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Trump shakes up team as Democratic majority comes into focus -- President Trump is swapping out his chief of staff after Republicans' losses in the midterms, with more than two dozen House races unresolved. Follow live updates.

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These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet -- Democrats won sizable House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, but the exact margins are unclear because some races haven't been projected yet. Here's where the results stand.

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Trump installs Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles - President Trump announced Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, the most significant shakeup of his team since the midterms. 2h ago

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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran -- President Trump says he will make a decision soon on whether to order new strikes on Iran, calls Qatari emir as mediators push for a peace deal.

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Armed man arrested near White House planned to kill Trump, DHS says - Secret Service officers found three weapons in the vehicle of the suspect, who allegedly told officers he had heard voices in his head telling him to come to Washington and assassinate the president. 2h ago

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What Stephen Miller has pushed for while in Trump admin. -- Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller, who is set to take over the White House chief of staff role on Monday, has driven President Trump's most controversial immigration policies during both of his administrations.

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DOJ dropping suit over alleged noncitizen ballots -- The Justice Department moved to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens.

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How 2 lifelong singles in the same town ended up married -- Al Sager, 65, and Susan Guc, 76, had both been happily single for decades. Then they met in the most surprising way, and everything changed.

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Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida -- It was reported in October that Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle, was under investigation by authorities in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.

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DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe -- Jason Reding Qui ones, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, abruptly resigned, marking another high-profile departure from a DOJ inquiry plagued by internal disputes.

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Sen. Chris Murphy out of hospital, will miss votes after stroke -- Murphy's doctor said he expects the senator to "make a full recovery following rehabilitation."

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Key moments from ex-cop's trial in the death of Sandra Birchmore -- A jury in Massachusetts is deliberating the fate of former police officer Matthew Farwell, who is charged in the 2021 death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore.

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Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up; Democrat holds slim lead -- The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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Pope voted in U.S. election because he's "proud to be an American" Pope Leo, who is on a 12-day, three-country trip in Latin America, also said he credits God and doctors for his lung cancer surgery recovery. 2h ago

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Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns -- Assistant Attorney General John Eisenberg stepped down Friday, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.

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Ukrainian official sees hope for eventual Putin-Zelenskyy meeting -- Ukrainian, Russian and American delegations will meet in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11 for the first trilateral talks since February.

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Rob Sand's runway modeling past resurfaces after Iowa gubernatorial win -- Vogue asked on Instagram whether followers knew the Iowa governor-elect once modeled for Prada.

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Data centers are unpopular - and a key motor of economic growth -- The political backlash against data centers is intensifying, threatening to choke off a critical source of U.S. investment, according to economists.

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3-YEAR-OLD SOCCER STAR'S MOM SPEAKS OUT ABOUT VIRAL 911 CALL -- Nevada Pierre drew national media attention last month when organizers at a youth soccer game called 911 and body camera footage from the incident went viral.

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Doomsday cult leader learns fate for murders of 190 children -- Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

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Stocks rebound after tech selloff that pushed Nasdaq into correction

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Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production next year

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Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations

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Trump told 60 Minutes to expect post-midterm firings

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White House restores financial disclosure page after CBS News inquiry

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Acton says she has "no intention" of speaking to Ramaswamy

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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew

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Trump to attend Army-Navy football game next month, officials say

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Trump library plans on collision course with Democratic Congress

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