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Senators open investigation into whether RFK Jr. misled Congress about 2019 Samoa trip

Senate probe targets RFK Jr.'s 2019 Samoa trip

A Senate probe into whether a cabinet secretary misled Congress could lead to criminal referral, affecting public trust and potentially disrupting that official's duties.

Outlook, Teams outage knocks out work email and apps

Nationwide Microsoft Outlook and 365 outage halted email and collaboration tools for businesses, schools and government, disrupting work and communications during the midday peak.
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Trump says U.S. doesn't need Iran deal, tells V.P. to focus home

Trump said the U.S. "doesn't need a deal" with Iran and told VP JD Vance to focus on domestic corruption; that shifts who handles Iran talks.

Nvidia's CEO steps down; CFO named interim chief

Nvidia's CEO resignation and interim CEO appointment could ripple through markets and Washington's China tech-curb debates, affecting investors and tech-industry decision-making.

Home sales hit 16-year low as mortgage rates bite

Home sales fell to their slowest pace in over 16 years as higher mortgage rates cut buyer activity, affecting housing affordability, moving plans, and homeowners' wealth nationwide.

Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race

The flip reshapes the Senate and could affect federal policy decisions that touch taxes, spending and services.

Partial Brooklyn building collapse kills one, injures others

Deadly collapse at a city site triggers rescue efforts and raises safety, inspection and liability questions impacting local residents and construction oversight.

Judge Richard Posner, law-and-economics pioneer, dies at 87

His rulings and economics-based scholarship reshaped legal thought, influencing court reasoning and the rules that affect businesses and citizens.

Nor'easter to soak the Northeast; Sierra could get blizzard snow

Heavy rain, wind and mountain snow may disrupt travel, power and winter recreation across two major regions.

Dan Hicks, NBC sports voice, dies at 64

A familiar NBC voice, Hicks called golf, Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football, meaning fans will notice broadcasts without him.

Appeals court narrows DOJ request for journalists' LinkedIn records

Limits broad government access to reporters' LinkedIn data during a leak probe, protecting source information while the national security investigation continues.

Jobless claims nudge up to 200,000

Weekly new unemployment claims rose to 200,000 for the week ending Nov. 7 — a real-time read on layoffs that affects job security, household budgets, and borrowing costs.
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Five states join FTC suit against Hims & Hers over privacy

Targets telehealth company for alleged data-sharing and billing issues — affects online patients concerned about health data privacy and how services are billed.
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Delaware voters sue to add a second U.S. House seat

The lawsuit challenges the 435-member cap and, if successful, could change apportionment, representation and Electoral College calculations.

Democrats meet in Denver to set post-midterm agenda

Party leaders and potential 2028 candidates shaping priorities after taking Congress, which could influence upcoming laws and policy priorities that affect households.

Raw cheddar recalled in 12 states over Listeria risk

A multi-state dairy recall removes a common grocery item and carries serious health risks for vulnerable people.
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Republicans slow some late presidential judicial picks

Intraparty resistance complicates last-minute judicial appointments that could shape federal courts and rulings that affect everyday legal rights for years.

Five people shot near the White House in Logan Circle

Five people were shot near the White House in Logan Circle; victims hospitalized and police investigating — reminder of public-safety risks that can disrupt commutes and local services.
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SpaceX launches second classified U.S. Space Force mission this week

Back-to-back military launches show increased use of commercial rockets for national security missions, affecting launch cadence and defense reliance on private firms.

Minivan kills three outside L.A. Metro station; driver arrested

A minivan crash outside a busy L.A. Metro station killed three pedestrians; police arrested a driver on suspicion of DUI and three counts of murder, highlighting pedestrian safety risks.
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Earlier on PoliticalDad
Costco recalls Kirkland whipped cream in 12 states over possible cleaning-chemical contamination1:54 PM SF Chronicle
Nvidia’s CEO reportedly facing ouster as stock slips7:51 AM MarketWatch
Tech consultant gets 16 years to life in Bob Lee killing5:54 AM ABC7 News
McDavid's point streak hits 20 in Oilers' OT win5:54 AM NHL.com
Astros hire Brad Ausmus as manager5:54 AM Houston
Survivor 51 tribal council sends two home5:54 AM Hollywood
Yesterday
Bessent confronts Lutnick over delayed Nvidia-China chip curbs5:13 PM Axios
Guard rebukes Hegseth's group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier5:13 PM KVIA
United bars third-party AI booking agents5:13 PM WSJ
Congress signals possible subpoena for Nvidia CEO amid probe1:50 PM Axios
U.S. Army officer arrested in Britain on espionage suspicion1:50 PM CBS News
House Democrats push for clearer pardon rules1:50 PM CBS News
White House warns Democrats their probes could be 'criminal'11:35 AM LA Times
OpenAI posts $10B quarter as losses deepen11:35 AM WSJ
Treasury secretary moves to military base after reported Iranian threats7:50 AM The Guardian
Coachella 2027 announces Dua Lipa, SZA and Tame Impala as headliners7:50 AM LA Times
Sanders declines to back Schumer for Senate leader5:59 AM Wash. Post
CDC requires attestation for travelers from DRC amid Ebola5:59 AM CDC
Former detective convicted in Sandra Birchmore killings5:59 AM DOJ
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