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Alaska elects first Democrat governor since 1998 -- Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, also known as JKT, campaigned on issues including affordability and funding of public schools

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Democrats strategize on how to deliver on midterm mandate -- Democrats gathered in Denver this week for a conference on what comes next as they prepare to take control of Congress.

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New congressman faces sexual harassment allegation -- House Democrats are investigating an allegation of sexual harassment against Brian Poindexter, who defeated embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller.

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Supreme Court takes up case over asylum access at border -- The case involving President Trump's directives suspending access to the asylum system is the latest involving the president's second-term immigration agenda.

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Top doctor for Congress resigns amid misconduct allegations -- Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol, has resigned from his post as lawmakers' top doctor.

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Brother of cartel leader "El Mencho" gets 22.5 years in prison -- The brother of the slain prominent cartel leader known as "El Mencho" was sentenced on Friday to 22 and a half years in prison.

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China warns against new U.S. export controls on computer chips -- China is warning the U.S. against putting new export controls on semiconductors in the wake of the scandal surrounding​ AI chip giant Nvidia and its now-former CEO Jensen Huang.

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Lutnick agrees to testify as Bessent blames him for chip sales -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Dec. 10, according to a U.S. official.

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Van Hollen will challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader -- Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced Thursday that he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader. -- Nov 12

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Critics say Lutnick failed to cut off diversion of Nvidia chips to China -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire from critics asking whether his ties to Chinese companies and friendship with ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang contributed to a lack of oversight over Nvidia AI chip sales.

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GOP lawmakers press Huang and Lutnick to testify over Nvidia -- Republicans on Capitol Hill are negotiating for now-resigned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang​ to appear before Congress. -- Nov 12

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Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded group near tomb -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal to the service member who reprimanded his group for making noise at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier​. -- Nov 12

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New federal housing rule could displace thousands, experts warn -- Since 1995, mixed-status families have been permitted to live together in federally funded housing, but a revised rule changes that. -- Nov 12

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With Jim Jordan as leader, House GOP signals it's ready to fight -- Republicans described the incoming minority leader as a "fighter" who can go head to head with Hakeem Jeffries. -- Nov 12

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ICE deportations and arrests hit record high -- New Department of Homeland Security figures show more than 483,000 deportations and 491,000 immigration arrests in fiscal year 2026. -- Nov 12

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