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House votes to kill impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Hegseth

House blocks impeachment push against Defense Secretary Hegseth

House voted to refer impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, ending the effort for now; it could be renewed next Congress.

Sanders declines to back Schumer for Senate leader

Bernie Sanders said he won't back Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, setting up a potential leadership contest among Senate Democrats.

Appeals court limits DOJ demand for journalists' LinkedIn messages

A federal appeals court narrowed an order seeking journalists' LinkedIn records in a leak probe, limiting government access to reporters' communications.

CDC requires attestation for travelers from DRC amid Ebola outbreak

CDC requires U.S.-bound air travelers to attest they haven't recently been in the DRC amid an Ebola outbreak, tightening travel rules for airlines and passengers.
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Former detective convicted in Sandra Birchmore killings

A jury convicted former Stoughton detective Matthew Farwell of murdering Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child in a high-profile case.
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Celtics beat 76ers 123–101; Paul George scores 36

Boston defeated Philadelphia in an NBA game, a result that affects team momentum and standings for fans tracking the season.

CFP committee puts Georgia at No. 1 in second rankings

Georgia moving to No. 1 reshapes conference races and the expanded playoff picture, affecting which teams may qualify for postseason spots.

Democratic state gains could change Electoral College rules

New Democratic control of statehouses can affect election laws and how presidential electors are chosen, possibly shaping future voting rules and ballot processes.

USPS trims annual loss to $6.5B but warns of strain

Postal Service narrowed its loss to $6.5 billion and warned Congress it may need new cuts, which could affect delivery, package rates, and holiday shipping.
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White House issues Veterans Day proclamation promising faster VA access

Proclamation honors veterans and pledges faster access to VA care, signaling commitments that could affect veterans' service timelines.

FDA alerts as Intersurgical pulls breathing tubes over disconnection risk

Intersurgical removed certain breathing tubes after an FDA Early Alert about disconnection risk, a device concern for hospitals and clinicians using ventilators.
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Canada's Carney says White House will drive U.S.-Canada trade talks

Mark Carney said the White House will be central to U.S.-Canada trade talks, indicating how cross-border negotiations may proceed amid congressional changes.
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FDA flags Arrow International guidewire parts; hospitals told to quarantine lots

An FDA Early Alert flagged Arrow International guidewire components that may shed coating, instructing hospitals to quarantine affected lots to reduce patient risk.
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October CPI rises 0.4%; core up 0.3%

CPI rose 0.4% in October, core up 0.3%, a hotter reading that could influence borrowing costs and household expenses.
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Bomb claim triggers hijack alert on United flight; suspect arrested

A Newark–New Orleans United flight squawked a hijack code after a passenger's bomb claim; a man was arrested and the FAA will investigate, highlighting travel disruptions.

House Oversight GOP urges DOJ to reinterview Epstein witnesses

A GOP House report urged the Justice Department to reinterview key witnesses in the Jeffrey Epstein case, proposing further probes that could prompt renewed federal steps.

U.S. pulls refueling tankers from RAF Mildenhall over reported Iran threat

Refueling tankers were redeployed from RAF Mildenhall after a reported Iran threat, altering U.S. force posture and potentially affecting operations in Europe and the Middle East.

House Republicans hold vote to pick next leader

Leadership elections will decide the GOP's strategy after recent midterms and influence how the party operates in the new Congress.
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Earlier on PoliticalDad
Yesterday
SS United States sinking moved up to Wednesday to become world’s largest artificial reef8:07 PM The Guardian
Sightseeing helicopter makes emergency landing at Bayonne port after reported engine trouble8:07 PM WABC-TV New
Court limits DOJ access to reporters' LinkedIn records5:14 PM Bloomberg
Ring unveils indoor drone cam and autonomous patrol robot5:14 PM Reuters
Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back in deadline trade5:14 PM NFL.com
Traffic deaths fell 2.5% in first half of 20261:53 PM NHTSA
Pentagon warned reporters they could be removed at Hegseth briefing1:53 PM AOL News
FDA requires vision‑loss warning for Ozempic, Wegovy11:34 AM FDA
Justice Department civil chief Brett Shumate resigns11:34 AM AOL
DOJ sues Lyft, alleging disability discrimination9:33 AM DOJ
California voters reject Proposition 40 billionaire tax7:58 AM Wash. Post
Watchdog: VA automation linked with surge in claims errors7:58 AM Wash. Post
Godzilla Minus Zero opens to $31.6M, setting a U.S. record7:58 AM Screen Daily
Supreme Court clears way for Big Bend border wall work5:56 AM CBS News
Trump: Iran war 'militarily effectively over' after Qatar talks5:56 AM Wash. Post
Rep. Massie files articles to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth5:56 AM Axios
Senate moves forward on bipartisan permitting reform for energy, data centers5:56 AM Bloomberg
UFC's Dana White joins Trump at White House briefing, declines press role5:56 AM KCCI
State Democratic wins could change Electoral College rules before 20285:56 AM Examiner
National gas average dips toward $4 ahead of Thanksgiving5:56 AM CBS News
NTSB recovers cockpit voice recorder from Florida Learjet crash5:56 AM CBS News
SpaceX eyes Nov. 13 Starship flight to attempt first dual 'catch' of stages5:56 AM Aviation
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