The Headlines Democrats Say F.B.I. Is Investigating Them, and U.S. Plans Gaza Compounds
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Nov 26, 2025 Controversy brews as Democrats claim the FBI is investigating them over a video urging troops to reject illegal orders. Meanwhile, Medicare is set to negotiate lower prices for 15 drugs, potentially saving billions. The release of Trump's transition donors raises eyebrows, revealing connections to key administration roles. Foreign tourists will face a new $100 fee at national parks. Plus, get ready for some hot takes on Thanksgiving food that are sure to spark debates!
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Congressional Video Triggers Legal Scrutiny
- Democratic lawmakers released a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, echoing standard military training about unlawful commands.
- The video prompted White House backlash and an FBI inquiry that the lawmakers call intimidation without clear legal basis.
Mark Kelly Faces Pentagon Probe
- Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, faced a Pentagon investigation after appearing in the video and defended himself publicly.
- Legal experts told The Times the probes look like politically motivated retaliation rather than grounded legal claims.
Medicare Drug Negotiations Yield Future Savings
- The federal government negotiated lower prices for 15 drugs under Medicare, set to save billions when effective in 2027.
- Those savings result from a law signed by President Biden that had no Republican support at passage.