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Greater Memphis Chamber Selects Joshua Gunn as Next President and CEO
Business
— 6d
The Greater Memphis Chamber has named Joshua Gunn, an economic development executive with chamber leadership experience in several states, as its next president and CEO. He is expected to begin in December and will focus on investment, innovation and regional competitiveness.
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Regional chambers draw 1,300 to annual events honoring business leaders
Business
— Nov 6, 2026
The Kalispell Chamber’s annual Grand Event honored eight local leaders and organizations, with its highest award going posthumously to philanthropist and business leader Paul Wachholz and Businessperson of the Year recognition going to Will Schmautz. The chamber also highlighted collaboration on workforce development, child care and downtown vitality, with infrastructure and downtown revitalization among its priorities for 2027.
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Sundareshan Elected Arizona Senate President-Elect
Priya Sundareshan
— 5d
Arizona Democrats selected Tucson state Sen. Priya Sundareshan as Senate president for the 2027 session, making her the first Indian American to lead the chamber. Her election follows Democrats’ capture of both legislative chambers while retaining the governor’s office, giving the party unified control of state government for the first time since 1966; Sundareshan says her priorities include delivering practical results for residents.
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“Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” — Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest
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— Nov 6, 2026
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 9h
“Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.” — Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest
Community
— Nov 6, 2026
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Clarksville Hosts Veterans Day Events, Publishes Obituaries
Lifestyle
— 4d
Clarksville residents honored veterans at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Veterans Day breakfast, featuring student essays and a keynote address by retired Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Drew. The other articles are individual obituaries and are unrelated to the event.
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Texas lawmaker files $17 billion household rebate bill
Gina Hinojosa
— 2d
Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez has proposed one-time $1,500 payments to households as part of Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa’s affordability agenda, funded by a $17 billion withdrawal from the state’s rainy day fund. The plan would require a two-thirds vote in each chamber, faces substantial Republican opposition, and does not specify whether recipients must be U.S. citizens.
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Rachel Meyers
Payments should require proof of citizenship or the whole idea risks rewarding non-taxpayers.
Utah Republicans lose House supermajority but retain chamber control
Spencer J. Cox
— 3d
Utah Republican leaders Mike Schultz and Gov. Spencer Cox said historic midterm losses reflected both the national political climate and local failures to listen to voters, including on affordability, redistricting, transparency and other contentious issues. Cox cautioned that the results were a call for normalcy, not a mandate for Democrats to overreach.
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House Republicans Prepare for Expected Democratic Investigations
Andrew Powell
— Nov 6, 2026
House Republican leadership is preparing lawmakers for an aggressive round of congressional investigations after Democrats take control of the chamber, with Majority Leader Steve S… — by Andrew Powell
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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Phoenix Fall Fest expects 15,000, features 250 vendors
Lifestyle
— Nov 3, 2026
Local organizations and chambers are using festivals, seasonal events and business celebrations to bring residents together and support local businesses and nonprofits. Activities range from Arizona’s 20th annual Certified Local Fall Fest and Hendersonville’s charitable HolidayFest to Portland’s fall festival, restaurant ribbon-cuttings and Chamber golf tournament.
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Democrats take control of Congress
Donald John Trump
— Nov 4, 2026
Democrats took both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3, 2026; James Talarico became the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988.
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Marcus Bell
Voters clearly wanted this shift on November 3, now let's see what they deliver.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Trump touts White House ballroom after midterm losses
Donald John Trump
— Nov 4, 2026
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress as Trump promoted a White House ballroom with 50-foot ceilings, reinforced glass and an underground bunker.
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Nicole Hardy
Trump should have addressed the election losses head on instead of pivoting straight to a ballroom project.
Wisconsin Governor-Elect Crowley Pledges to Sign New Congressional Map
David Carl Crowley
— 4d
Wisconsin Gov.-elect David Crowley says he would sign legislation redrawing the state’s congressional districts if Democratic lawmakers pass it, after Democrats won control of both legislative chambers. Democratic leaders are considering a mid-decade map overhaul that could alter districts now favoring Republicans, but have not committed to a specific plan.
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Oregon Democrats Expected to Expand Legislative Majorities
Politics
— 5d
An OPB documentary revisits Oregon Sen. Richard Neuberger and his political legacy, including his warning about Nazi persecution and his landmark 1954 election. In the 2026 election, Oregon voters returned Gov. Tina Kotek to office, with preliminary results pointing to expanded Democratic majorities in both chambers of the Legislature.
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 9h
Wisconsin Democrats Win State Government Trifecta
Donald John Trump
— Nov 4, 2026
Wisconsin Democrats flipped both legislative chambers, securing their first state trifecta since 2010; Greta Neubauer is set to be the Assembly's first female speaker.
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Elena Vasquez
Republicans held power too long, so this trifecta might bring overdue checks and balances.
Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Vance pins midterm collapse on costly Iran war
The Conservative Desk
— Nov 5, 2026
Vice President JD Vance says the eight-month Iran conflict drove 2024 Trump voters to Democrats, forcing an America First reckoning as Republicans lose both chambers and Trump defends the campaign.
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Vance pins GOP rout on Iran war’s real costs
The Conservative Desk
— Nov 4, 2026
Vice President JD Vance says the Iran conflict, not turnout, drove 2024 Trump voters to Democrats and cost Republicans both chambers—demanding an honest party reckoning.
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Dems Take Control of House
Sandra Rhodes
— Nov 4, 2026
The GOP’s worst nightmare came true Tuesday as the Democrats took control of the U.S. House, flipping the chamber after four years, Decision Desk HQ projects. The change will have… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Sherrod Brown Wins Special Election for Ohio Senate Seat
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 4, 2026
Two years after losing reelection to a Republican, former Democratic Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown will return to the upper congressional chamber and take the seat once occupied by Vice President JD Vance.
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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Indiana House Republicans choose Smaltz as speaker-elect after majority shrinks
Ben Smaltz
— Nov 4, 2026
Indiana House Republicans selected Rep. Ben Smaltz as speaker-elect after Speaker Todd Huston lost reelection. Republicans retained control of the chamber, but their majority shrank sharply after a wave of election losses.
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Michigan House Republicans Select Kunse to Lead Caucus in 2027
Tom Kunse
— Nov 5, 2026
Michigan House Republicans selected Rep. Tom Kunse to lead their caucus in the 2027–28 session, succeeding Matt Hall, as they seek to rebuild their majority. Republicans also chose Sen. Roger Hauck to lead their Senate caucus; Democrats will control both chambers and the governor’s office in 2027.
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Democrats plan student-loan oversight
Donald John Trump
— 6d
With Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress, lawmakers are preparing hearings and investigations into the Trump administration’s student-loan changes, including repayment errors and reduced oversight of loan servicers. Separately, new federal borrowing caps are pushing some graduate students toward private loans, which generally offer fewer repayment protections and forgiveness options.
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Arizona Democrats Take Control of Legislature
Katie Hobbs
— Nov 4, 2026
Arizona Democrats are poised to take control of both chambers of the Legislature for the first time in 60 years, opening the door to proposals that had been blocked under Republican leadership. Their plans for expanded social programs and public education funding will face tight state finances and the requirement of a two-thirds vote for tax or fee increases.
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Trump Warns He Will Be ‘Mr. Veto’ If GOP Loses Congress
Sandra Rhodes
— Nov 2, 2026
President Donald Trump said he is ready to “become Mr. Veto” if the Republican Party loses both chambers in Congress. “Well, if that happens, I guess I’ll become Mr. Veto. I’m not… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 9h
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