In the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, Democrats won several previously Republican-held U.S. House seats across the country, including districts in Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Iowa.
Court documents unsealed November 5 show the Trump administration discussed deporting Iranians during the war, including through an unnamed third country. A judge ordered advance notice before any deportations proceed.The Trump administration discussed deporting Iranians while the United States was at war with Iran, court documents unsealed November 5 show. A judge has ordered advance notice before any deportations are carried out.Court documents unsealed November 5 show the Trump administration discussed removing Iranians during the war, including through a third country. A judge ordered advance notice before any deportation is carried out.
A 16-year-old was arrested in Foxborough on November 4, 2026, over the 2025 killings by gunfire of two Dorchester men.
Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini conceded the New Jersey mayoral race to Democrat Belinda Fontanez on November 4. The Republican had been filmed charging toward a resident during an October council meeting.Republican Mayor Matthew Bianchini conceded Pemberton Township’s mayoral race to Democrat Belinda Fontanez on November 4, after a meeting confrontation drew attention weeks before the election.Republican Mayor Matthew Bianchini conceded Pemberton Township’s mayoral race to Democrat Belinda Fontanez on November 4, after an October confrontation with a resident became a focus before Election Day.
Channel 4 said on November 5 it would end the UK version of Married at First Sight after a review examined welfare procedures following contestants’ sexual assault allegations during filming.
A Rome court sentenced Francis Kaufmann to life in prison on November 5 for murdering Anastasia Trofimova and their baby daughter, with both discovered in Villa Pamphili park in June 2025.
On November 5, reports said Secretary of State Marco Rubio could leave the Trump administration after Republicans lost both chambers in the midterms, possibly to prepare for a 2028 presidential run. The White House and State Department rejected the claims.On November 5, reports said Marco Rubio may leave the Trump administration after Republican midterm losses, with sources citing the Iran war and his presidential prospects. The White House and State Department rejected the claims.On November 5, reports said Marco Rubio might leave the Trump administration after the midterms to pursue a 2028 run. The White House and State Department rejected the claims and said he remained focused on his work.
Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his Portugal career after 23 years, 234 appearances and 146 goals. The Portuguese Football Federation says it wants to organize a tribute, though it has not announced what form it will take.
A CSX train struck a stopped tractor-trailer in Decatur on November 5, scattering paper rolls and closing nearby intersections. The truck driver escaped before impact, police said.
OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Cyber on November 5, saying it can find software weaknesses more effectively while staying within its instructions more often. The model is initially restricted to approved cybersecurity customers.
Democrat Amish Shah defeated Republican Jay Feely for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, a Scottsdale-area seat, in the November 3 election. The Associated Press called the race for Shah on November 5.Democrat Amish Shah defeated Jay Feely in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, flipping the Scottsdale-area seat on November 3. The Associated Press called the race for Shah on November 5.Republican Jay Feely lost Arizona’s 1st Congressional District to Democrat Amish Shah in the November 3 election. The Associated Press called the Scottsdale-area race for Shah on November 5.
Shorty’s Bar-B-Q will close its Dadeland restaurant in Miami on December 27, 2026, after 75 years. Its West Miami and Davie outlets are set to stay open.
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