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Republicans Push to Draft Marco Rubio for the 2028 Presidential Race

Washington, Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Following heavy midterm losses, lawmakers are urging Marco Rubio to run in 2028, though the Secretary of State adamantly refuses to discuss a bid and may even exit the administration.

Justice Department Threatens Legal Action Over White House Ballroom Inquiry

Washington, Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Federal prosecutors ordered Senator Richard Blumenthal to preserve records from his probe into private donors funding the $400 million White House ballroom, escalating an unprecedented constitutional clash over congressional oversight.

U.S. Plan to End Foreign Worker Grace Period Sparks Economic Concerns

Washington, Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Business leaders are pushing back against ending the 60-day visa grace period, warning the move could trigger nearly $1.85 billion in economic costs and destabilize key tech talent retention.

Arrest of Respected Healthcare Leader Ignites Debate Over Enforcement Policies

San Francisco, Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Despite possessing a valid work permit through 2029, a prominent California educator and nurse was removed from federal tracking databases, exposing critical institutional vulnerabilities in high-skilled labor.

Alaska Senate Race Tightens as Democrat Mary Peltola Pulls Ahead

Anchorage, Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Democrat Mary Peltola expanded her lead over incumbent Dan Sullivan to 49%, surpassing the combined tallies of both rival Sullivans on the ballot amid intense national scrutiny.

Army Guard Admonishes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Arlington Cemetery

Arlington, Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
An Army sentinel publicly ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage to maintain silence and respect after they laughed and took photos at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Government Data Erasure Threatens Key Economic and Business Forecasts

Washington, Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Federal agencies have systematically removed hundreds of public datasets on climate and economics, leaving corporate leaders and economists without reliable baseline figures for essential forecasting and investments.

Flawed Voter Tracking Software Falsely Claims Living Citizens Are Deceased in Georgia

Cumming, Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
A partisan data tool triggered erroneous ballot challenges in Forsyth County, Georgia, this November after falsely labeling living voters as deceased, highlighting growing administrative and legal risks for election infrastructure.

Thirteen US States Threaten European Firms with Retaliatory Economic Penalties

New York, Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
A coalition of thirteen state attorneys general warned the United Kingdom and Netherlands that settlement-focused trade sanctions could trigger state-level procurement bans and divestment against British and Dutch corporations.

White House Threatens Incoming Congressional Investigators With Criminal Probes

Washington, Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
White House Counsel Will Scharf warned incoming House Oversight Democrats that aggressive subpoenas could constitute criminal extortion, threatening counter-investigations against lawmakers ahead of the new congressional session.