After Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee’s gubernatorial race last week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly urged her not to appoint Rep. Tim Burchett to her Senate seat. Burchett said he had heard Thune opposed his appointment.
In a November 12 interview, President Donald Trump said he could prevail over former President Barack Obama in a theoretical presidential contest. CNN commentators ridiculed the claim and challenged Trump’s account of their records.President Donald Trump said on November 12 that he could prevail over Barack Obama in a theoretical race. CNN commentators challenged the boast as Republicans reeled from midterm losses and Obama-backed Senate candidates won.President Donald Trump said on November 12 that he believed he could prevail over Barack Obama in a theoretical race. CNN commentators ridiculed the claim after Trump pointed to his vote totals and state records.
On November 12, 2026, Fitch cut its grade for $1.2 billion of debt tied to the Skylink people mover at Los Angeles International Airport to B-, citing the likelihood it will miss a December completion deadline.
On November 12, Los Angeles County prosecutors charged eight people with allegedly obtaining more than $177,000 in public assistance through concealed income or assets.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced on November 12 that he intends to seek the Senate Democratic leadership post held by Sen. Chuck Schumer after Democrats swept the midterm elections.On November 12, Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenged Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, saying voters demanded change and action on an economy rigged against working people.Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced on November 12 that he intends to seek the Senate Democratic leadership post held by Sen. Chuck Schumer, questioning whether the party’s leadership reflects voters’ call for change.
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott asked Jensen Huang and Howard Lutnick to testify in December as Congress examines allegations involving Nvidia chips and China.Tim Scott is seeking testimony from Nvidia’s former CEO and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as lawmakers investigate allegations involving chip diversion to China.Republican Senator Tim Scott wants Howard Lutnick and Nvidia’s previous chief executive Jensen Huang to testify as Congress scrutinizes alleged chip diversions to China.
Darth Vader’s lightsaber featured in the second and third films of the original Star Wars trilogy sold for $4.875 million at a Heritage Auctions event on November 12, 2026.
John Allen Rubio was executed in Huntsville, Texas, on November 12 for killing three children he helped raise in Brownsville in 2003. His execution came hours after Oklahoma executed James Pavatt.Texas executed John Allen Rubio on November 12 for killing three children he helped raise. His death came hours after Oklahoma executed James Pavatt, bringing the year’s U.S. executions to 37.John Allen Rubio was executed in Texas on November 12 for killing three children he helped raise. The case ended with his death nearly 23 years after the killings.
Tulsa beat No. 19 Oklahoma State 64-62 in overtime in Tulsa on November 12, giving the Golden Hurricane their first victory over a ranked opponent.
A review of 2024 payroll and course records found 72 instructors working across at least five California college districts or university campuses. The findings were published on November 12, 2026.A payroll review found 72 instructors working across at least five California college districts or university campuses in 2024, with 10 earning more than $343,000. The findings were published on November 12, 2026.A review found 72 instructors paid by at least five California college districts or university campuses in 2024, including one who earned more than $793,000. The findings were published on November 12, 2026.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and four councilmembers proposed a temporary halt to new data center approvals on November 12, ahead of a December 8 vote on stricter development rules.Mayor Matt Mahan and four councilmembers proposed a pause on new data center approvals in San Jose on November 12, before a December 8 vote on tougher rules.San Jose’s mayor and four councilmembers proposed a temporary halt to new data center approvals on November 12, ahead of a December 8 vote on new restrictions.
On November 12, Kansas officials said a woman would not face criminal charges after her pickup truck struck people at a youth soccer game in Wichita on October 17, killing two and injuring 10.
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