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Monday, November 9, 2026
Today, Hakeem Jeffries says he’s a hard yes for a Hegseth impeachment this week; Trump has appointed Stephen Miller to take over for Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff; Trump appointed UFC fighter and wife beater Dana White as press secretary; the FBI has subpoenaed an Alaska senate candidate just days before the election; Senator Van Hollen says Chuck Schumer should not get a blank check to be the Majority Leader; the president of Israel has tapped Netanyahu’s opponent to form a majority government; a federal judge has blocked construction of Trump’s arch; Judge Ana Reyes has appointed a special master to investigate whether administration officials lied under oath about the East Potomac golf course; plus Allison delivers your Good News.
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Monday, November 9, 2026
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Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Three more people were murdered by the United States in a Caribbean boat strike; Venezuela seeks help from Russia as the US inches closer to war; two judges order Trump to pay SNAP benefits because it’s the law; a Senate report says detainees face neglect in immigration prisons; Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declares a state of emergency over the Republican shutdown; Obama called Mamdani to praise his campaign and offer support; the Netherlands elected its first gay and youngest prime minister; Nancy Mace has a meltdown at an airport; Trump pushes to end medical care for transgender youth nationally; a judge tosses Darrell Issa and Ronny Jackson’s lawsuit over prop 50; and Allison and Dana delivers your Good News.
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Stories
Three killed in US military strike on alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean | US news | The Guardian

As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help | The Washington Post

Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers | AP News

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declares state of emergency over shutdown | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Texas federal judge dismisses Rep. Issa's Prop. 50 lawsuit | Times of San Diego

Police report: Nancy Mace cursed and berated officers in airport altercation | NBC News

Trump says he has asked court to 'clarify' SNAP ruling with funding set to lapse | ABC News

Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally | NPR

Obama Calls Mamdani to Praise His Campaign and Offers to Be Sounding Board | The New York Times

Dutch centrist Jetten claims victory in vote where far right lost ground | Elections News | Al Jazeera



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November 8th, 2023
In the Hot Notes: incredible results for Democrats in elections across several states this week; the Biden Campaign pens a memo to the media asserting disparity in polling coverage; Hinds County Mississippi precincts faced ballot shortages on election day; a suspect is in custody in connection with the murder of synagogue president Samantha Woll; a former CIA officer has pled guilty to sexual abuse charges; Biden wins his 150th federal judge appointment in the Senate; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Friday, November 6, 2026
Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom commutes the death sentences of over 500 prisoners; the new Democratic Congress is gearing up for robust investigations into Republican corruption; DOJ Civil Rights chief Hermeet Dillon resigned three weeks ago and announces today; Democrats flip 12 more House seats; multiple Senators-elect challenge Chuck Schumer remaining as Majority Leader; Trump weighs firing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth; newly minted blue states are preparing to challenge anti-trans and abortion measures; Marco Rubio is considering stepping down to run for president in 2028; the stock market plunges as investors retreat from artificial intelligence; Russel Brand has been convicted on rape charges; plus Allison delivers your Good News.

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Top Democrat warns Todd Blanche could face impeachment hearings
Democrats take the House. Here’s what they plan to investigate and their legislative agenda - ABC7 New York
Arizona, Nebraska voters approve transgender athlete bans - Live Updates - POLITICO
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Nathan Johnson won’t sue out-of-state abortion pill providers
Stock Market News, Nov. 5, 2026: Nasdaq Plunges 5.5%; Investors Retreat From AI Trade After Election
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