President Trump announced he is pardoning Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda. Cuellar had faced 14 federal charges, including bribery and money laundering, tied to alleged payments from foreign entities. Trump claimed the Justice Department under former President Biden had targeted Cuellar for opposing Biden’s border policies. (Story URL)
Mexico’s federal government has proposed a reform to cut the workweek from 48 to 40 hours without reducing pay or benefits. Labor Secretary Marath Bolaños said the change would begin in 2027, with a two-hour reduction each year until reaching 40 hours in 2030. Officials plan to present the initiative in 2026 after talks with unions, business leaders, and specialists. (Story URL)
The Pentagon’s inspector general found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated department rules by sharing sensitive military details in a private Signal chat. The watchdog concluded that Hegseth’s messages about U.S. operations in Yemen could have endangered American troops if intercepted. Despite the finding, it’s expected that Hegseth won’t face any repercussions. (Story URL)
More than one million bags of shredded cheese sold at Walmart, Publix, Aldi, and other stores are being recalled due to possible metal fragments. The FDA said in a December 1 notice that the cheese was produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co. of Ohio and distributed in 31 states and Puerto Rico. The products could cause temporary or reversible health effects, though serious injury is unlikely. (Story URL)
The United States has suspended all pending immigration and green card applications from 19 “countries of concern.” The pause follows the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C. A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services memo says applicants from the listed countries will face a hold and review. (Story URL)