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Amidst a whirlwind of political drama, a judge has commenced an inquiry into some of the actions of the Trump administration. In a strange turn of events, two flights carrying Venezuelan refugees were rerouted to El Salvador instead of returning to the US. The judge suspects his directives were disregarded and is now requesting formal statements from involved officials.
Black Friday still marks the holiday shopping season's start. Consumers are cautious due to economic worries but still spend for key occasions. Retailers faced tariff challenges, impacting prices on some goods. Despite this, malls and online sales show strong momentum. Shoppers can find deals on TVs and toys on Black Friday, while apparel discounts peak on Cyber Monday.
U.S. job openings remained largely unchanged at 7.23 million in August, as economic uncertainty from Trumps trade policies and a potential government shutdown weighed on hiring. Layoffs fell, but quits also dropped, signaling cautious worker confidence.
President Trump is challenging the Senate's lue slip tradition, which allows home-state senators to influence judicial and U.S. attorney nominations, deeming it unconstitutional and threatening legal action. However, key Republican senators, including Grassley and Thune, are resisting Trump's push to abandon the practice. They argue it's a valuable tool for both parties and essential for confirming nominees.