New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), who has been a recent critic of Biden’s handling of the border, was on his way to D.C. but ended up turning around, not attending the meeting, and would not say why. However, shortly after the FBI raided the home of Adams fundraiser Brianna Suggs.

Holiday spending is expected to hit record highs this year despite inflation and high interest rates. The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending will increase by 3% to 4% compared to last year, with shoppers set to spend up to $966.6 billion in just November and December.

A House panel just approved a bill requiring ID verification for dating apps. The Online Dating Safety Act would require dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and eHarmony to provide safety guidelines on their platforms. Including having new users register with a government ID.