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Government Contracts for Veteran-Owned Businesses Set to Double Under New Federal Plan
Washington, Friday, 13 November 2026.
The SBA raised federal procurement targets to 10% for fiscal year 2027, potentially unlocking tens of billions in additional awards despite emerging statutory questions regarding agency enforcement powers.
State Lawmakers Target Electoral College System Ahead of 2028 Election
Washington, Friday, 13 November 2026.
Recent statehouse victories give Democrats the required leverage to activate the National Popular Vote Compact, though legal architects warn the mechanism lacks oversight and risks major electoral disputes.
Newly Elected New York Representative Urges President Trump to Pardon Sean Combs
Washington, Friday, 13 November 2026.
Freshman Republican Anthony Constantino has called for Sean Combs’ presidential pardon, praising the convicted music mogul as an economic driver capable of revitalizing New York’s business climate.
Leadership Challenge Tests Senate Direction Following Midterm Victories
Washington, Friday, 13 November 2026.
Despite flipping eight seats to secure a 55-seat majority, Senate Democrats face an unexpected internal rebellion as Senator Chris Van Hollen directly challenges long-standing leader Chuck Schumer for majority leader.
Middle East Oil Routes Face Uncertainty as the White House Abandons Iran Diplomacy
Washington, Friday, 13 November 2026.
President Donald Trump halted peace negotiations with Iran, claiming total control over the vital Strait of Hormuz while redirecting Vice President JD Vance toward domestic corruption enforcement.
Oklahoma Drops Murder Charge Against Former Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip
Oklahoma City, Thursday, 12 November 2026.
After facing nine execution dates over three decades, Richard Glossip resolved his capital case by pleading guilty to accessory after the fact, officially dismissing his long-contested murder charges.
Consumer Complaints Surge as Federal Watchdog Pulls Back on Enforcement
Washington, Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Federal complaint filings surged to 6.3 million by late 2026, yet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau largely halted enforcement actions, triggering heightened regulatory and legal risks.
Senate Inquiry Targets Health Secretary Over Past Vaccine Statements
Washington, Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Democratic senators launched an investigation into whether Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unlawfully deceived lawmakers after newly uncovered letters directly contradicted his testimony regarding a deadly 2019 measles outbreak.
