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 …

Trump administration faces Monday deadline to respond to judge's SNAP order  —  A federal judge gave the administration until noon Monday to share how it planned to comply with his order to fully or partially fund SNAP as the shutdown continues.  —  The Trump administration is staring …

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 energy secretary says no nuclear explosions for now  —  After the president called for resuming nuclear testing “immediately,” the official said the administration is planning only system tests.  —  Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the Trump administration is not planning …

Why Satmar Hasidic leaders endorsed Zohran Mamdani as mayor, stunning many Jewish voters  —  In a surprising show of support, Zohran Mamdani secured a major endorsement from one of the largest blocs of voters in the Haredi community, even as he still struggles to earn the trust of many Jews in the race for New York City mayor.

‘Going to get worse’: Transportation chief Sean Duffy makes grim prediction about delays  —  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made a startling prediction Sunday that flight cancelations and delays in the United States were “only going to get worse” as the government shutdown reached its 33rd day.

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 …

Hegseth bars military officials from discussing drug boat strikes with Congress without prior approval  —  The Office of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has disseminated a broad list of topics that Defense Department personnel are now required to seek prior approval on before engaging with Congress …

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 …

Dan Crenshaw defends Trump boat strikes but hesitates on support for strikes on Venezuela itself … In recent weeks, the Trump administration has engaged in multiple strikes of boats they say are full of drugs being smuggled into the United States.  —  Last month, the president hinted …

Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killings … Here is what to know about the issue: … “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country …

Sunday Pages: “The Garden of Earthly Delights”  —  The Seventh Seal has been opened, Dear Reader: Donald Trump has found religion.  —  For months now, as White House Kremlinologists have theorized that he is terminally ill and not long for this world, Donald has been openly wondering …

FBI fires top official amid Kash Patel's outrage over reports of agency jet use  —  Patel reportedly became furious after stories revealed he flew to visit girlfriend and fired official who oversees fleet  —  A top FBI official with 27 years standing has reportedly been fired by the bureau …

U.S. family moved to Russia to escape liberal culture and got drawn into the war with Ukraine  —  As many as 1,500 “ideological immigrants,” including 127 Americans, have applied for temporary residence in Russia in the last year.  —  Two years ago, Derek and DeAnna Huffman were desperate to leave Humble, a suburb of Houston.

In less than five years, Trump has played as much golf as Obama did in eight  —  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on CNN Sunday morning, giving host Jake Tapper a chance to note the incongruity between cuts to food assistance programs during the on-going shutdown …

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 …

'I'm not sure anyone would run against those two:' How Vance and Rubio came out on top … “Marco, with years and years more experience, kindly helps JD - as he does all of us,” the person added.  —  Rubio and Vance coordinated on the Israel-Hamas peace effort and their joint visit to the Vatican.

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.

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 …

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.

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.