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Harmeet Dhillon Resigns as DOJ Civil Rights Chief After Midterms
Todd Blanche accepted Harmeet Dhillon's resignation. She says Susie Wiles asked her to wait until after the midterms.
Melania Trump Urges Enduring Peace After Oleshky Ceasefire
At the White House, Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian envoys and urged a lasting peace beyond the short Oleshky humanitarian ceasefire.
Three Injured in Des Moines Post Office Shooting; Suspect in Custody
Police say three people were hurt with non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at the main Des Moines post office. A suspect is in custody.
Nasdaq Plunges Into Correction as AI Stocks Erase Post-Election Rally
The S&P 500 fell more than 3% and the Nasdaq entered a correction as chip and AI stocks sold off a day after the midterm rally.
Trump Tells CNBC He Can Work With Democrats, but Not on Border
Trump says he can work with the new Democratic Congress on financial ideas, but not on the border, girls' sports or his tariffs.
USS Theodore Roosevelt Heads West Toward Middle East, Imagery Shows
Satellite imagery and a Navy photo put the Roosevelt strike group in the South China Sea Nov. 4, bound for the Middle East as the Iran blockade continues.
Thune Will Run for Minority Leader, Vows GOP Won’t ‘Stand Idly By’
Thune will seek to stay Senate GOP leader as minority leader after Democrats took the Senate; leadership vote is Nov. 10.
Treasury Hits India Network Selling Fake Flags to Iran Oil Tankers
Treasury targeted an India-based couple accused of selling fake flags to Iran's shadow fleet, plus a Turkish firm servicing sanctioned Iranian airlines.
Jeffries Launches Speaker Bid, Vows to Undo Trump Agenda in 100 Days
Jeffries' letter to Democrats lays out a 100-day plan to reverse Medicaid reforms, end Trump's tariffs and stop the Iran war.
Incoming Oversight Chair Garcia Tells Trump Team: ‘Lawyer Up’
Rep. Robert Garcia's two-word warning after Democrats took the House marks the start of Oversight probes into Trump allies and ICE.
Texas Senate GOP Moves to Strip New Dem Lt. Gov. of Powers
Quorum Report says Texas Senate Republicans met Wednesday on a majority leader and rules changes after Vikki Goodwin beat Dan Patrick.
Dow Soars 1,569 Points as Trump Touts 401(k)s After Midterms
The Dow posted its best day since April 2025 as Wall Street cheered gridlock and falling oil while Trump touted 401(k)s.