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Federal operations begin in two major cities and Epstein island images released: Morning Rundown

Plus, the latest report on Signalgate finds Hegseth violated military regulations.
A person is detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in New Orleans on Dec. 3, 2025.
A person is detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in New Orleans on Dec. 3, 2025.

Inside the CIA-backed 'Zero Units' and Luigi Mangione in court: Morning Rundown

Plus, the Pittsburgh Steelers are on a downward trend — and Aaron Rodgers is partly why.
Luigi Mangione.
Luigi Mangione.

National Guard member dies after D.C. shooting and is college worth it?: Morning Rundown

Plus, a close friend of JD Vance emerges as a key figure in Ukraine peace talks.
Sarah Beckstrom, left, and Andrew Wolfe, the National Guard members who were shot on November 26 in Washington D.C., blocks from the White House.
Sarah Beckstrom, left, and Andrew Wolfe, the National Guard members who were shot on November 26 in Washington D.C., blocks from the White House.

What's next for the Comey and James cases and doctors brace for flu season: Morning Rundown

Plus, a top college football team could be without its head coach for its championship run.
Lindsey Halligan; James Comey; Letitia James.
Lindsey Halligan; James Comey; Letitia James.

U.S. and Ukraine hail progress in talks and Black Friday spending to fall: Morning Rundown

Plus, how to slow down brain aging and protect yourself against cognitive decline.
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Image: CANADA-G7-DIPLOMACY-POLITICS

The high stakes Mamdani-Trump meeting and where the drug boats are really going: Morning Rundown

Plus, how the redistricting battle is scrambling midterm campaigns across the country.
Mamdani and Trump.
Mamdani and Trump.