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Politics U.S.

Social Security Email Praises Trump Ahead of Midterms

The Social Security Administration emailed people with online accounts praising President Donald Trump in the days before the November 2026 midterm elections. Legal experts said the message may violate federal restrictions on partisan political activity by government employees.

First: Raw Story · 2 more sources
Politics U.S.

Evangelicals Stayed Republican as Midterm Electorate Shifted

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.

First: Townhall · 1 more source
Crime Franklin Township

New Jersey Man Chargarged After Girlfriend Is Fatally Shot

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.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Politics Russia

Documents Detail Russian Missile Launcher Order for Iran

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.

First: The Daily Beast · 1 more source
Crime Washington

Justice Department Seeks to Erase Bannon’s Contempt Conviction

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.

First: ABC News · 1 more source
Entertainment Malibu

Nicolas Cage Clarifies Remarks About Being ‘Homeless’

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.

First: Daily Mail US · 1 more source
Entertainment U.S.

The Odyssey Returns to North American Theaters in December

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.

First: Deadline · 2 more sources
Crime U.S.

Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million in Discrimination Settlement

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.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 4 more sources
Politics U.S.

Democratic Wins Spur Calls to Replace Schumer and Jeffries

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.

First: Breitbart · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Democrats’ Midterm Sweep Sets Up a Clash With Trump

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.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Crime U.S.

Three US Executions Scheduled on the Same Day

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.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 5 more sources
Politics U.S.

El-Sayed Answers Campaign Attacks on The View

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.

First: Variety · 1 more source