On November 11, 2026, Vietnam veteran Michael Lemmon criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on CNN after a guard reprimanded Hegseth’s group at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
An unidentified driver was arrested on November 9 after an Arizona trooper clocked a gray BMW at 170 mph on Phoenix’s Loop 202, where the speed limit was 65 mph.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, revealed the California Hall of Fame’s 20th class on November 12, 2026. The group includes Nancy Pelosi, Metallica, Barry Bonds and Robin Williams, with an induction ceremony planned for December in Sacramento.
Xbox announced Wolfenstein 3 on November 12, 2026, confirming that MachineGames is making the next entry in the series.
The cast of Yellowjackets gathered at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles on November 11, 2026, to celebrate the series’ fourth and final season, which begins streaming November 20.
Michigan voters elected Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to the Senate on November 3, making him the chamber’s first Muslim member. At least 97 Muslim candidates won federal, state and local races across the country in 2026.Abdul El-Sayed became the Senate’s first Muslim member on November 3, as at least 97 Muslim candidates won races nationwide. His campaign faced attacks on his faith and vast outside spending.Michigan elected Abdul El-Sayed to the Senate on November 3, making him its first Muslim member. The Democrat campaigned to halt American weapons transfers to Israel and reject broad foreign military aid.
On November 12, 2026, Texas Democrats introduced bills to repeal the state’s 2023 ban on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs at public universities. The effort faces a Republican-controlled Senate.On November 12, 2026, Texas Democrats introduced bills to repeal the state’s 2023 restrictions on DEI offices and programs at public universities. Republicans still control the Senate, where the proposals face a difficult path.On November 12, 2026, Texas Democrats introduced bills to repeal the 2023 law restricting DEI offices and programs at public universities. The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to block the effort.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on November 12 after an alleged spy plot linked to his extramarital relationships raised national security concerns. CFO Colette Kress and board chair Harvey Jones are now leading the company.Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO on November 12 amid an alleged spy plot and national security concerns, removing a prominent opponent of AI export controls and regulation. Colette Kress and Harvey Jones are now leading the company.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on November 12 amid national security concerns tied to an alleged spy plot. His exit removes a leading opponent of AI export controls and regulation as the company enters a period of uncertainty.
Comedian Walter Masterson and others visited Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office in Mississippi on November 11, telling staff she had lost her reelection race. The filmed encounter drew criticism after Republican Hyde-Smith’s defeat by Democrat Scott Colom.Walter Masterson’s filmed visit to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s Mississippi office drew backlash after he told staff she had lost. Critics said the stunt targeted workers facing job losses rather than celebrating Democrat Scott Colom’s victory.Walter Masterson and companions filmed themselves telling staff at Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office that she had lost. The visit drew widespread criticism even as Democrat Scott Colom offered Hyde-Smith a gracious public thanks.
Oprah Winfrey released her 2026 Favorite Things list on November 12 and aired a holiday episode once more after an absence of 15 years. The video special is available on Prime Video as an episode of The Oprah Podcast.
Singapore said on November 12 that Alice Huang was released after an investigation into her role at Megaspeed, warned for inaccurate statements and barred from returning. Police are continuing to investigate the company.Singapore said on November 12 that US agencies provided little assistance as it investigated Alice Huang and Megaspeed, a company accused of channeling advanced chips to China.Singapore said on November 12 that it investigated Alice Huang over Megaspeed and barred her from returning, while US agencies offered little help obtaining information from Supermicro.
Seattle’s City Council on November 12 lacked the votes to reverse Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision blocking an RV permitting plan, with the tally falling short of the six-member supermajority required.Seattle’s council on November 12 did not muster enough votes to reverse Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision blocking an RV permit plan that critics said could push vulnerable residents out of the city.Seattle’s council on November 12 upheld Mayor Katie Wilson’s veto of an RV permit proposal, leaving her alternative plan in place as the city confronts ongoing homelessness and neighborhood concerns.
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