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House Republicans Elect Jim Jordan as Next GOP Leader After Johnson Steps Aside
Daily Caller News Foundation
— 4d
House Republicans elected Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan Tuesday to become the new party's leader after Speaker Mike Johnson stepped aside.
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Montana Elects First House Democrat, Nonbinary Leader
Politics
— 5d
Sam Forstag’s election gives Montana its first Democratic U.S. House representative in more than 30 years, bringing a new voice for the state as he prepares for his freshman term. He has discussed what to expect in Congress and the Democratic Party’s direction, while local reaction weighs his prospects against outgoing Republican Troy Downing’s record.
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Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine to leave jail
1 source
— Nov 6, 2026
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Elena Vasquez
Najib getting house arrest after his party pays up shows money still buys better treatment for ex-leaders.
Jim Jordan defeats Scalise to lead House Republicans after midterm losses
Jim Jordan
— 5d
Jim Jordan emerged as the apparent frontrunner in the contest to lead House Republicans after their midterm losses, with allies claiming he had more than 100 votes—a count disputed by Steve Scalise’s team. Jordan’s pitch as a fighter has drawn support from prominent Republicans and a strategist who argues the party needs new leadership, while Scalise’s backers point to his experience.
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Maya Lindstrom
This leadership change might keep the party stuck arguing instead of focusing on results.
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Duffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air Travel
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 4h
Mike Johnson Declines House Minority Leader Bid After GOP Losses
Mike Johnson
— Nov 7, 2026
After Republicans lost control of the House, Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not seek to lead the party in the minority, setting up a leadership contest that includes Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan. Johnson won reelection to his Louisiana seat and is expected to remain in the House as a rank-and-file member.
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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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White House Warns Democrats Over Planned Probes
Donald John Trump
— 6d
Incoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia says Democrats will investigate President Donald Trump’s family, including Donald Trump Jr.’s financial ties to defense contractors and Jared Kushner’s Saudi investment, amid allegations of conflicts of interest. Republican Sen. John Curtis supports examining presidential family members’ finances while also calling for continued scrutiny of Hunter Biden, saying investigations should follow the facts regardless of party.
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Jeffries Says Democrats Will Not Work With Stephen Miller
Sandra Rhodes
— 6d
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said the Democratic Party will not work with Stephen Miller, who was recently tapped as President Donald Trump’s new chief of staff.… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Scalise, Jordan Vie for House GOP Leadership
Susie Wiles
— 6d
After Republicans’ midterm losses, a feud over alleged lobbyist influence in public health policymaking exposed tensions within President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again coalition; the accused officials denied the allegations. The losses also triggered a House GOP leadership fight, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan emerging as contenders after Mike Johnson said he would not seek the party’s top post.
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Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise Set To Wrestle For Top House GOP Spot After Mike Johnson Steps Aside
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 4, 2026
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan launched their bids Wednesday to become their party's next leader after losing the majority.
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Footage Shows Family Scrambling as Brooklyn Building Begins to Collapse
Newly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least… — by Andrew Powell
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Johnson Won’t Lead House Republicans in Minority
Mike Johnson
— Nov 4, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged Republican losses as Democrats were projected to take control of both chambers of Congress, but pledged that Republicans would reclaim the House in 2028. He said historical midterm trends made the setback difficult to avoid and vowed to keep fighting for the party’s agenda.
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Party Shootings Kill One, Injure 15 in Three Cities
World
— Oct 31, 2026
Gunfire at a Jacksonville house party killed a 20-year-old man and wounded nine others, while separate Phoenix incidents near house and warehouse parties left at least three people injured. Phoenix police detained several people after the central-city shooting, and investigations into the incidents remained ongoing.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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‘Not Your House, Bro’: Man Shoots Guy Trying To Enter His Apartment After Halloween Party
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 3, 2026
Authorities in Houston say no charges have been filed against a man who shot a person trying to break into his apartment Thursday.
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Steube Plans Run for House GOP Conference Chair
Greg Steube
— Nov 4, 2026
Florida Rep. Greg Steube is running for House Republican Conference chair, arguing that party leaders should step aside after major election losses and calling for a more conservative direction. He joins incumbent Lisa McClain and Rep. Erin Houchin in the race, as Republicans debate their leadership and messaging.
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Arizona Democrats Win Legislative Trifecta After 60 Years
Politics
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Arizona Democrats secured a legislative trifecta for the first time in 60 years, while Legislative District 9 results showed Kiana Sears leading the Senate race and Democrats Lorena Austin and Jacob Martinez ahead in both House-seat contests. Democratic leaders celebrated the gains, while a Republican leader warned voters could regret the party’s policy changes.
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Simon August · 5 min · 7h
The Guy Who Is Supposed To Get Republicans Elected Can’t Even Elect Himself
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 4, 2026
The Chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the House GOP's campaign arm, failed to win reelection in his own safe red seat as members of his party lost across the country Tuesday night.
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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmate
Quizie
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Not who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.
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CU Boulder Student Killed, Another Critically Wounded
World
— Nov 1, 2026
A 19-year-old CU Boulder student was killed and another critically injured at a Halloween house party on University Hill, Boulder’s first homicide of 2026.
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Cognetti Defeats Bresnahan in Pennsylvania Race
Donald John Trump
— Nov 3, 2026
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, a Democrat, was projected to defeat Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, with early results showing her ahead by a wide margin. The closely watched race was a key Democratic opportunity in the party’s effort to win control of the House.
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Chris Dalton
This Democratic pickup in Pennsylvania 8 makes it tougher for Republicans to hold the House majority.
Massie Renews Hegseth Impeachment Push Amid Scrutiny
Donald John Trump
— Nov 4, 2026
Republicans are increasingly blaming Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the party’s midterm losses, accusing him of urging the Iran war without a clear exit strategy. Rep. Thomas Massie plans to seek a House impeachment vote, while President Trump continues to defend Hegseth and Democrats prepare oversight inquiries.
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Democrats Win Control of House and Senate
Donald John Trump
— Oct 30, 2026
Final polls point to a Democratic surge ahead of the 2026 midterms, with the party leading in several key Senate races—including traditionally Republican states—and analysts projecting a gain of 12 to 25 House seats. President Trump has campaigned in red states to boost Republican turnout as control of both chambers appears at risk.
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Duffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air Travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy doubled-down during a Saturday press conference on his request for Congress to give his department $50 billion to upgrade America's air traffic control systems.
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Democrats Win House and Senate in 2026 Midterms
Donald John Trump
— Oct 30, 2026
Mid-decade redistricting has become a consequential 2026 midterm battleground, with both parties reshaping congressional maps to influence control of the narrowly divided House. Utah’s new Democratic-leaning district could help Democrats gain a seat, while one analysis argues that Republican maps based on the 2024 vote have left some GOP districts unexpectedly vulnerable.
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Wyoming Taxpayers Are Paying For Affordable Housing Owned By The Japanese, Gubernatorial Candidate Rebecca Bextel Claims
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 25, 2026
Third-party Wyoming gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Bextel told Tucker Carlson during an interview released Saturday that taxpayers of America's reddest state in particular are being scammed by the development of affordable housing.
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Obama, Trump trade barbs at rallies before midterms
Donald John Trump
— Oct 29, 2026
Barack Obama and President Donald Trump traded attacks at rival rallies ahead of the midterm elections, with Obama blaming Trump’s Iran war and tariffs for higher costs and criticizing the administration’s response to his White House renovation joke. Trump defended the renovations and mocked Obama as both parties campaigned amid concerns about control of Congress.
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Derek Foss
These rallies highlight how both parties are fighting hard for Congress this fall.
Stabbings Reported in Four Cities
World
— Oct 30, 2026
Separate stabbing incidents were reported in Pittsburgh, Providence and Wollongong: a Pittsburgh victim was hospitalized in critical condition, a 17-year-old in Providence suffered multiple lacerations, and a 13-year-old in Wollongong was treated in stable condition after an alleged brawl. A separate report also described a teenager stabbed at a house party in Marsden Park; investigations into the reported attacks are ongoing.
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Halloween Events Span California, Florida, Maine
Lifestyle
— Oct 28, 2026
Halloween celebrations range from Santa Cruz County’s parades, trick-or-treating and costume parties to Holliston’s youth soccer tournament and Tampa Bay’s Rowdies playoff game, which adds family activities and a costume contest. In Tampa, organizers also describe the creative process behind Howl-O-Scream’s haunted houses and scare zones.
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Congress Probes Disturbing String Of Suicides At NSA, Cyber Command
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 10h
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