The White House announced on Wednesday that three American citizens imprisoned for years in China have been released and are returning to the United States in a deal negotiated by the Biden administration. Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung had been designated by the U.S. State Department as wrongfully detained.
The Thanksgiving holiday rush is in full swing as the TSA expects to screen 18.3 million people at U.S. airports between Tuesday, Nov. 26, and Monday, Dec. 2. An Arctic blast in the Midwest and wet weather in the Eastern United States could disrupt travel over the next several days.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill on Wednesday requiring the use of bathrooms aligning with one’s biological sex at birth. The rule applies to bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations at public and private schools, colleges, and universities.
Topics in this episode include:
- Israel–Hezbollah Cease-Fire Comes Into Effect in Lebanon
- Graham Vows ICC Arrest Warrant Sanctions
- France Weighs In on Netanyahu ICC Arrest Warrant
- China Releases 3 Americans Held for Years
- How DOGE Aims to Root Out Excessive Government Regulations
- Walmart’s DEI Rollback–a Tipping Point in Corporate America?
- Trump Nominates Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to Head NIH
- Trump Picks Jamieson Greer for US Trade Representative
- Trump Taps Businessman John Phelan for Navy Secretary
- Harris Campaign Blames Time Issue for Loss
- Biden in Nantucket for Long-Standing Thanksgiving Tradition
- Ohio Governor Signs Transgender Bathroom Bill
- Small Plane Crashes Into Tree and Hydrant in California
- California: Man Arrested at LAX With Meth-Soaked Clothes
- Thanksgiving Travelers Brace for Busy Airports
- Drones Spotted Over US Air Force Bases in England
- US Secretary of State Blinken Meets With Pope Francis
- European Parliament Approves New EU Commission
- Fugitive on FBI’s Most Wanted List Arrested
- Spain Announces $2.4 Billion in New Flood Aid to Valencia
- Video: Firefighters Battle Blaze on Russian Airliner
- Chilean President Faces Sexual Harassment Claim
- Ukraine Delegation in Seoul to Discuss North Korea Threat
- ICC Prosecutor Requests Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Leader
- VW, Chinese Partner Selling Factory in Xinjiang
- G7 Ministers Discuss Tensions in Taiwan Strait
- Inflation Heats Back Up Amid Stubborn Housing Costs
- Judge Approves $418 Million Real Estate Settlement
- Hyundai Recalls 226,000 Vehicles Over Rear Camera Fault
- United: FAA Staff Shortages Causing Disruptions at Newark
- Customs Seizes 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Worth $18 Million
- Australian Parliament Passes Social Media Ban for Kids
- House Committee Questions US Business in Hong Kong
- French Chefs Compete at Egg Mayonnaise Competition
