Live Updates: F.A.A. Declares a Rare Nationwide Ground Stop  —  The F.A.A. grounded all flights nationwide, citing “extraordinary circumstances” and “reasons of safety.”  —  Here's the latest.  —  The Federal Aviation Administration announced a rare nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon …

MAGA turns on Lutnick amid China spy scandal  —  Commerce Secretary Lutnick has become the face of the Trump administration's troubled response to Chinese espionage and potential national security threats.  — The most intense scrutiny is coming from Republicans on the Hill, fellow Cabinet members and the MAGA base.

Democrats Did Not Lose the Hegseth Vote Because of Attendance  —  And other misconceptions.  —  ∙ Paid  —  Happy Friday!  I have a jam-packed mailbag edition for you this morning, answering many of your great questions on the next Congress and what it will look like.

US floats NATO membership for Ukraine in exchange for Donbas withdrawal, Zelensky says  —  President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 13 that Ukrainians would have the final say on any potential deal involving Donbas, provided the U.S. and other NATO allies agree to a security package that includes guarantees from NATO and the EU.

U.S. Loses Measles-Elimination Status as Historic Resurgence Sickens Thousands  —  The Pan American Health Organization, an international health body, has revoked the coveted status, sources say  —  The Pan American Health Organization, an international health body, has revoked …

U.S. ends halt on flight departures after nationwide air traffic communications outage  —  Air safety reporting is made accessible without a subscription as a public service.  Subscribe to The Air Current for full access to our scoops, in-depth reporting and industry analysis.

CMS Announces a Hold Harmless Period to Strengthen Medicaid Work Requirement Systems and Improve Beneficiary Experience  —  States implementing by Jan. 1, can use the transition period to improve their systems and processes, supporting a successful launch of the work requirement

Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say  —  The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet Thursday on the sidelines of next week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China's tech hub of Shenzhen …

City of Detroit says drivers will get additional training after horses were allowed to board city bus  —  Polar bear cub in Japan goes viral for his love of traffic cones Video shows 3 humpback whales jump in unison  —  Humanoid robot chases wild boars in the Polish capital Warsaw …

Wholesale food prices are on the rise  —  Food prices are rising sharply even before they reach supermarket shelves.  —  Why it matters: Americans are already paying more for groceries.  New inflation data this week suggests that the pressure is not letting up.

Alaska elects Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins governor  —  Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state representative from the small island community of Sitka, won the race for Alaska governor, according to a race call by the Associated Press.  —  At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in state history.

Election denier Lauren Boebert loses reelection bid after her campaign questioned Colorado vote count  —  U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) lost her bid for reelection Friday — a stunning defeat for one of President Donald Trump's most prominent allies in Congress, whose campaign raised unfounded allegations …

Democrats say Trump family businesses top upcoming investigations  —  A look at some of the business deals lawmakers are questioning.  —  WASHINGTON — The incoming Democratic majority in Congress is already plotting its first investigations.  Top of the list are President Donald Trump …

Howard Lutnick Has Got to Go  —  Jensen Huang, until Thursday the head of Nvidia, one of the world's most valuable corporations, abruptly resigned his post following his admission of an extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese spy.  Now an even bigger scandal is developing at the Department of Commerce …

Powerful Trump Allies Aided a Chinese Vape Operation  —  Chris LaCivita and his son are helping importer for Geek Bar capitalize on the administration's loosening of tobacco regulations  —  The White House ordered federal officials late this summer to approve the release of tens of millions …

Inside Stephen Miller's Frenetic First Week as White House Chief of Staff  —  Trump's longtime aide is moving to reshape the administration's policymaking process  —  WASHINGTON—The White House chief of staff is often described as the president's gatekeeper, a powerful figure who keeps watch …

It Is Time For Democrats To Cross The Rubicon Of Appropriations  —  De-fund Trump's War And Cut Defense Spending.  Both Will Make The USA Safer.  —  ∙ Paid  —  Hi All,  —  A piece on the structure of US foreign policymaking and why the Democrats should take advantage of Congress' greatest power …