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01AP News

House Republicans block effort to impeach Pete Hegseth

AP News·By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Joey Cappelletti·Nov 10, 2026
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“Democrats, emboldened by their midterm success, begin to show a preview of what we can expect for the next session of Congress. Pete Hegseth, narrowly avoiding impeachment in the House, may not be so lucky when the dozens of new Democratic House representatives arrive in January. Once they do, it is almost assured that he and many other Trump officials will face intense scrutiny, potential impeachment, and endless hearings and investigations over their conduct within the Trump Administration.”
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02RankThe Washington Post

Spy Scandal Shows Contradictions Trump China Policies

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“The impact of an emerging scandal regarding one of the U.S's top tech CEOs, Jensen Huang head of Nvidia, proves difficult to quantify. Knowledge of Jensen's marital affair with a Chinese spy was well known within the Trump Administration, yet kept secret. Jensen's own knowledge of the situation is still unknown before the recent breaking news. The potential influence China exerted over Jensen, and how it affected U.S. AI policy, will have to be further investigated.”
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Spy Scandal Shows Contradictions Trump China Policies
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03RankThe New York Times

Bernie Sanders Opposes Schumer as Majority Leader

The New York Times·By Carl Hulse·Nov 10, 2026
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“Chuck Schumer will undoubtedly be the Democratic Majority Leader in the Senate. But rising, and more importantly, vocal, opposition to his leadership marks a key moment showcasing the changes brewing within the Democratic Party, now emboldened by a historic midterm win. ”
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05RankThe Wall Street Journal

Progressives Lose California Wealth Tax Battle—but Aren’t Conceding the War

The Wall Street Journal·By Paul Kiernan, Laura J. Nelson·Nov 10, 2026
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“Even as Democrats swept the House and Senate in the midterm elections, many individual progressive proposals at the state level failed - including the controversial California Wealth Tax. Such proposals, which tax unrealized capital gains, or put forward a one-time tax on the ultra-rich, fell far short of universal public approval”
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