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Army Sentinel Reprimands Hegseth Group at Tomb — 1dAn Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group after members laughed and chatted while taking photos near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony. The guard reminded them to maintain silence and respect at the memorial, where the Old Guard has stood watch around the clock since 1948; President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance also attended the ceremony.

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Tom Gallagher The sentinel did the right thing enforcing silence at the Tomb no matter who was there.

Trump Tells Vance to Focus on ‘Massive Corruption and Crime in Dem-Controlled Cities, States — 1dPresident Donald Trump wants his vice president to focus on addressing any alleged corruption in Democrat-controlled cities and states. Trump added in a post on Truth Social Thurs… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Vance Jokes About Ohio State Loss Amid GOP Midterm Defeat — 4dVice President JD Vance joked that he was discussing Ohio State’s recent loss when he mentioned criticism of a team leader, staff infighting and questions about whether the No. 2 could lead. The remarks came amid Republican losses in the midterms and debate over Vance’s claim that the Iran war contributed to the defeat.

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Gibran Tenders Resignation; Acceptance Unclear — 4dNearly 50 Indonesian lawmakers from multiple parliamentary factions have petitioned to use the legislature’s right-to-express-an-opinion process over Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education credentials, after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated the certificate used to establish their equivalence to a high school diploma. Parliamentary leaders say the next steps must follow constitutional procedures, while Gerindra has yet to decide its position and says it will prioritize political stability.

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Alabama vice chancellor chosen to lead Wisconsin's 13 universitiesPolitics — Oct 30, 2026Universities of Wisconsin regents unanimously selected Tonjanita "Tonja" L. Johnson, Alabama System senior vice chancellor since 2019, as 10th president; start around Jan. 1, 2027.

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Elena Vasquez Bringing experience from Alabama's system could strengthen Wisconsin's universities if she focuses on access and research.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Vance pins midterm collapse on costly Iran war — Nov 5, 2026Vice 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 Blames Midterm Losses on War With Iran — Nov 4, 2026Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republicans' losses in the midterm elections Tuesday on the war with Iran. "But the real reason we lost is obvious to almost everyone," Vance wr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Vance pins GOP rout on Iran war’s real costs — Nov 4, 2026Vice 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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Trump Agrees With Vance Over War Affecting Midterms: ‘I’d Do It Again’ — Nov 4, 2026President Donald Trump agreed with Vice President JD Vance’s assessment of what caused many GOP to lose the midterm elections — the war with Iran. Trump spoke about the midterms W… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Vance Outlines Four Tasks to Win Back Disgruntled Trump Voters, Sources Say — Nov 5, 2026Vice President JD Vance is working to forge a new alliance with disgruntled Trump voters before of the 2028 election cycle, according to a Fox News Digital exclusive. Vance broke… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sherrod Brown Wins Special Election for Ohio Senate Seat — Nov 4, 2026Two 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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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Rubio Defends Unpopular Iran War as Needed to Block Nuclear Arms — 4dSecretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war against Iran, arguing it was necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons despite the conflict’s unpopularity. The war’s economic costs and Republican election losses have fueled debate within the party, with Vice President JD Vance emphasizing the political damage while Trump reaffirmed the decision; Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful.

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Priya Raman This war drags on too long and the election losses show voters are tired of endless fights.

El-Sayed’s Senate Win Sparks Arab Celebrations — Nov 5, 2026Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate victory as the first Muslim American senator prompted celebrations among Arab communities, who embraced his use of Arabic expressions such as “habibi” and “hamdulillah.” In his victory speech, he used “habibi” to rib Vice President JD Vance, turning a moment of political pushback after Islamophobic attacks into a source of cultural pride.

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Both Parties’ 2028 Hopefuls Make Early Moves — Nov 4, 2026After a Democratic midterm wave, potential candidates in both parties are beginning to position themselves for a wide-open 2028 race. Vice President JD Vance remains a leading Republican prospect but faces greater vulnerability because of his ties to President Donald Trump, while Democrats are promoting a deep bench of contenders.

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Indonesian parties consider inquiry into VP diploma — Nov 5, 2026Indonesian parties are weighing parliamentary action over Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education credentials after court rulings found his overseas qualification did not meet domestic requirements. The debate is unfolding amid tensions between President Prabowo Subianto and Gibran’s father, Joko Widodo; possible steps include an inquiry, but no party has proposed impeachment.

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Sam Okafor An inquiry can check the facts without anyone pushing impeachment, which keeps the focus on rules instead of family grudges.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Athletics Name Brewers Executive Cam Castro GMSports — Nov 4, 2026The Athletics hired Brewers senior vice president of player development and performance Cam Castro as their general manager, where he will report to president of baseball operations Taylor Smith. Castro’s background developing pitchers and prospects is expected to help the club strengthen its talent pipeline as it prepares to move from Sacramento to Las Vegas.

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Dana Whitfield Bringing in a Brewers guy is fine but the real test is whether he can fix the farm system before the Vegas move.

Former Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Yandong Dies at 81Politics — Oct 28, 2026Liu Yandong, a former Chinese vice premier and one of the country’s most senior female officials, has died in Beijing at 81, according to official reports. She served on the Communist Party’s Politburo and led work spanning education, science, health and women’s affairs; officials in Macao and Hong Kong expressed condolences and recognized her support for their development.

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GTA VI Launch Festival Set for Miami — Nov 6, 2026Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch November 19, 2026, with preloading beginning November 10 and requiring up to 212 GB of storage; the highly anticipated game returns players to Vice City with protagonists Jason and Lucia. In Paris, the Grand Rex will mark release day with a live big-screen gameplay event, while Take-Two is pursuing subpoenas to identify the source of media leaks.

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Man Arrested After Knife Incident Near Miami Vice Set — Oct 24, 2026A Brooklyn man, Alex Perez, 23, was arrested near the filming location of “Miami Vice ’85” after allegedly displaying a knife during a dispute and threatening a production staffer. Police recovered the weapon, reported no injuries, and charged him with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.

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A Town Hall with Vice President J.D. Vance2 sources — Oct 19, 2026

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Vance Rallies for Ramaswamy and Husted in Tight Ohio Races — Nov 1, 2026Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Ohio in the final stretch before the 2026 midterms, urging support for Republican candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Jon Husted. Polls showed Democrat Amy Acton leading Ramaswamy in the governor’s race and Sherrod Brown ahead of Husted in the Senate contest.

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Vance Won't Commit on Prosecuting Peltola Despite Trump Push — Oct 29, 2026Vice President JD Vance would not commit to whether Democrat Mary Peltola should be prosecuted even though his boss is adamant she should be. Peltola’s Senate campaign effort alle… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Early county results show mixed levy votes and tight local racesPolitics — Nov 4, 2026In Maury County, Stewart Parker won Columbia’s mayoral race and Charlie Huffman upset the incumbent vice mayor, with opposition to steep water-rate increases emerging as an issue. Preliminary Umatilla County results favored fire levies in two districts but rejected Pendleton’s, while Walla Walla County reported 21% turnout in an election featuring several ballot measures.

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Kamala Harris Calls Trump White House ‘Callous and Corrupt and Incompetent’ — Oct 27, 2026Former Vice President Kamala Harris did not hold back her disdain for the Trump White House when she called it the "most callous and corrupt and incompetent" presidential administr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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