Green Light on the Red Button

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range American missiles inside Russia, as 10,000 North Korean troops join Moscow's forces in Kursk. An Israeli strike in Beirut killed Hezbollah's chief spokesman, while another in Gaza killed at least 30 people, raising the Palestinian death toll to over 43,846. Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth paid off a woman accusing him of sexual assault, though he denies the claim. Joe Biden made history as the first sitting president to visit the Amazon rainforest, declaring Nov. 17 International Conservation Day and pledging $50 million to the Amazon Fund. A California resident tested positive for Clade Ib mpox, marking the first known U.S. case of this subtype currently ravaging Africa. Biden grants authorization for Ukraine to use U.S. long-range weapons against Russia (CNN, CBS) Hezbollah chief spokesman, 30 Gazans killed by Israeli strikes (AP, Washington Post) Trump defense secretary pick paid off woman who accused him of sexual assault (AP) Biden becomes first sitting president to visit Amazon rainforest (AP) California resident marks first case of Clade Ib mpox in the U.S. (New York Times)