41st U.S. president; statesman, diplomat, and mentor to a later generation
The Trump administration has nominated Robert Hamilton to lead FEMA as its permanent administrator. The move has followed a Trump-appointed council report recommending sweeping reforms to FEMA that would shift more disaster responsibility to states and change how federal aid is triggered and delivered.
The Financial Conduct Authority has had parts of its £9.1bn motor‑finance compensation scheme suspended after legal challenges from Volkswagen Financial Services, Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services, Crédit Agricole Auto Finance and consumer group Consumer Voice. The Upper Tribunal has set hearings for December or February; lenders will not need to calculate or pay redress while legal proceedings continue, delaying mass payouts until at least 2027 if the scheme survives.
The Navy has named the crew member lost after an MH-60S Sea Hawk crash in the Arabian Sea as the search continues for the remaining missing aircrew. Three crew members have been rescued and are in stable condition aboard the USS George H.W. Bush. The incident is under investigation and authorities say hostile action is not suspected.
New York City open primaries face opposition from Mayor Mamdani as activists push for a system that could widen voter participation. The debate centers on whether the closed primaries strengthen incumbents or expose voters to broader choice.
Former CIA director Woolsey has died at 84, with family citing Havana syndrome as a factor in his health decline. The report notes his tenure, criticisms he faced, and ongoing questions about Havana syndrome and possible foreign involvement. The story also traces broader concerns about security and intelligence after the Cold War.