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President Trump’s remarks after an assault on National Guard members underscore his intention to reshape the immigration system and increase scrutiny of migrants already in the U.S.

Two National Guard members were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House. A suspect is in custody, and President Trump has ordered 500 more National Guard troops to Washington.

President Trump’s estimated net worth has doubled to more than $6 billion since early 2024. His allies deny conflicts of interest. Watchdog groups disagree, and see a troubling breakdown in ethical norms.

Cranberries are a holiday tradition – and the Massachusetts state fruit. Our reporter, Kendra Nordin Beato, takes a look at the past and present of the festive berry and how it became a Thanksgiving staple. Find the link to her full story in the comments. Story: Kendra Nordin Beato  Photos and video: Melanie Stetson Freeman Editor/Producer: Jingnan Peng © 2025 The Christian Science Monitor #agriculture #thanksgiving #Massachusetts

Whether you like your cranberries fresh, as a tart relish, or in a gelatinous form that’s shaped like a can (no shame, but really?) you’re going to want to nerd out with food writer Kendra Nordin Beato and me on the arcane, old-school practices and the business innovation in cranberry land. On The Christian Science Monitor podcast “Why We Wrote This.” Produced by Mackenzie Farkus. Link in comments. Story link in show notes. On our site or wherever you listen.

They evoke Hallmark movies and simpler times. But in rural locations, general stores are a lifeline to the community, providing access to groceries and serving as a social hub. In Vermont, towns are fighting to keep theirs alive.

While coverage of China is often focused on tariffs, trade, and security issues, you won't want to miss the rich cultural stories found there. Here's a quick look at one of them. While deep in rural China, Beijing-based journalist Ann Scott Tyson discovered how to cook authentic handmade noodles. In this video, she described how she discovered a new understanding of country life in the process. Ann writes for The Christian Science Monitor. Find her full story in the comments. Story, videos & photos: Ann Scott Tyson Edited: Ian Blaquiere © 2025 The Christian Science Monitor #china #food #culture

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Republican state lawmakers from Indiana have rejected pressure from the White House to conduct a midcycle redrawing of their congressional maps. One state senator describes why his conservative values led him to oppose the effort.