Day: November 28, 2025

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11:05 AM 11/28/2025- news
Here is the latest news for Friday, November 28, 2025, as of approximately 11:05 AM EST:
Top Stories
National Guard Member Killed in D.C. Shooting One of the two U.S. National Guard members shot near the White House on Wednesday has died. The incident is being investigated as an act of terrorism. President Trump confirmed the death and lashed out at a reporter asking about the shooter’s entry into the U.S.
Government Shutdown Impacts Flights The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly set to cut U.S. flights by 10% as a government shutdown deepens. The Senate previously passed a deal aimed at ending a potential shutdown earlier in the month.
Post-Holiday Travel Disruption Heavy snowfall is impacting post-holiday travel for many areas across the U.S..
Hong Kong Fire The death toll from a recent fire in Hong Kong is rising, with the focus turning to potential missed warning signs and safety lapses.
International and Business News
Palestinian American Teen Freed A 16-year-old Palestinian American boy, Mohammed Ibrahim, has been released after spending nine months in an Israeli prison for allegedly throwing rocks. His detention sparked widespread condemnation.
AI Boom Concerns There are concerns the current AI boom, largely centered around Nvidia, might be driven by circular deals and a speculative bubble. Softbank reportedly sold its entire stake in Nvidia to finance its own AI ambitions.
Qatar Airways Sells Cathay Pacific Stake Qatar Airways is set to sell its entire stake in Cathay Pacific.
Other News
Human Trafficking Investigation Twenty people have been arrested as part of a human trafficking investigation in Wisconsin.
Black Friday Crowds Anecdotal reports from malls suggest Black Friday lines might be longer than in previous years.
Philippine Graft Scandal The Philippines is facing a significant graft scandal, with questions raised about the political fallout for President Marcos.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 28, 2025

BREAKING:

Zelensky announced that Andrii Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, has submitted his resignation. pic.twitter.com/lVuPkWSCQS

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 28, 2025

Former Kremlin deputy chief of staff reportedly wrote Putin letter condemning war in Ukraine before his resignation in September — Meduza  meduza.io/en/feature/2025/11…
Former Kremlin deputy chief of staff reportedly wrote Putin letter condemning war in Ukraine before his resignation in September
7:47 am, November 28, 2025Source: Agentstvo Media

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Former Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff Dmitry Kozak wrote a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin condemning Moscow’s war against Ukraine shortly before his resignation in September, Agentstvo Media reports.

Kozak, who previously served as Russia’s deputy prime minister, became Putin’s deputy chief of staff in January 2020. According to a Meduza source close to the Kremlin, when the members of Russia’s Security Council realized in February 2022 that Putin was preparing to launch a full-scale war in Ukraine, Kozak opposed the plan. In the months that followed, Kozak was reported to have “fallen out of favor” with the Russian president.

According to Agentstvo, when Kozak submitted his official resignation on September 18, 2025, he also handed Putin a personal letter criticizing the war. “In the letter, the former deputy chief condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine, using very strong language,” the outlet reported, citing a source who knows Kozak personally.

Another longtime acquaintance of Kozak said the former official does not believe the letter angered Putin and that he “even expects to meet with him in the near future.”

Kozak has spent considerable time abroad since stepping down, but a source close to him told Agentstvo that this is not due to concerns for his safety. He has been traveling for medical treatment and continues to return to Russia, the source said.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 28, 2025