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November 7

Republicans working to end shutdown, Democrats are worried about 'branding': Will Cain

Fox News host Will Cain says Democrats are fighting for a ‘failed healthcare plan’ and discusses President Donald Trump’s filibuster message on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

November 7

Hegseth shreds Soviet-style bureaucracy and 'five-year plans' governing Pentagon

War Secretary Pete Hegseth slams Pentagon bureaucracy as Soviet-style central planning that threatens US defense capabilities and puts troops at risk.

November 7

Stefanik decries Hochul as 'worst governor in America' in fiery 2026 campaign launch

Rep. Elise Stefanik launched her 2026 New York gubernatorial campaign, challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul and calling her the "worst governor in America" on "Fox & Friends."

November 7

Ex-FIFA exec accuses President Gianni Infantino of violating political neutrality rule by praising Trump

Former FIFA governance Chairman Miguel Maduro accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of violating political neutrality rules after endorsing President Donald Trump's policies.

November 7

Obama gloats over Dem election victories, says they prove Americans 'don't want cruelty'

Former President Barack Obama celebrated Democratic victories in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City, claiming voters want leaders with "decency and respect" over "cruelty."

November 7

Former NBA player uses parents' home for collateral after pleading not guilty in FBI gambling case

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to fraud charges in gambling cases involving alleged insider tips about Los Angeles Lakers players and illegal poker games.

November 7

Hungarian leader says he wants to hire Karoline Leavitt after she rips 'fake news' in impromptu takedown

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump's economic record against media questions, prompting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to request hiring her.

November 7

Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

Cornell University will pay $60 million to end federal investigations and restore more than $250 million in research funding frozen over civil rights probes.

November 7

Schumer, Dems unveil alternative shutdown plan, ask for one-year extension to Obamacare subsidies

Senate Democrats say they are prepared to reopen the government, only if Republicans attach a one-year extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies to their current plan.

November 7

ADL launches ‘Mamdani Monitor’ to track NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism concerns

The ADL’s new “Mamdani Monitor" targets Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism concerns, but some Jewish groups say the move is unfair.