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- Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Sun Valley Orchards Testing Labor Department Enforcement Powers and Seventh Amendment Jury ProtectionsAgricultural Employers Cite Jarkesy Precedent While Justice Department Defends Public Rights Doctrine The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 10, 2026, in Sun Valley Orchards v.
- Mississippi Elects Democrat Scott Colom as State's First Black US Senator Since ReconstructionThe Mississippi State Election Commission certified the special election returns on November 11, and Democratic candidate Scott Colom secured election to the United States Senate.
- White House Counsel Warns House Democrats Over Planned Investigations Into TrumpWhite House Challenges Congressional Subpoena Authority On November 11, White House lawyer Will Scharf sent a warning letter to incoming House Oversight Committee leaders regarding planned…
- House Republicans Advance H.R. 1013 to Expand 403(b) Retirement Plan Investment OptionsEqualizing Investment Access for Non-Profit Personnel House Republican leadership brought forward legislation on November 11. The measure, designated H.R.
- Governors Seek EPA Waivers from 2027 Biofuel Mandates as Ethanol Group Pushes BackRFA urges EPA to reject waiver petitions Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey submitted joint petitions asking Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to…
- Appeals Court Rules Kari Lake Illegally Fired Voice of America DirectorA unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled on November 10 that Kari Lake illegally fired Voice of America director Michael Abramowitz and upheld a permanent…
- Supreme Court Lifts Injunction to Allow Border Wall Construction in Big Bend ParkThe Supreme Court of the United States issued an emergency order. It clears the way for federal authorities to resume border wall construction in West Texas.
- French Far-Right Leader Eric Zemmour Formally Declares Candidacy for 2027 Presidential Race法国极右翼U.S. Politics家埃里克·泽穆尔于2026年11月11日星期三宣布正式参加2027年法国总统Elections。这位68岁的光复党领袖在电视黄金时段确认第二次总统竞选，并表示他确实将成为总统Elections的候选人。 泽穆尔在2022年总统Elections首轮获得约7%的普选票。光复党领袖泽穆尔的政策纲领以实施净零移民、恢复边境检查、取消非欧洲居民社会Benefits为核心。光复党组织者已开始动员地区协调员，争取所需的500名民选官员支持。…
- Bipartisan National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act Signed Into LawPresidential approval finalized the National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The statute is designated as H.R. 997.
- Senate Resumes Consideration of Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill and Files Cloture on Judicial NomineesThe Senate returned to legislative business on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Lawmakers resumed formal consideration of H.R. 2347, the statutory vehicle for bipartisan energy permitting reform.
- Federal Judge Denies BBC Motion to Dismiss Trump $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Over Edited SpeechA U.S. federal judge in Florida ruled on Tuesday that Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC can proceed to substantive legal discovery.
- Appeals Court Unanimously Rules Trump Administration Unlawfully Fired Voice of America Director Michael AbramowitzThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the executive branch unlawfully removed Voice of America Director Michael Abramowitz.
- Washoe County Concludes Critical Post-Election Ballot Curing as Nevada Swing County Reaches 99 Percent CountElection officials in Washoe County, Nevada, announced on November 9, 2026, that approximately 99% of ballots cast in the 2026 midterm general election have been officially tabulated.
- White House Formally Nominates Consumer Protection Chief Christopher Mufarrige to FTC Withdrawing Prior SlateThe White House officially nominated Christopher Mufarrige to serve as a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, reshaping federal regulatory leadership.
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Signs Executive Order 28 Launching New Jersey Means Business Economic StrategyNew Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Order 28 on Tuesday. The order launches a statewide economic development initiative. It is titled New Jersey Means Business.
- Ohio GOP Weighs Lame-Duck Legislation to Curtail Executive Powers of Governor-Elect Amy ActonOhio Republican legislative leaders are drafting statutory revisions. They want to curtail the governor's executive powers.
- Congressional Appropriators Open High-Stakes Talks Ahead of December 11 Funding Cliff and LIHEAP ClashCongressional appropriators opened high-stakes talks ahead of a December 11 funding cliff. The LIHEAP clash was formally confirmed on November 10, 2026.
- U.S. Senate Unanimously Approves Bipartisan Weather Forecasting Act to Modernize Severe Climate Radar InfrastructurePublished: 2026-11-11 05:55 EST The United States Senate unanimously approved comprehensive bipartisan weather research legislation on November 10, 2026.
- United States House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan Nuclear REFUEL Act Authorizing $3.5 Billion for Domestic Enriched UraniumPublished: 2026-11-11 04:57 EST The United States House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Nuclear REFUEL Act on November 10, 2026, approving a comprehensive legislative framework authorizing…
- US Department of Labor Proposes National Work Search Standards Requiring Weekly Jobseeker Verification Across State Unemployment ProgramsThe United States Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration issued a comprehensive proposed rulemaking on November 10, 2026.
- Senator Bernie Sanders Declines to Support Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic Leader Citing Need for ChangeU.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announced publicly on Tuesday evening, November 10, 2026, in Washington, that he will not support Senator Chuck Schumer to continue as the Senate Democratic leader in the…
- House Republicans Elect Jim Jordan as Minority Leader in Closed-Door Ballot Solidifying Conservative LeadershipThe House Republican Conference gathered on Capitol Hill on Tuesday evening, November 10, 2026, conducting closed-door leadership elections following the 2026 midterm results.
- U.S. Senate Advances Bipartisan BAAJA Permitting Reform Bill to Expedite Clean Energy and AI Data Center ApprovalsThe United States Senate voted on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to advance the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA).
- US House of Representatives Votes 211-204 to Block Impeachment Resolution Against Defense Secretary Pete HegsethThe United States House of Representatives voted 211-204 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to block a privileged impeachment resolution brought against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Senator Tammy Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Expanding PACT Act Protections to Iran War VeteransAhead of national Veterans Day commemorations, United States Senator Tammy Duckworth introduced comprehensive bipartisan legislation on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, aimed at modernizing statutory…
- US Senate Takes Up Bipartisan Energy Permitting Bill as Trump Urges Passage Amid Environmental OppositionThe United States Senate on Monday moved forward with procedural voting on major bipartisan energy permitting legislation.
- U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan RISE Act to Eliminate College Disability Testing Red TapeThe United States Senate formally passed the bipartisan Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
- U.S. Commerce Department Extends Export Control Suspension for Affiliates Rule Through January 2027The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security formally issued a final administrative rule on Monday, November 9, 2026, extending the temporary suspension of its landmark…
- Rep. Thomas Massie Files Privileged Resolution Forcing House Vote to Impeach Defense Secretary Pete HegsethRepublican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky took formal legislative action on Monday, November 9, 2026. He introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
- Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Texas Planned Parenthood Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit to Preserve $1.8B PenaltiesThe United States Department of Justice notified a federal court in Amarillo, Texas on Monday, November 9, 2026.
- G7 Foreign Ministers Open Paris Summit Amid Deepening Rifts Over Ukraine Peace Architecture and Court SanctionsForeign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies convened in Paris on November 9, 2026, for two days of high-stakes diplomatic deliberations.
- House Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith Schedules Hearing on Religious Persecution in NigeriaRepresentative Chris Smith, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, announced on November 9, 2026, that the panel will convene an official congressional oversight hearing on…
- Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Backs Stripping Successor of Legislative PowersOutgoing Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick publicly endorsed legislative rule changes on November 9, 2026, aimed at curbing the official powers of his newly elected Democratic successor.
- President Trump Signs Proclamation Establishing Oval Office National MonumentPresident Donald Trump issued an executive proclamation on November 5 and 9, 2026. It establishes the Oval Office as a National Monument under federal historic preservation statutes.
- Wisconsin Senate Republicans Elect New Floor Leader Following Historic Midterm DefeatSenate Republicans in Wisconsin convened a closed-door caucus session in Madison on November 9, 2026, electing a new legislative floor leader following significant midterm defeats.
- National Low Income Housing Coalition Mobilizes National Day of Action on Capitol HillThe National Low Income Housing Coalition launched a nationwide mobilization campaign on November 9, 2026, designating November 10 as an official Day of Action to protect federal affordable housing…
- Representative Thomas Massie Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on House FloorUnited States Representative Thomas Massie introduced an official resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on November 9, 2026, invoking House Rule IX to force a mandatory floor vote…
- United States Senate Advances Sweeping Bipartisan Energy Permitting Overhaul in 73-25 Procedural VoteThe United States Senate voted 73-25 on November 9, 2026, to advance the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (H.R.
- Wisconsin Governor-Elect David Crowley Commits to Enacting New Congressional Districting Maps Following Midterm SweepWisconsin Governor-elect David Crowley announced on November 10, 2026, that he will promptly sign legislation establishing redrawn congressional district boundaries if approved by the incoming…
- Senate Republicans Elect John Thune as Majority Leader to Expedite Judicial Confirmations During Lame-Duck SessionUnited States Senate Republicans officially conducted closed-door leadership elections at the United States Capitol on November 10, 2026, electing Senator John Thune of South Dakota as Senate…
- Senate Judiciary Committee Convenes Confirmation Hearings to Fast-Track Article III Judicial Nominees During Lame-Duck SessionThe United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary officially convened confirmation hearings on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to examine pending Article III federal appellate judicial nominees,…
- United States Secret Service Apprehends Armed Illegal Alien Near White House Grounds Facing Federal Threat and Firearm ChargesThe United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia officially announced felony criminal charges on November 10, 2026, following the apprehension of an armed undocumented foreign…
- U.S. Senate Votes 73-25 to Advance H.R. 2347 Legislative Vehicle Amid Bipartisan Debate on Energy Permitting and Data Center Power CostsThe United States Senate voted decisively on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 2347, clearing a critical procedural hurdle by a 73–25 margin.
- Pentagon Directs $2 Billion to Stockpile Critical Minerals and Strategic Materials for National Defense ReserveWASHINGTON - The United States Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), officially directed $2 billion in strategic acquisition funding on Monday, November 9, to replenish…
- US Secretary of State Rubio Attends G7 Ministerial in Paris Addressing Superintelligence Governance and Middle East CrisisPARIS - United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Paris on Monday, November 9, embarking on an intensive round of multilateral diplomatic consultations with counterparts from the Group…
- Senate GOP Leader John Thune Moves Ahead with Leadership Election Despite Calls for Delay from McCormick and ConservativesSenate Republican Whip John Thune confirmed Monday that the Senate Republican conference will proceed as scheduled with its internal secret-ballot leadership election on Tuesday morning.
- President Trump Names Stephen Miller as 33rd White House Chief of Staff, Defending Policies on '60 Minutes'WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced a significant restructuring of his executive team on Monday, November 9, formally appointing senior policy adviser Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House…
- House Democrats Launch Broad Executive Oversight Inquiries Targeting Federal Education Spending and Agency ReorganizationWASHINGTON - Following decisive congressional victories in the 2026 midterm elections, House Democratic leadership formally unveiled a legislative oversight strategy on Monday, November 9, outlining…
- US Supreme Court Clears Trump Administration in 8-1 Ruling to Resume Big Bend Border Wall ConstructionWASHINGTON - The Supreme Court of the United States issued an 8-1 emergency order on Monday, November 9, allowing the Trump administration to resume construction of physical border barriers through…
- Trump Declares War with Iran Effectively Over Militarily Following White House Talks with Qatari Prime MinisterWASHINGTON - President Donald Trump made an unannounced appearance in the White House press briefing room on Monday afternoon, November 9, stating that the military phase of the armed conflict with…
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