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House Republicans Choose Jim Jordan to Lead Party Following Midterm Setback
Washington, Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Following heavy midterm election losses, House Republicans selected conservative Jim Jordan over longtime leader Steve Scalise, signaling an aggressive, combative shift against the incoming Democratic majority.
Former Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson Faces Deep Financial Strain in New Bankruptcy Filing
Raleigh, Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Mark Robinson and his wife have filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, revealing nearly $800,000 in liabilities against under $800 in liquid assets amid mounting personal and legal debts.
Congress Demands Preservation of Federal Construction Records Amid Destruction Claims
Washington, Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
House Democrats ordered federal agencies and contractors to retain all construction records today after whistleblowers claimed officials were actively destroying documents tied to Donald Trump’s Washington building projects.
Labor Department Proposes Strict National Five-Activity Weekly Rule for Jobless Aid
Washington, Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
A newly proposed federal rule mandates unemployment recipients complete five weekly job-search activities, forcing nearly all states to overhaul laws and eliminate warning periods for non-compliant claimants.
Surprise Senate Race in Mississippi Signals Potential Shift in Washington Balance of Power
Jackson, Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Democrat Scott Colom leads incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by 2,500 votes, threatening to end a 44-year Republican streak and introduce fresh legislative uncertainty for markets ahead of the upcoming congressional session.
Senate Advances Bipartisan Deal to Speed Up Energy and Tech Construction
Washington, Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
A 73-25 Senate procedural vote cleared a major hurdle to fast-track grid and data center construction, balancing soaring tech power demand against contentious environmental rollbacks in a ticking lame-duck session.
Arkansas Governor Stumbles on State Wage Rate During Heated National Television Appearance
New York, Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
During a contentious interview testing her national platform, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders incorrectly claimed her state’s minimum wage is $15 per hour instead of the actual $11 rate.
Supreme Court Clears Border Barrier Construction Across Protected West Texas Lands
Washington, Monday, 9 November 2026.
The Supreme Court allowed border construction to resume in West Texas, citing daily halt costs near $500,000, despite the remote sector seeing as little as 0.3% of border apprehensions.
Gaza-Born Progressive Launches Primary Challenge Against Senator John Fetterman
Philadelphia, Monday, 9 November 2026.
Ahmed Moor has launched a 2028 Senate primary challenge against John Fetterman, targeting the incumbent’s controversial foreign policy positions and championing progressive economic programs like universal healthcare.