Former Deputy Gets 67 Months for Heroin Smuggling Attempt
On November 5, 2026, former Los Angeles County deputy Michael Meiser received a 67-month federal prison term after trying to bring heroin into a jail in Castaic, California.
On November 5, 2026, former Los Angeles County deputy Michael Meiser received a 67-month federal prison term after trying to bring heroin into a jail in Castaic, California.
Illinois defeated Nebraska 24-13 in Champaign on November 6, earning bowl eligibility with its fourth straight win. Collin Dixon caught two touchdowns, including a record-setting score.
President Donald Trump said on November 7 that he had offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary role, proposing that several mixed martial arts fighters join him as assistants.Trump said on November 7 that he offered UFC chief Dana White the White House press secretary role and proposed bringing six fighters in as assistants.Trump said on November 7 that he offered longtime ally Dana White the White House press secretary job, with a proposed team of six fighters as assistants.
John N. Countryman, 57, of Denver, was discovered deceased at Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park after a search that began on October 27. Authorities announced the discovery on November 4.
On October 25, Border Patrol agents seized more than 1,435 pounds of suspected cocaine during two vehicle inspections at the San Clemente checkpoint in Southern California. Both drivers were arrested.Border Patrol agents seized $9.8 million in suspected cocaine at a Southern California checkpoint on October 25, as an official credited lower illegal-entry levels with freeing agents for checkpoint work.Border Patrol agents seized more than 1,435 pounds of suspected cocaine at a Southern California checkpoint on October 25, after a driver tried to reverse out of the inspection area.
A woman believed to be in her mid-40s was found dead inside a west Harris County apartment on November 7. Homicide detectives are investigating.
Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed launched Habibi PAC on November 5, days after winning his Senate election. The committee can raise money for candidates and is separate from his campaign.After defeating Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed launched a leadership PAC on November 5 to support other candidates. The committee is separate from his campaign.Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed launched Habibi PAC on November 5, days after defeating Republican Mike Rogers. The leadership committee can raise money for other candidates.
On November 7, President Donald Trump shared social media posts questioning the scale of Democratic victories in Texas and nationally, days after saying he would accept the midterm results.On November 7, Donald Trump shared posts challenging Democratic vote totals after Democrats won both chambers of Congress, despite offering no evidence of fraud.On November 7, Donald Trump shared posts questioning Democrats’ large midterm vote gains in Texas and nationally, following Republican losses of both congressional chambers.
Gio Reyna injured his thigh during Strasbourg’s 3-1 loss to Toulouse in France on November 6 and was replaced on the U.S. roster by Jack McGlynn ahead of the November Nations League window.
On November 6 in Florida, President Donald Trump criticized the Senate for failing to pass legislation and called for action before the new Congress takes office.On November 6 in Florida, Trump attacked the Senate’s legislative record and pressed for action before Democrats take control of both chambers in the new Congress.On November 6 in Florida, Trump urged the Senate to pass legislation before the new Congress takes office, faulting Democrats and Republican holdouts for stalled business.
Three people died and one was hospitalized after a California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a crash at the Francisquito Avenue exit in Baldwin Park on November 7.
On November 7, President Donald Trump said he had directed the Justice Department to investigate Democrats he accused of threatening administration officials and Republican donors with punishment.On November 7, President Donald Trump ordered a Justice Department investigation of Democrats he accused of threatening officials and Republican donors, as incoming Democratic majorities prepared to investigate his administration.On November 7, President Donald Trump ordered a Justice Department investigation into what he called threats by Democrats against officials and Republican donors, and said those responsible should face prison.
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