Wednesday, November 11, 2026
2 key Democrats signal tougher scrutiny of Nvidia chip exports - Live Updates - POLITICO
Comments from the California lawmakers come as Congress weighs new limits on the sale of advanced semiconductors…
What the Congressional Black Caucus’ next leader wants Democrats to focus on - Live Updates - POLITICO
Democrats have won unified control of enough swing states — Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan — to sidestep the Electoral College. Will they back the effort? …
Trump said he will cut U.S. military aid to Israel. What that means : NPR
Switching U.S. aid to Israel from the State Department to the Pentagon…
https://www.npr.org/2026/11/09/nx-s1-6029320/us-trump-israel-military-aid
US reportedly evacuates aircraft from RAF Mildenhall over Iran threat
US reportedly evacuates aircraft from RAF Mildenhall over Iran threat…
Nvidia’s spy scandal threatens America’s AI edge - POLITICO
Nvidia’s control over the AI chip market may make it difficult for the U.S. to take action against the company without harming itself…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/10/nvidia-china-ai-chips-01160103
A new set of Democratic power brokers just dropped before 2028 - POLITICO
A number of would-be White House contenders — including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, former Ambassador Rahm Emanuel and Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) — have already reached out to various winners, interviews with rumored 2028 hopefuls and newly elected Democrats reveal…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/10/new-democratic-leaders-2028-elections-01157824
Former RFK Jr adviser accuses Trump officials of prioritizing special interest groups over voters
Calley Means claims officials abandoned Maha agenda and took money from sugar industry leading up to midterms…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/09/rfk-jr-trump-midterms-maha
Farewell to the electoral college? Democrats now control enough states to elevate the popular vote | PBS News
The states that have joined what is known as the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact account for 222 Electoral College votes. Once the number of states involved hits the 270 needed to win the presidency, the arrangement would effectively require a candidate to win the national popular vote to get an Electoral College majority…
Meet the “Thielbillies” Reshaping the Republican Party – Mother Jones
They’re into rootedness, tech, and JD Vance—with a distinctly nativist edge…
‘Flying cars’ could launch in China next summer, maker of two-seat model says
XPeng says its $300k low-altitude device will soon be ready for emergency services and recreational use in rural areas…
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/nov/10/flying-cars-china-next-summer-xpeng
Abortion Laws Treat “Viability” as a Bright Line. It Isn’t. – Mother Jones
“Even with all available factors considered, it still isn’t possible to definitively predict survival,” ACOG warns. Generally, viability is considered to be 23 to 25 weeks today—down from about 28 weeks in 1973—though babies born so early have only about a 50 percent chance of survival and often suffer long-lasting complications. Artificial uteruses could someday lead to even younger preemies…
Trump Cries Rigged Election, “Kidding" About Hiring Dana White & White House insults
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth could be impeached, Trump is suddenly convinced the midterm elections were rigged, the White House is back to the important business of attacking Jimmy, Stephen Miller is replacing Susie Wiles as Chief of Staff, Trump claims he was “kidding” about making UFC CEO Dana White the White House Press Secretary, and Trump gave a lengthy interview with “60 Minutes” where he talked about ending up in Heaven or Hell when he dies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMRsPleHZ4s
Gas prices dip below $4 but inflation remains stubbornly high
The drop in gasoline prices in recent weeks is thanks to a combination of falling crude oil prices, refineries' switch to a cheaper blend of winter fuel, and the typical seasonal drop in demand for gas…
The Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank estimated before Tuesday's release that consumer prices in October were up 3.7% from a year ago. That would outstrip average wage gains of just 3.1% during the year, so the typical worker is losing buying power…
https://www.npr.org/2026/11/10/nx-s1-6034518/inflation-consumer-prices-economy-gas-prices
Democrats plot their course on national popular vote - POLITICO
Democrats have won unified control of enough swing states — Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan — to sidestep the Electoral College. Will they back the effort?
Wall Street regulator poised to bring charges against prediction market giant Kalshi - POLITICO
A top federal financial regulator has warned Kalshi of potentially imminent charges tied to the launch of certain wagers by the prediction market giant, a person with direct knowledge of the probe said.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating whether Kalshi failed to properly notify the agency about dozens of new products that were in the works, said the person, who was granted anonymity to discuss the unannounced enforcement activity…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/10/regulator-charges-prediction-market-kalshi-01159140
Abdul El-Sayed launches Habibi PAC ahead of 2028 election cycle
Just days after his election win, Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed launched a leadership PAC called Habibi Pac for what political commentators say is to fund political allies and build influence ahead of the 2028 elections…
https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-11-10/habibi-pac-for-el-sayeds-habibis
USPS sounds alarm over finances, presses Congress for help - POLITICO
The agency says it remains in a precarious financial position despite shrinking its annual losses and cutting costs…
Mike Johnson supports measures to restrict US chip sales to China - Live Updates - POLITICO
He’s the latest congressional leader to endorse measures that would hamstring Nvidia…
House GOP sinks Hegseth impeachment - POLITICO
The 211-204 procedural vote killed the effort by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and ensured it would not move any further this Congress. Massie — who was the only Republican voting to keep the effort alive — had accused the Pentagon chief of eight charges that he alleged amounted to high crimes and misdemeanors…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/10/house-impeachment-hegseth-01160216
Jim Jordan elected House GOP leader - Live Updates - POLITICO
The Ohio Republican triumphed in his third attempt to lead Republicans on Capitol Hill…
Sanders says he won't support Schumer as majority leader - Live Updates - POLITICO
Schumer is facing pockets of opposition to lead his party, but no one has officially said they’ll run against him…
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/11/10/congress/sanders-dings-schumer-01159546
Teenager who planned terror attack in Sydney tells court he was radicalised online and used AI to strategise
“It usually begins quietly. A young person is scrolling through Instagram or TikTok or a similar platform,” she said. “They encounter something that catches their attention, perhaps a political meme or a religiously conservative video.
“At first it isn’t terrorism – it’s just fringe; it is extremist-adjacent. But, the moment they engage, the algorithm takes over and so the feed tightens, the content shifts from conservative to radical, and from radical to security-relevant.”
From there, teenagers often move to platforms such as Discord or Telegram where “dark humour and the edgy memes” groom teens to accept progressively more extreme content, McGuinness said, before passive consumption turns to active engagement in researching methods…
The incoming Senate Appropriations chair calls for December government funding punt - Live Updates - POLITICO
Washington Sen. Patty Murray wants a short-term patch to keep federal agencies funded beyond the Dec. 11 shutdown deadline, to give Democrats negotiating leverage when they retake the majority…
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/11/10/congress/murray-wants-a-stopgap-01160202
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