News for November 23, 2025

Macy’s is trying to win holiday shoppers by offering more options for both budget-minded and higher-spending customers as tariffs, inflation, and low consumer confidence weigh on the season.

Trump criticized Ukraine for showing “zero gratitude” for U.S. aid even as U.S. and Ukrainian officials made progress in peace talks over a proposed deal to end the war with Russia.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are discussing a possible visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S. as President Donald Trump pushes for a Ukraine peace deal by Thanksgiving.

The Face the Nation interview focused on Jason Crow defending a video warning troops about illegal orders, as Trump escalated threats against him and Congress while the White House also faced pressure on Ukraine and the economy.

Sen. Mark Kelly said President Donald Trump’s words about Democratic lawmakers could fuel serious threats and violence.

The National Weather Service says Thanksgiving travelers should prepare for delays as three storms bring snow, rain, and strong wind across much of the U.S. this week.

A computer or internet outage at JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 caused long delays for travelers just days before Thanksgiving.

Rep. Jason Crow defended a video warning service members not to obey illegal orders, while saying President Donald Trump’s threats and rhetoric are dangerous and could put troops and the country at risk.

Sen. Rand Paul used a CBS interview to criticize President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, question U.S. actions against Venezuela-linked cartels, and push his own ideas on health care and foreign policy.

Sen. Mark Kelly said President Donald Trump’s words are raising threats against members of Congress, and he defended a video warning troops not to follow illegal orders.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he does not expect a U.S. recession in 2026 and said President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade deals should help the economy improve next year.

Bitcoin’s sharp November selloff is testing Wall Street’s growing crypto exposure, with Strategy Inc. and Michael Saylor’s style of corporate Bitcoin holding now under pressure.

Nvidia and the Nasdaq 100 swung sharply as a crypto selloff shook the broader risk market and exposed how fragile investor sentiment has become.

U.S. officials said they made progress in Geneva on a revised peace plan for Ukraine, even as President Donald Trump kept up pressure on Kyiv and the proposal drew concern in Europe.