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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

‘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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

Builders Find Hardship in Trump's Tariffs and Deportations  —  Material costs are rising, workers are scarce and customers are delaying new construction plans.  —  When President Trump said he would enact sweeping tariffs and crack down on immigration, dire warnings rang out in the construction industry.

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.

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.