Thursday, November 12th

Democrats Condemn Pete Hegseth Vote No-Shows

Democratic lawmakers condemned 11 colleagues who missed Tuesday’s vote on advancing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s impeachment, with several absent members saying traffic prevented them from voting.

Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Race

Democrat Scott Colom won Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race Wednesday, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, who conceded.

White House Warns Oversight Democrats

The White House warned House Oversight Democrats that their planned investigations into the Trump administration could lead to criminal inquiries against lawmakers.

Kennedys Cite Trump Arch Gravesite Concerns

Kennedy family members say President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery would cast shadows over family graves and damage historic views.

Reports: Scott Bessent Moves To Base

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved from his Washington-area home to a military base because of Iranian threats against his life, according to people familiar with the situation.

Moderates Withhold Support From Chuck Schumer

Moderate Democrats, including Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, are withholding support for Chuck Schumer’s bid to lead the Senate majority after Democrats’ midterm victories.

Midterm Results Reshape 2028 Race

Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories have both parties reassessing the 2028 presidential race, with an early poll showing most Americans have no preferred candidate yet.

Brooklyn Collapse Kills Two

At least two people were killed when a three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, and rescuers are still searching for survivors.

Alexander Darchiev Dies At 66

Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s ambassador to the United States, died Wednesday at age 66, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced.