent.