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.
After Democrats won control of both chambers in the November 2026 midterms, incoming lawmakers and voters pressed for new party leaders while Republicans argued President Donald Trump could still advance his agenda.Democrats’ November 2026 sweep gave them a chance to confront Trump and deliver change, but pressure is mounting for the party to replace its congressional leaders.Democrats’ November 2026 victories will constrain Trump in Congress, but he retains executive powers and could still shape policy and foreign affairs.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said on November 12 that her November 3 election loss reflected a wider voter demand for change. She made the remarks at the opening of a 140-bed interim housing facility in North Hills.Karen Bass said her November 3 defeat in Los Angeles was part of a national demand for change. At a North Hills housing opening on November 12, she defended her administration’s work on homelessness as she prepared to leave office.After losing Los Angeles’ November 3 election, Karen Bass attributed the result to a national demand for change. She spoke on November 12 at the opening of another interim housing facility, while her signature program faced evidence of high returns to the street.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey on November 12 that he plans to make a choice by the start of January about a 2028 presidential bid.At the November 12 climate summit in Turkey, California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump’s climate retreat and said a decision about a 2028 presidential bid would come by early January.At COP31 in Turkey on November 12, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said a decision about a presidential run would come by early January, while his international trip drew criticism at home.
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.
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.
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