Thailand's Parliament is dissolved for new elections early next year Thailand's Parliament was dissolved Friday for new elections early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia. The Associated Press
Trump struggles to find his economic messaging amid voter skepticism Nearly a year into his second term, President Trump is facing growing skepticism as Americans feel persistent cost-of-living pressures despite his efforts to defend the strength of the economy. Danielle Kurtzleben
U.S. military members fear personal legal blowback tied to boat strikes Staff officers and at least one drone pilot have sought advice from outside groups over legal concerns about their own involvement — or potential involvement — in the strikes against suspected drug boats. Ryan Lucas
Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort. Huo Jingnan
Republican lawmakers in Indiana vote down Trump's congressional redistricting push The state Senate in Indiana defeated a plan to redraw the voting map, in a way that could have flipped two House seats. This was despite months of pressure from President Trump. Ben Thorp
What 2026 might look like for Democrats Democrats are feeling optimistic about their chances to retake the House of Representatives next year, but they also face challenges in their efforts to push back on President Trump. Mara Liasson
In a setback for Trump, Indiana lawmakers defeat redistricting plan Indiana Republicans resisted the call by President Trump for redistricting. He and the state's Republican governor threatened to back primary challenges against senators who wouldn't get on board. Larry Kaplow
Head Start centers told to avoid 'disability,' 'women' and more in funding requests New court documents reveal a list of nearly 200 words or phrases the Trump administration told Head Start programs it does not want to see in their funding requests. Cory Turner
Competing Senate health plans fail with ACA premium strikes ahead The Senate failed to advance two separate partisan bills to address health care costs for people who buy plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Sam Gringlas