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House Leadership
Mike Johnson to step aside from House minority Leader race
House Majority Leader Mike Johnson said on a staff call that he will not seek the position of House minority leader.
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Midterm Elections
Trump reportedly considers new pick for Pentagon chief
The president is weighing a change in the top military post after Republicans suffered major defeats in recent midterm votes, per CBS News.
Congressional Investigations
Democrats plan congressional probes into Trump crypto and business ties
Incoming Democratic leaders in Congress plan to investigate President Trump's cryptocurrency ventures, donor pardons, and corporate allies starting January 3. The party also aims to introduce affordability legislation within 100 hours of taking control.
Washington
Vance says data suggested favorable voter composition
JD Vance stated that internal data analysts observed voter turnout patterns that were not catastrophic in any state, despite polls indicating a Democratic advantage.
HotMidterm Elections
Dow jumps 1,000 points as Trump accepts election results
Stocks rebounded at the open after President Trump accepted midterm results, with the Dow gaining 1,000 points. Oil prices fell on hopes for a resolution to the Iran conflict.
Data Center Bans
Voters approve data center restrictions in 29 US jurisdictions
Residents in at least 29 areas voted to limit new data centers on Nov. 3, with nearly 80 percent supporting bans in Joliet Township. S&P Global reports over 145 projects have been delayed or canceled due to public opposition.
Iran
Trump blames Iran for high gasoline prices
President Trump stated that elevated gasoline costs, which he attributed to Iran, are obscuring what he described as the nation's strongest economy.
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