On November 2, 2026, U.S. intelligence agencies raised concerns about ties between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, an executive at a Singapore-based company suspected of smuggling advanced AI chips to China.
Kimberly Guilfoyle attended a CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on November 5, weeks after resigning as U.S. ambassador to Greece. She gave CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp and his wife a portrait of Mercedes Schlapp.After leaving her ambassadorship amid serious allegations, Kimberly Guilfoyle attended a CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago on November 5 and gave the group’s chairman a $15,000 portrait.Kimberly Guilfoyle returned to a conservative gathering at Mar-a-Lago on November 5, where CPAC’s chairman praised her generous gift and longstanding support.
The United States beat Switzerland 7-0 in Esbjerg, Denmark, on November 6 to begin its defense of the women’s world hockey title.
Oakland County’s sheriff’s office will not pursue a Flock Safety drone contract, while the Parks Department will let its license-plate reader agreements expire amid public privacy concerns.The sheriff’s office will end its Flock drone pilot without a contract, and county parks will let its license-plate reader agreements expire after public privacy concerns.The sheriff’s office will not contract with Flock for its drone program, while county parks will let its license-plate reader agreements expire amid privacy debate.
Jane Kim declared victory Friday in California’s insurance commissioner race against Ben Allen, with 52.7% of the vote to Allen’s 47.3% as of Friday.Jane Kim declared victory Friday in California’s insurance commissioner race, leading Ben Allen 52.7% to 47.3% as of Friday after campaigning for publicly run disaster coverage.Jane Kim declared victory Friday in California’s insurance commissioner contest, leading Ben Allen 52.7% to 47.3% as of Friday with a proposal for state-run disaster insurance.
ICE detained Wisconsin State Patrol trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison on November 5. His lawyers say he has a pending asylum case and valid work authorization; the Department of Homeland Security says he overstayed his permission to remain in the United States.ICE detained Wisconsin State Patrol trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe at a Madison airport on November 5, despite his lawyers’ account that he has a pending asylum case and valid work authorization. DHS says he overstayed his permission to remain.ICE detained Wisconsin trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe at a Madison airport on November 5. DHS says he overstayed permission to remain in the country; his attorneys say he has a pending asylum case and valid work authorization.
Southwest Flight 3396 declared an emergency after departing John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana and landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport on November 6. The flight had been scheduled to travel to San Jose.
Maryland landowners petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on November 5 to review a dispute over surveys for a proposed 67-mile power line. They challenge the developer’s ability to enter their properties without consent.Maryland landowners asked the Supreme Court on November 5 to review a ruling allowing surveys for a proposed power line on their land without consent. The 67-mile project is intended to serve a region strained by data center demand.Maryland landowners petitioned the Supreme Court on November 5 to challenge surveys for a proposed power line designed to help meet regional electricity needs. The project would carry power toward Northern Virginia, where data centers are straining the grid.
On November 5, 2026, California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 prisoners, including David Westerfield, convicted of murdering 7-year-old Danielle van Dam. Christina Buttons, who lived near the family, criticized the decision.On November 5, 2026, Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 California prisoners, including David Westerfield, convicted of murdering Danielle van Dam. A neighbor condemned the decision and called for the state Supreme Court to intervene.On November 5, 2026, Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 California prisoners, including David Westerfield, convicted of murdering Danielle van Dam. A neighbor who lived near the family condemned the move.
Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed defended his combative approach to President Donald Trump during a Washington podcast appearance on November 5, days after winning election and making history as the Senate’s inaugural Muslim member.Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said in Washington on November 5 that Democrats must answer Donald Trump’s conduct forcefully, arguing that restraint lets bullying and oppression persist.Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said in Washington on November 5 that he plans to answer Donald Trump with insults, presenting his combative approach as necessary politics.
On November 6, 2026, the Justice Department closed its antitrust investigation into Fox’s acquisition of Roku, concluding the deal was unlikely to harm competition. Fox committed to several safeguards for non-Fox content and data for at least three years.On November 6, 2026, the Justice Department cleared Fox’s $22 billion Roku acquisition, relying on Fox’s commitments to protect rival content and data for at least three years.On November 6, 2026, the Justice Department cleared Fox’s $22 billion Roku acquisition, finding market entry and consumer choice made substantial competitive harm unlikely.
Iran is reviewing Qatari proposals to address its nuclear program and differences with the United States, as mediators seek to prevent renewed fighting in the region.Iran is reviewing a Qatari proposal to ease tensions with the United States, pairing steps on sanctions and the blockade with nuclear inspections and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Iran is reviewing Qatar’s proposal for nuclear talks, but Tehran says it will not negotiate until the United States meets core demands over sanctions, frozen funds and its blockade.
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