In Wednesday's oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's global tariff scheme, a broad cross-section of Supreme Court justices appeared unconvinced that the president has the authority to unilaterally issue them. But a defeat for tariffs may not spell the end to President Trump's economic agenda to "Make America Great Again."

<p>What do regular churchgoers actually believe? Host Casey Harper sits down with Family Research Council&rsquo;s David Closson and The Washington Stand&rsquo;s Sarah Holliday to unpack a new survey from FRC&rsquo;s Center for Biblical Worldview, conducted with researcher George Barna. The study explores how adult churchgoers view today&rsquo;s key social issues and their personal worldviews.</p>

What do regular churchgoers actually believe? Host Casey Harper sits down with Family Research Council's David Closson and The Washington Stand's Sarah Holliday to unpack a new survey from FRC's Center for Biblical Worldview, conducted with researcher George Barna. The study explores how adult churchgoers view today's key social issues and their personal worldviews.

The central Asian nation of Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, President Donald Trump announced Thursday on Truth Social. Although Kazakhstan normalized relations with Israel in 1992, the development marks the first addition to the Abraham Accords of Trump's second term, building momentum for Trump to draw Israel's closer neighbors, who have not normalized relations, into the diplomatic framework.

This Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. It is a key encounter between old allies and friends, with conversations focusing on two key aspects with continental echoes.

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on, the country's transportation system is beginning to face the brunt of the impact as unpaid air traffic controllers and security staff are being stretched thin, forcing the Trump administration to make significant reductions in flights as the busy holiday season approaches.

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Donald Trump's administration to bar applicants for U.S. passports from designating the sex reflecting their gender identities on the document, part of the Republican president's crackdown on the rights of transgender-identifying Americans.

A shadow is sliding across the workshop floor. It has keys to the factory, the gallery, and the operating theater. It's studying our rhythms, mimicking our brushstrokes, predicting what comes next. Many chant, "progress!" Some call it partner. Others whisper usurper. It's formal name? Artificial intelligence.

When Democrats flipped off the lights of the government, no one was quite sure how long the tantrum would last. Now, more than a month later, it seems almost ironic that the record-tying day of the shutdown falls on November 4, when tens of millions of voters head to the polls to make a rare, off-year statement. But this time around, that statement won't just include how Americans feel about dozens of ballot initiatives and candidates - but Republicans' leadership and Democrats' defiance.

One year after Americans across the country voted overwhelmingly to send President Donald Trump back to the White House, Democrats have secured a comeback in blue states, capturing several key offices in Tuesday's off-year elections.

Pundits are already declaring the handwriting is on the wall for Republicans heading into next year's midterms, as Democrats and socialists celebrated victories in several off-year races. Many on the Right are asking, "What went wrong?" But perhaps a more important question is, "What does it mean?"

Donald Trump ratcheted up the pressure on Senate Republicans on Wednesday in the aftermath of a dismal night for the GOP brand. And while the election defeats were contained to blue states - where most experts would predict an off-year, off night for the president's party - the hand-wringing over what this could mean for the majority a year from now has the White House reaching for the panic button. "Terminate the filibuster," Trump demanded - without bothering to consider if the desperate suggestion would even work.

Tuesday night's election outcomes grabbed headlines across the nation: Ugandan-born Muslim socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, Democrats took key state leadership roles in Virginia despite being dogged by text message scandals, and Republican Jack Ciattarelli once again failed to capture the New Jersey governorship. But while these races may have been center stage, other states and cities also cast crucial ballots this week. Here's some of the election night news you may have missed.

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