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Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot
President Donald Trump on Sunday said he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House, saying he spoke to her parents and they were “devastated.”
U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died after the Wednesday shooting in Washington, D.C., while her seriously injured colleague, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, remained in critical condition.
The president said he’s discussed a White House visit for the parents of both members of the West Virginia National Guard.
“I said, ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a tough thing, come to the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” Trump told reporters. “And likewise with Andrew, recover or not.”
In recent days, local vigils in West Virginia have honored the soldiers, including one Saturday evening at Webster County High School, where Beckstrom attended classes.
“Sarah was the kind of student that teachers hoped for, she carried herself with quiet strength, a contagious smile and a positive energy that lifted people around her,” said Gabriel Markle, the school’s principal. “She was sweet, caring and always willing to help others.”
Beckstrom, 20, and Wolfe, 24 were deployed with the West Virginia National Guard as part of Trump’s aggressive crime-fighting plan that federalized the D.C. police force.
A 29-year-old Afghan national faces one count of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed in the shooting, which prompted the Trump administration to halt all asylum decisions and pause issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports.
Funeral arrangements had not been finalized for Beckstrom, according to Cathy Pettry, the owner of Dodd & Reed Funeral Home in Webster Springs. Pettry said Saturday the home has been in contact with Beckstrom’s family about services.
The hometown crowd, seated in bleachers and folding chairs, lit candles as they heard from clergy and Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who said he had visited Wolfe’s family earlier in the day.
Wolfe, of Martinsburg, entered service in February 2019. He had graduated from Musselman High School in 2019, according to Berkeley County Schools.
He remained hospitalized and “fighting for his life,” Morrisey said the following day during an interview with Fox News Channel’s “The Sunday Briefing.”
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi told “Fox News Sunday” that she also planned to meet with Wolfe’s family.
Morrisey called it a challenging time for the state.
Calling Beckstrom a “favorite daughter of Webster County,” he said he quickly learned about her reputation as someone with a big heart who loved to serve others. Beckstrom, of Summersville, graduated in June 2023 and enlisted that month. She served with distinction as a military police officer, according to the West Virginia National Guard.
“She had a lot of kindness and she certainly had courage,” Morrisey told the crowd during Saturday’s vigil. “Though her life lasted far too short, she has left a mark that’s going to last forever.”
AP writer Josh Boak contributed from West Palm Beach, Florida.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/trump-white-house-invitation-national-guard-members/
OPEC+ Confirms Plan To Pause Output Hikes In Q1
OPEC+ Confirms Plan To Pause Output Hikes In Q1
OPEC+ agreed to pause production hikes and leave oil output levels unchanged for the first quarter of 2026 at its meetings on Sunday as the group slows down its push to regain market share amid fears of a looming supply glut.
Eight OPEC+ members have paused oil output hikes for the first quarter of 2026 after releasing some 2.9 million barrels per day into the market since April 2025, and Sunday’s meeting reaffirmed that decision, OPEC said in a statement.
OPEC+ still has about 3.24 million bpd of output cuts in place, representing around 3% of global demand. The Sunday meetings did not alter those. These comprise a 2 million bpd oil output cut by most members which is in place until the end of 2026, and the remaining 1.24 million bpd of a 1.65 million bpd reduction that the eight members started to return to the market in October.
Additionally, Reuters reports that the OPEC+ group had approved a mechanism to assess members’ maximum production capacity to be used for setting output baselines from 2027, against which members’ output targets are set. The assessment will be done between January and September 2026, sources said after the meetings, in time for 2027 output quotas to be decided.
One company will assess capacity of 19 of the 22 OPEC+ members, the sources said. Capacity in countries that are under sanctions will be assessed either by a separate company or by using an average of their oil output figures for August through October 2026.
Among the OPEC+ members, Russia, Iran and Venezuela are under Western sanctions.
“The message from the group was clear: stability outweighs ambition at a time when the market outlook is deteriorating rapidly,” said Jorge Leon, a former OPEC official who now works as head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy.
The meeting of OPEC+ came during a fresh U.S. effort to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, which could add to oil supply if sanctions on Russia are eased. If the peace deal fails, Russia could see its supply curbed further by sanctions. Alternatively, a peace deal could unleash millions of “clean” barrels on markets that have been locked out since 2022.
OPEC+ has been discussing the production capacity and quotas issue for years and it has proved difficult because some members such as the United Arab Emirates have increased capacity and want higher quotas.
Other members such as African countries have seen declines in production capacity but are resisting quota cuts. Angola quit the group in 2024 over a disagreement about its production quotas.
Brent crude closed on Friday near $63 a barrel, down 15% this year; it has been in a mostly straight decline since the 2nd quarter of 2024.
Tyler Durden
Sun, 11/30/2025 – 20:11
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/opec-confirms-plan-pause-output-hikes-q1
Josh Allen establece récord de anotaciones terrestres para un QB y Bills aplastan 26-7 a Steelers
Por WILL GRAVES
Josh Allen lanzó para un touchdown y corrió para otro, Joey Bosa capturó a Aaron Rodgers para que Christian Benford lograra cambiar el destino del juego con un balón suelto devuelto 17 yardas para anotación, y los Bills de Buffalo dominaron 26-7 a los Steelers de Pittsburgh el domingo.
Buffalo (8-4) se recuperó de una derrota en Houston al superar a Pittsburgh (6-6) en la línea frontal. James Cook corrió para 144 yardas mientras los Bills acumulaban 249 yardas por tierra y controlaban el reloj durante casi 42 minutos dentro del ventoso Acrisure Stadium.
Los vientos arremolinados en uno de los lugares más complicados de la liga hicieron que pasar el balón fuera casi imposible. Allen completó 15 de 23 para 123 yardas con una intercepción y un pase de anotación de tres yardas a Keon Coleman, quien regresó al roster activo después de haber sido descartado las últimas dos semanas por problemas disciplinarios.
El actual MVP prácticamente aseguró el juego cuando cruzó la línea de gol desde ocho yardas al inicio del último cuarto para darle a los Bills una ventaja de 16 puntos. Fue el touchdown 76 por tierra en la carrera de Allen, rompiendo el récord de la NFL para carreras de touchdown por un quarterback que brevemente compartió con Cam Newton.
Sin ambos tackles ofensivos titulares y enfrentando una de las mejores defensivas de pase de la liga, los Bills mantuvieron las cosas simples. Atacaron repetidamente la débil línea frontal contra la carrera de Pittsburgh, y cada vez que Buffalo parecía estar a punto de tambalearse, Allen extendía las series con sus piernas.
Las cosas no fueron tan bien para Pittsburgh. Rodgers, jugando con un soporte que protegía su muñeca izquierda rota, fue en gran medida ineficaz y se perdió parte de una serie al inicio de la segunda mitad después de ser golpeado por Bosa en la primera jugada del tercer cuarto.
Rodgers soltó el balón en la jugada, y Benford lo recogió y corrió hacia la zona de anotación para convertir un déficit de 7-3 al medio tiempo en una ventaja de 10-7. El quarterback de 41 años dejó el campo con la nariz ensangrentada.
Mason Rudolph reemplazó a Rodgers por una serie y lanzó una intercepción que terminó en manos de Benford. Buffalo avanzó 56 yardas en ocho jugadas, y el pase de Allen en cuarta oportunidad a Coleman le dio a los Bills un control firme del partido.
Rodgers regresó pero terminó diez de 21 para 117 yardas mientras los Steelers perdían por quinta vez en siete juegos siendo abucheados con frecuencia.
A pesar de la caída, Pittsburgh sigue empatado con Baltimore por el liderato de la AFC Norte. Los rivales se enfrentarán dos veces en las últimas cinco semanas.
Las esperanzas de Buffalo de alcanzar a Nueva Inglaterra, líder de la AFC Este, siguen vivas, y el estilo de juego que los Bills mostraron en el frío de finales de noviembre podría servirles bien en el tramo final.
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Herbert lanza dos pases de TD y Chargers derrotan 31-14 a Raiders para sexta derrota al hilo
Por GREG BEACHAM
INGLEWOOD, California, EE.UU. (AP) — Justin Herbert lanzó el domingo dos pases de touchdown mientras jugaba con una lesión en su mano no lanzadora, y Kimani Vidal realizó una carrera de anotación de 59 yardas durante la victoria de los Chargers de Los Ángeles por 31-14 sobre unos Raiders de Las Vegas que están en caída libre.
Quentin Johnston y Ladd McConkey atraparon pases de touchdown y Vidal corrió para un récord personal de 126 yardas para los Chargers (8-4), quienes se recuperaron de una vergonzosa derrota en Jacksonville para lograr su cuarta victoria en cinco juegos y mantener la presión sobre los Broncos de Denver en la cima de la AFC Oeste.
Jaret Patterson corrió para su primer touchdown en la NFL desde 2021 para asegurar la victoria con 1:55 por jugar.
Herbert no tuvo grandes números por una lesión en la mano izquierda durante la primera serie de los Chargers y brevemente fue al vestuario. Terminó 15 de 20 para 151 yardas, mejorando su mínimo de carrera de 81 yardas por pase.
Geno Smith pasó para 165 yardas y lanzó dos pases de touchdown.
Tuli Tuipulotu tuvo dos de las cinco capturas de los Chargers mientras limitaban a los Raiders a 156 yardas totales, incluidas solo 31 por tierra.
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USPS Built Mail System On Foreign Truck Drivers, Now Expects Special Treatment From Law
USPS Built Mail System On Foreign Truck Drivers, Now Expects Special Treatment From Law
Submitted by American Truckers United,
When the Department of Transportation’s September 29, 2025 emergency rule exposed 200,000 fraudulently issued non-domiciled CDLs—many held by individuals with no legal work authorization—most of the trucking industry braced for a painful but necessary correction. The U.S. Postal Service did something far worse: it threw a tantrum and refused to comply.
Our ongoing audit identified licenses issued illegally in states across the country.
This is just the beginning. @SecDuffy and @FMCSA will continue to look into ANY state who is allowing dangerous foreign drivers to get behind a big rig. pic.twitter.com/6gkjjZdRjA
— USDOT Rapid Response (@USDOTRapid) September 27, 2025
USPS briefly tried following the law by barring these drivers from postal loads. The result? Instant paralysis. Routes were abandoned, trailers sat empty, and delays exploded nationwide. Why does the USPS have a disproportionate number of Non-Domicile CDLs?
The USPS’ experience with trying to get rid of non-domiciled CDLs from its network shows how broken the trucking industry is and how hard its going to be to fix it. pic.twitter.com/SqAHuqU3El
— Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ (@FreightAlley) October 27, 2025
While the broader trucking market absorbed the initial shock because these non-domiciled CDLs represent only a fraction of most capacity, USPS discovered—to its horror—that its own contractor network had become grotesquely dependent on these very drivers. In other words, the Postal Service had systematically replaced lawful American drivers with cheaper, unregulated labor holding these licenses, creating a house of cards that collapsed the moment federal rules were enforced.
Day 33 of asking @USPS and @AmberMcReynolds to show they care about the safety. You banned non-domiciled CDL drivers once because you knew they weren’t safe (image). Prioritize the safety of your employees, the roads and the mail and ban them for good. pic.twitter.com/BXslVV667V
— PostalWhistleBlower (@USPSWatchdog) November 25, 2025
Instead of accepting responsibility for building an illegal-labor-dependent system, USPS executives did the unthinkable. Senior Vice President Pete Routsolias went on an emergency call and admitted they “didn’t understand the magnitude” of their own reliance—then ordered an immediate return to using the banned drivers. Translation: because USPS is one of the worst offenders in flooding its network with fraudulent CDLs, it believes it deserves special treatment that no one else gets.
That is outrageous. Being the most addicted to illegal labor does not grant special treatment under federal safety rules; it is an indictment of years of reckless outsourcing decisions and willful blindness that displaced American workers and compromised highway safety. We can expect to see this same type of outcry from a few more shippers who have engineered and profited by going all in on this capacity. The damage you have done to American Carriers and American Truck drivers does not get a FREE PASS.
America’s chain of custody for our mail will not be held hostage by an agency that chose lawbreakers over lawful citizens. Fix the mess you made, USPS—now—not in two years.
Tyler Durden
Sun, 11/30/2025 – 19:50
Report says world’s biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level
STOCKHOLM — The world’s biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services last year as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as countries’ rising military spending, according to a report released Monday.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI, said the revenues of the 100 largest arms makers grew to $679 billion in 2024, the highest figure it has recorded.
The bulk of the increase was down to companies based in Europe and the United States, but there were increases around the world — except in Asia and Oceania, where problems in the Chinese arms industry led to a slight fall.
Thirty of the 39 U.S. companies in the top 100 — including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics — posted increases. Their combined revenue was up 3.8% at $334 billion. But SIPRI noted that “widespread delays and budget overruns continue to plague development and production” in major U.S.-led programs, including the F-35 fighter jet.
Twenty-three of the 26 companies in Europe, excluding Russia, saw their arms revenue increase as the continent boosted spending. Their aggregate income rose by 13% to $151 billion, fueled by demand linked to the war in Ukraine and the perceived threat from Russia.
There were notably big gains for the Czech Republic’s Czechoslovak Group, whose revenue soared by 193% thanks in part to a government-led project to source artillery shells for Ukraine; and for Ukraine’s JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry, which had a 41% gain.
European firms are investing in new production capacity to meet greater demand, but SIPRI researcher Jade Guiberteau Ricard cautioned in a statement that “sourcing materials could pose a growing challenge,” with restructuring of supply chains for critical minerals a potential complication in light of Chinese export restrictions.
The two Russian companies in SIPRI’s list, Rostec and United Shipbuilding Corporation, saw arms revenues rise 23% to a combined $31.2 billion, despite sanctions leading to a shortage of components. SIPRI said that domestic demand was more than enough to offset falling arms exports, though a skilled labor shortage is a challenge.
Arms revenue also grew in the Middle East, and the three Israeli companies in the ranking had a 16% increase to $16.2 billion. In 2024, the backlash over Israeli actions in Gaza “seems to have had little impact on interest in Israeli weapons,’ SIPRI researcher Zubaida Karim said, and many countries continued to place new orders.
A 1.2% drop in revenue in Asia and Oceania to $130 billion was led by a 10% drop in the income of the eight Chinese companies in the index. That came as multiple corruption allegations in Chinese arms procurement led to major contracts being delayed or canceled last year, SIPRI said.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/report-arms-producers-increased-revenue/
Minnesota Vikings get shut out for 1st time in 18 years, falling 26-0 to Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE — Ernest Jones IV returned an interception 84 yards for the first touchdown of his career, one of five takeaways by the dominant Seattle defense, and the Seahawks blanked the Minnesota Vikings 26-0 on Sunday for their first shutout victory in more than a decade.
The Vikings were shut out for the first time since the Green Bay Packers beat them 34-0 on Nov. 11, 2007. Seattle’s most recent shutout win was 26-0 over the Chicago Bears on Sept. 27, 2015.
This one was a mismatch, with the Seahawks (9-3) going against an undrafted rookie quarterback in Max Brosmer, who was making his first NFL start for the free-falling Vikings (4-8). Seattle moved into a first-place tie with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West, while Minnesota lost its fourth straight.
The Vikings had the first takeaway of the game when Sam Darnold — the quarterback who led Minnesota to a 14-3 season a year ago — fumbled deep in Seattle territory early in the second quarter.
Brosmer couldn’t take advantage. Trailing 3-0, the Vikings went for it on fourth-and-1 at the Seattle 4, and DeMarcus Lawrence got a free run at Brosmer, who scrambled to his right and made a desperation sidearm heave.
The pass landed in Jones’ arms, and the linebacker took it the distance to give the Seahawks a 10-0 lead. Jones has a career-high four interceptions this season.
Brosmer threw three more picks in the second half, and Aaron Jones lost a fumble when he caught a screen pass and Lawrence chased him down from behind and stripped the ball.
After Ernest Jones’ touchdown, the Seahawks expanded their lead on three field goals by Jason Myers, the first two from 56 and 54 yards. Zach Charbonnet scored Seattle’s lone offensive touchdown on a 17-yard run in the fourth quarter.
It was a challenging afternoon for both teams offensively. Darnold was sacked a season-high four times in the first half alone, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the NFL’s leading receiver, did not catch a pass until the third quarter. Smith-Njigba finished with season lows of two catches and 23 yards.
Brosmer also took four sacks while going 19 of 30 for 126 yards and the four picks. Justin Jefferson, the NFL’s second-highest-paid receiver, had two catches for a career-low 4 yards.
Injuries
Vikings: RB Aaron Jones sustained a shoulder injury and did not return.
Seahawks: RG Anthony Bradford (elbow) and CB Josh Jobe (concussion) were injured in the second half and did not return.
Up next
Vikings: Host the Washington Commanders next Sunday.
Seahawks: Visit the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/seattle-seahawks-shut-out-minnesota-vikings/
Seahawks vencen 26-0 a Vikings en su primer triunfo sin puntos en contra en diez años
Por ANDREW DESTIN
SEATTLE (AP) — Ernest Jones IV devolvió una intercepción 84 yardas para el primer touchdown de su carrera, una de las cinco recuperaciones de la dominante defensa de los Seahawks, y Seattle blanqueó el domingo 26-0 a los Vikings de Minnesota para su primera victoria por blanqueada en más de una década.
Los Vikings fueron blanqueados por primera vez desde que Green Bay los venció 34-0 el 11 de noviembre de 2007. La victoria más reciente por blanqueada de Seattle fue 26-0 sobre Chicago el 27 de septiembre de 2015.
Los Seahawks (9-3) se enfrentaron a un quarterback novato, Max Brosmer, quien estaba haciendo su primera apertura en la NFL para unos Vikings (4-8) en caída libre. Seattle se movió a un empate en el primer lugar con Los Angeles Rams en la NFC Oeste, mientras que Minnesota perdió su cuarto partido consecutivo.
Fue una tarde desafiante para ambos equipos en ofensiva. Darnold fue capturado un máximo de la temporada de cuatro veces solo en la primera mitad, y Jaxon Smith-Njigba, el receptor líder de la NFL, no atrapó un pase hasta el tercer cuarto. Smith-Njigba terminó con mínimos de la temporada de dos recepciones y 23 yardas.
Brosmer también sufrió cuatro capturas mientras completaba 19 de 30 para 126 yardas y las cuatro intercepciones. Justin Jefferson, el segundo receptor mejor pagado de la NFL, tuvo dos recepciones para un mínimo de carrera de cuatro yardas.
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Partido del Ajax suspendido por fuegos artificiales y bengalas
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Ajax se ha disculpado después de que su partido de la liga holandesa contra Groningen fuera detenido y posteriormente abandonado porque los aficionados encendieron fuegos artificiales y bengalas detrás de una de las porterías.
“Ajax considera que lo ocurrido en el estadio esta noche es absolutamente indignante”, afirmó el club en un comunicado.
Ajax informó que el partido de la Eredivisie se jugará ahora el martes sin aficionados.
El árbitro Bas Nijhuis sacó a los jugadores del campo en la Johan Cruyff Arena de Ajax dentro de los primeros cinco minutos del inicio. Un intento posterior de reanudar el juego también fracasó rápidamente después de más fuegos artificiales. El partido fue oficialmente abandonado con un marcador de 0-0.
“La seguridad de los espectadores y jugadores ha sido puesta en riesgo”, expresó Ajax.
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Tariff Revenue Surges To Record High Of $31.4 Billion In October
Tariff Revenue Surges To Record High Of $31.4 Billion In October
Tariff revenues surged to $31.4 billion in October, setting a new monthly record as the Trump administration’s trade policies continue to remake U.S. trade flows and reshape the federal government’s balance sheet, according to newly released Treasury Department data.
The Monthly Treasury Statement for October, published on Nov. 25, shows net customs duties totaling $31.4 billion, surpassing all prior monthly readings and marking the strongest single-month tariff haul since the modern reporting era began. Treasury records show gross customs receipts of roughly $33.1 billion, offset by about $1.7 billion in refunds, resulting in the $31.4 billion net figure.
The record inflow points to the profound fiscal impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which imposed a 10 percent baseline levy on most imports beginning earlier this year and included a series of reciprocal and country-specific duties that pushed some tariff rates as high as 40 percent.
As Tom Ozimek details below for The Epoch Times, the October tariff income surge appears to reflect a deeper structural shift, with tariffs shifting from a marginal revenue source to one of the most rapidly expanding components of federal receipts. The month’s $31.4 billion haul surpassed the previous record of $29.7 billion set in September and came in more than four times higher than the $7.3 billion collected in October 2024.
Trump, speaking during a Thanksgiving call with U.S. service members on Nov. 27, said the revenue boom could soon allow the United States to dramatically reduce—or even eliminate—federal income taxes for many Americans.
“We’re taking in hundreds of billions of dollars like we’ve never done before,” Trump said, adding that a portion of the money could be returned to Americans in the form of a dividend, while the rest would contribute to debt reduction.
“Over the next couple of years, I think we’ll substantially be cutting and maybe cutting out completely … income tax.”
The remarks echoed Trump’s earlier statements, including an April social media post in which he suggested that Americans earning under $200,000 might see their income taxes sharply reduced or eliminated once the tariff program reached full effect.
Trump reiterated that theme on Nov. 24, writing on Truth Social that tariff revenues would skyrocket as foreign buyers exhaust stockpiles of pre-tariff goods.
Independent models show the magnitude of the shift. The Penn Wharton Budget Model, drawing on Treasury data, estimates the United States has collected more than $320 billion in customs and excise duties so far this year, compared with roughly $171 billion at the same point in 2024.
The Tax Policy Center estimates Trump’s tariff actions have lifted the average U.S. tariff rate to 17.6 percent, with tariff revenue expected to total $2.3 trillion between 2026 and 2035.
It projects the tariffs will add about $256 billion to federal receipts next year, though it cautions that its estimates remain “highly uncertain” given the complexity of stacking rules and the unpredictable impact of foreign countermeasures.
Court Challenge Looms
The Trump administration’s tariff policies face a pivotal legal test at the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices heard arguments on Nov. 5 in a case challenging the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad, across-the-board duties.
Neal Katyal, a former acting U.S. solicitor general representing business groups opposed to the tariffs, argued in court that the duties amount to taxes beyond what Congress authorized. Solicitor General D. John Sauer countered that tariffs remain regulatory tools squarely within presidential authority under IEEPA.
A ruling against the administration could upend major portions of the tariff program. Trump has urged the high court to rule quickly, calling the matter “urgent and time sensitive.”
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Fox Business he expects a decision before year-end.
Tyler Durden
Sun, 11/30/2025 – 19:15
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/tariff-revenue-surges-record-high-314-billion-october
