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Dhillon Plans DOJ Exit After Dem Election Sweep
Harmeet Dhillon, a prominent Trump ally who spearheaded a conservative overhaul of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, plans to step down following Democrats' sweeping midterm election victories, Bloomberg reported Thursday. Dhillon, who has led the division ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:13:11 EDTGOP's 2028 Field Shaken by Midterm Wipeout
Republicans' disastrous midterm election performance reportedly has shaken up the party's 2028 presidential landscape, raising questions about whether Vice President JD Vance can overcome the political fallout and emerge as President Donald Trump's successor.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:58:09 EDTRuddy: Trump Is a Winner and Right on Iran
I am not naive about what happened Tuesday; in fact, I had predicted an outcome like this for some time. But I also realize President Donald Trump has demonstrated real leadership at one of the most consequential moments in American history. His decision to confront Iran's ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:43:08 EDTDemocrats Revive Wealth Tax Push After Midterm Wins
Democrats are reviving proposals to tax wealthy Americans after winning control of Congress, setting up a potential confrontation with President Donald Trump over how to finance their affordability agenda.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:31:17 EDTIsrael's $10 Billion Arms Bill Complicates US Aid Exit
Israel faces approximately $10 billion in payments for American weapons ordered beyond existing U.S. funding commitments, complicating President Donald Trump's plan to end military aid to the country.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:49:59 EDTMelania Meets With Ukraine, Russia to Honor Ceasefire
Melania Trump, President Donald Trump's wife, will bring together representatives from Russia and Ukraine on Thursday for a White House event to recognize a recent six-day ceasefire she helped broker in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky. The event comes as U.S. ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:39:09 EDTDemocrats Plan JPMorgan Probe Over Epstein Ties
Senate Democrats are preparing to investigate JPMorgan Chase's banking relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when they take control of Congress in January, according to a report Thursday.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:07:49 EDTMississippi Senate Showdown Exposes Recount Law Gaps
Mississippi's close U.S. Senate race between incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Democrat Scott Colom remained unresolved Thursday, with outstanding ballots and recount uncertainty potentially delaying the outcome.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:15:10 EDTReport: Rubio Eyes 2028 Amid Talk of Trump Admin Exit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio could resign from the Trump administration to begin aiming toward a run for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, The Independent reported Thursday.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:15:18 EDTCristiano Ronaldo Announces His International Retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:48:51 EDTTrump: 'Fake Dan Sullivan' Votes Should Go to Alaska Incumbent
President Donald Trump called Thursday for votes cast for two other candidates in Alaska's Senate race to be awarded to incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is trailing Democrat Mary Peltola as ballots continue to be counted.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:52:48 EDTMusk Worth Down $33.5 Billion After Dems' Midterm Sweep
Elon Musk reportedly lost more than $33 billion, as Tesla and SpaceX shares slid following the Democrats' blue wave victory in the midterms.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:34:48 EDTJobless Claims at 57-Year Low Amid Low Layoffs
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment slipped to a 57-year low last week as layoffs remained low against the backdrop of a resilient labor market.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:44:26 EDTBomb Threats Force Flights to Divert Across Europe
Multiple flights in Europe were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, forcing emergency landings, searches and military escorts to airports in France, Italy and Bulgaria. A British official called them "malicious hoaxes" that followed another rash of hoax threats earlier ...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:57:16 EDTRescues, Evacuations in Ga. Amid Heavy Rains, Flooding
Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of north Georgia overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with dangerous conditions making water rescues difficult.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:26:23 EDTRussell Brand Found Guilty of Rape, Sexual Assault
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty in a London court on Thursday of rape and sexual assault and told he faces jail.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:24:30 EDTNasdaq Futures Slip as Chip, Data Center Stocks Fall
The Nasdaq was set for a lower open Thursday as losses in chip and data center-related stocks weighed, while broader markets were steady after a rally in the last session on the back of Democrats' sweeping midterm election victory.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:01 EDTTed Cruz: GOP Losses a 'Watergate-Level Repudiation'
Sen. Ted Cruz called Republicans' midterm losses a "Watergate-level repudiation," saying voters rejected the party over rising living costs while criticizing President Donald Trump's tariffs and the prolonged war with Iran.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:09:18 EDTChris Christie Mulls 3rd Presidential Bid After GOP Losses
Former New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday said he is "going to think about" making a third run at the party's presidential nomination following the GOP's dismal midterms performance.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:22:23 EDTIndiana Carries Out the First of 3 US Executions Taking Place on a Single Day
An Indiana man who admitted killing his girlfriend's two children was executed early Thursday in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for the same day in the U.S. Jeffrey Weisheit killed the children, ages 8 and 5, by setting fire to his girlfriend's house...
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