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Taiwan took a significant step in modernizing its military defenses by receiving the first shipment of 108 M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States.

Russia has escalated its rhetoric, warning of a potential military conflict with NATO while vowing to intensify its war efforts in Ukraine.

With a federal shutdown looming on Friday, congressional leaders are in a race against time to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government running. Key sticking points include farm aid and disaster assistance, with bipartisan negotiations at a standstill.

In a surprising move, the judge overseeing the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan instructed the jury on Monday to disregard all testimony from Illinois state Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island. Judge John Robert Blakey gave no explanation for the decision, despite Rita’s brief testimony on October 24.

President Joe Biden moved to establish the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine, to "honor the historic contributions of America’s first woman Cabinet Secretary and the longest-serving Secretary of Labor," a White House fact sheet says.

House Oversight Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) announced that he supports Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (R-NY) for the committee's ranking member.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial was postponed on Monday under special circumstances, sparking speculation about critical developments regarding either a hostage deal with Hamas or a potential military strike on Iran.

Workers in San Diego will see a modest pay increase as the city implements a new minimum wage starting January 1.

The United States and China have signed an updated agreement to renew its Science and Technology Agreement (STA) for five years.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for Europe to enter a "wartime mindset" during a speech to security experts in Brussels.