On October 30, 2026, at least four California election workers received federal grand jury subpoenas seeking records about efforts to prevent noncitizens from voting. The subpoenas followed a federal judge’s rejection of the Justice Department’s request to set aside ballots linked to more than 20,000 voters in California.
White evangelical voters strongly backed Republicans in the November 3 midterms, while voters with no religion and Catholics moved toward Democrats, who won control of both chambers of Congress.White evangelicals backed Republicans by 82% in the November 3 midterms, even as Democrats won both chambers and the group’s share of voters declined.White evangelicals backed Republican House candidates by 82% in the November 3 midterms, maintaining support even as Democrats won control of Congress.
Christina Cruz, 30, was fatally shot at a Franklin Township home after an argument early on November 3. Ricardo A. Ferrera, 32, was charged with murder and weapons offenses, 33 days after leaving prison.Christina Cruz was fatally shot in Franklin Township early on November 3, 33 days after Ricardo A. Ferrera left prison. Ferrera faces murder and weapons charges.Ricardo A. Ferrera was charged after Christina Cruz was fatally shot in Franklin Township early on November 3, just 33 days after his release from prison.
Russian defense manufacturer Vympel planned an order for 90 guided-missile launchers for Iran, documents show, with deliveries scheduled from late 2024 through 2025. The order, disclosed on November 5, raises questions about President Donald Trump’s claims that Moscow offers Tehran little help.Documents show Russian manufacturer Vympel planned 90 missile launchers for Iran, with deliveries scheduled through 2025. Disclosed on November 5, the order challenges Trump’s effort to minimize Moscow’s support for Tehran as Russia presses its war against Ukraine.Documents list a planned Russian order for 90 missile launchers for Iran, but do not establish that the systems arrived. The details, disclosed on November 5, come as Trump seeks to keep Russia engaged in talks over Ukraine.
On November 5, 2026, the Justice Department asked a federal judge to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction for defying a congressional subpoena in the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack.On November 5, 2026, the Justice Department asked a judge to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction for defying a subpoena from the House January 6 committee.On November 5, 2026, the Justice Department asked a federal judge to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction over his refusal to comply with a congressional subpoena.
On November 4, Nicolas Cage said he and his family were fine after describing himself as “a little bit homeless” because a sinkhole damaged his Malibu home.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is set for another run at over 1,000 theaters across North America on December 11, including Imax venues, after its home release begins November 17.
Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal claims over race- and sex-related employment practices at the defense contractor. The settlement, announced in November 2026, includes payments to the government and more than 1,000 workers.The Trump administration secured a $29.5 million settlement from Lockheed Martin over alleged race- and sex-related employment decisions. The case puts federal pressure on workplace diversity practices at the center of a broader fight over civil rights.Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal allegations that race and sex affected employment decisions at the defense contractor. The settlement requires merit-based hiring and promotion practices, though the company admitted no liability.
On November 4, senator-elect Peggy Flanagan called for new Senate Democratic leadership, while criticism of Chuck Schumer and House leader Hakeem Jeffries grew after Democratic election victories.On November 4, progressives pressed Democrats to replace Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, arguing the party’s wins demand bolder leadership and accountability.On November 4, progressive Democrats renewed efforts to oust Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, challenging leaders who say affordability should take priority.
Democrats’ victories on November 3 gave them control of both chambers of Congress, setting up a confrontation with President Donald Trump when the new Congress begins on January 3.Democrats’ November 3 victories gave them control of the House and Senate, creating an opening to pursue lower health care, energy and grocery costs when the new Congress starts January 3.Democrats’ November 3 victories gave them control of both chambers of Congress, setting up a fight over Trump’s agenda, vetoes and investigations beginning January 3.
Indiana executed Jeffrey Weisheit on November 5, while Florida and Alabama planned executions of two other men. The three lethal injections came as the US death penalty faced renewed scrutiny.Indiana executed Jeffrey Weisheit on November 5, as Florida and Alabama prepared to put two more men to death. Appeals for clemency and concerns about execution methods did not stop the scheduled killings.Indiana executed Jeffrey Weisheit on November 5, while Florida and Alabama scheduled executions for two men convicted of killing older adults. Governors and courts rejected efforts to spare the men or stop the proceedings.
Newly elected Michigan Sen. Abdul El-Sayed discussed attacks on his Muslim faith during his campaign on The View on November 5, two days after defeating Republican Mike Rogers.Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race after Republicans made attacks on his Muslim faith a feature of the campaign, he said on The View on November 5.After winning Michigan’s Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed used a November 5 appearance on The View to condemn Republican campaign attacks on his faith and background.
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