TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Three key Democratic senators to watch in the government shutdown standoff
The federal government remains shut down, with the Senate struggling to find the 60 votes needed to reopen it and no negotiations taking place between the leaders of the two parties.
The FBI is weighing an arrest and perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to help, sources say
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, and has suspended an agent who refused to participate in the plan, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Global Impact
Dozens injured in ‘savage’ Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway station
Dozens were injured in a “savage” Russian drone strike Saturday on a Ukrainian railway station, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Moscow stepped up strikes on Ukraine’s rail and power grids ahead of the fourth winter since its all-out invasion.
Japan poised to get first female PM after Sanae Takaichi wins ruling party leadership
Japan is poised to get its first female prime minister after Sanae Takaichi was elected as leader of the governing Liberal Democratic party (LDP) – a victory that should lead to her being installed as the country’s new leader in the middle of the month.
Economic Pulse
Treasury touts 'first drafts' of Trump dollar coin planned for next year
The Treasury on Friday shared draft images of a $1 commemorative coin, featuring President Donald Trump's visage, that the United States Mint is preparing in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Legal threats are pushing Trump's tariff strategy in new directions. Don't expect more certainty.
The Supreme Court won’t consider the fate of President Trump’s blanket tariffs until November, but the White House already appears to be making adjustments that could keep as many duties as possible in place if the administration loses.
Quick Takes
Eugene Levy got real with Prince William about his life and plan as the next king of England on The Reluctant Traveler — but what about the royal’s dynamic with brother Prince Harry?
RFK Jr testified before a senate confirmation committee on Capitol Hill, and he left the room stunned.
Early last week in the Chinese tech hub of Hangzhou, a slick, larger-than-life video screen beamed out four words that would drive tech giant Alibaba’s stock to historic levels and signal a shift in China’s approach to artificial intelligence: “Roadmap to Artificial Superintelligence.”
One of the largest tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings reopened to visitors after more than 20 years of renovation.
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