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Republican State Representative Brian Harrison wants Greg Abbott to call a special session and limit Texas governors' emergency powers before Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes office.

Several journalists said a woman recently answered Donald Trump's personal phone, while reports suggested aide Natalie Harp may be involved. The White House has not confirmed the arrangement

Far-right activist Laura Loomer questioned whether God was in charge after a sweeping Republican midterm defeat, prompting mockery online and criticism from a pro-Trump outlet.

Democrats are recruiting congressional investigators and anti-corruption lawyers while seeking DHS records, laying groundwork for oversight after election victories.

An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome carrying 157 people was diverted to Évreux-Fauville Air Base after a bomb threat was reported during the journey

Nicki Minaj faced online mockery after Republican Senate defeats in New Hampshire and Michigan, with Chucky creator Don Mancini joining critics of her public support for Donald Trump.

A Colorado federal judge condemned an ICE re-arrest minutes after a migrant's court-ordered release and warned of possible contempt proceedings.

Donald Trump reportedly remained in the White House residence as Democrats won both chambers of Congress, while he rejected personal blame and signalled plans to use presidential vetoes.

Paraguay's Santiago Peña faces an impeachment bid after Ueno Bank's collapse left three million customers unable to access their money.

Nathan Johnson, elected Texas attorney general after defeating Republican Mayes Middleton, previously composed music for 67 Dragon Ball Z episodes and five films.

CCTV shows a woman's fatal fall from a São Luís hotel window as police investigate why the structure detached; her boyfriend was questioned and released.

Kim Kardashian drew criticism on X after a 'Good Morning America' caption was linked to the midterm results, reviving scrutiny of her friendship with Ivanka Trump.

Jennifer Hegseth was paid by Watchtower Strategy while Lockheed Martin was a client. Matt Gaetz questions the arrangement and Pentagon ethics safeguards.

Nicki Minaj's former lawyers are seeking a $295,605 default judgment over alleged unpaid fees, as her support for Donald Trump continues to attract public controversy.

Layer3 Intel found residential proxy activity on the White House network, warning a compromised device could pose risks, but no breach has been confirmed.

Elon Musk's prison sentence joke with Tucker Carlson has resurfaced after Republican midterm losses, reigniting questions about his Trump alliance and political gamble.

Nicki Minaj faces online ridicule after three of four Republican candidates she endorsed lose their midterm races

Ericka Lomick won Texas House District 93's general and special elections, but uncertainty remains over whether a reported felony conviction involving someone with the same name affects her eligibility.

Six candidates broke historic barriers in the 2026 US midterms, including the first Muslim senator and the first Black woman governor, as Democrats won control of Congress.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate victory, condemning alleged racism and personal attacks against the Democrat during a fiercely contested campaign.

Democrat Scott Colom leads Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just over 1,000 votes in Mississippi's Senate race, with absentee and provisional ballots still being processed.

Abdul El-Sayed recalled how Bill Clinton encouraged him to consider public service after a 2007 graduation ceremony, years before his election victory in Michigan and historic Senate breakthrough.

A three-month international operation identified more than $39bn in cash and cryptocurrency linked to online fraud, leading to arrests, raids and thousands of intelligence exchanges.

Democrats took the House and Senate on 3 November, giving them new power to advance already-filed bills ending qualified immunity for ICE and Border Patrol agents.

Paraguay's central bank has taken control of Ueno Bank after identifying a severe capital shortfall, disrupting access for customers and placing public and pension funds under scrutiny.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's US Senate race and used his victory speech to joke with JD Vance and Donald Trump after months of criticism of his name and faith.

Bruce Springsteen's rare Senate endorsement drew a White House brush-off and conservative backlash, then Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan to become the first Muslim US senator.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham shared a message arguing that lasting change in America depends on personal responsibility and cultural improvement, not elections alone.

Pete Hegseth faces Republican criticism over the Iran war as Trump defends the defence secretary amid replacement discussions and impeachment pressure