Scott Colom’s lead rises to more than 2,000 votes ahead of Cindy Hyde-Smith in Senate race
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Democratic challenger Scott Colom leads Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by just over 2,000 votes in unofficial results of the U.S. Senate race as of Friday afternoon. As of 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 6, Colom has 467,153 votes, or 49.1…
Trump ally refuses to support Hegseth when asked if he should be replaced
One of President Donald Trump’s staunchest defenders in Congress criticized Pete Hegseth on Friday, becoming the latest Republican lawmaker to distance himself from the polarizing defense secretary following the Republican Party’s massive…
South Florida’s U.S. attorney abruptly resigned – Tampa Bay Times
South Florida’s U.S. Attorney Abruptly Resigned Tampa Bay Times US Attorney Who Oversaw Centerpiece of Trump’s Revenge Campaign Resigns The New York Times Three Justice Department officials, including the man behind Trump’s ‘grand…
Silicon Valley rejected billionaire wealth tax when voters in Los Angeles and San Francisco wanted it
California is still counting votes for the 2026 election, but the controversial billionaire wealth tax appears poised to be defeated — with help from Silicon Valley. Statewide, the “no” camp on Proposition 40 received 55% of the vote compared to 45% who…
US carries out targeted strikes as Iranian leaders mull proposals
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. military has carried out new limited strikes against Iran, targeting an Iranian air defense system. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm island,…
Judge blocks Trump’s 250-foot arch in Washington less than an hour after plans are approved by panel of allies
Want to bookmark your favorite articles and stories to read or view later? Start your independent membership today. Join us today Already a member? Log in A federal judge has temporarily blocked Donald Trump’s administration from building a…
Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton has ‘no intention’ of speaking with Ramaswamy after ad
Ohio Governor-elect Amy Acton said she has “no intention” of speaking with Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy after his victory in the gubernatorial race Tuesday, telling CBS News that an ad he ran featuring his estranged mother in the…
Israeli President Herzog will nominate a candidate to form the government on Sunday | Israel Elections 2026 News
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced he would name a candidate to form the country’s next government by Sunday, after a majority of MPs backed opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog made the announcement…
Tyler Perry named to Keisha Lance Bottoms’ transition team
November 6, 2026, 3:40 p.m. ET Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced the team that will help her take office, and it includes filmmaker and media executive Tyler Perry. Bottoms announced that Perry would be part of his transition…
Up First briefing: employment report; Trump’s Arch; Public schools; Dhillon: NPR
Good morning. You are reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it in your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s best stories Rising prices and stagnant wages fueled…