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1. 3h agoYahooPete Hegseth defended his anti-trans slurs under penalty of perjury. The DOJ wants them excluded from trialDOJ asks Judge Ana Reyes to exclude Pete Hegseth's anti-trans statements from evidence in Talbott v. Trump, as Hegseth's sworn answers defend his language.1 outlet20 linked
2. 8h agoDefense OneThe civilian office overseeing special operations forces could get $45 million budget, 100 staffersPentagon plans a reorganized special operations civilian office with at least $45 million, 75 civilian and 25 military positions, per a Nov. 2 memo.1 outlet20 linked
3. 5d agoLos Angeles TimesHegseth condemns impeachment effort against him, as House members push for voteRep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war powers, civilian casualties, boat strikes, Venezuela, Yemen, and the Sen. Mark Kelly investigation, with a House procedural vote set for Nov. 10, 2026.

   14 articles · 7 outlets · NBC News, MS NOW, USA Today, TIME, Fox News

   1. 6d agoYahooPickupTrump Defends Hegseth as Republican-Led Impeachment Vote Looms
   2. 6d agoNBC NewsPickupGOP Rep. Thomas Massie files impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth
   3. 6d agoYahooPickupArticles of impeachment against Hegseth introduced in the House as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
   4. 6d agoYahooPickupRepublican lawmaker launches bid to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
   5. 5d agoLos Angeles TimesPickupHegseth condemns impeachment effort against him, as House members push for vote
   6. 5d agoMS NOWHegseth’s impeachment vote puts Republicans in the hot seat after election losses
   7. 5d agoYahooPickupPete Hegseth calls Thomas Massie's impeachment effort 'sabotage' as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
   8. 5d agoYahooPickupWhy Pete Hegseth faces impeachment. What must happen before he's removed as defense secretary
   9. 5d agoYahooPickupWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment
   10. 5d agoUSA TodayEarliestWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment
   11. 4d agoTIMEHouse Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment, but Democrats Could Revive Effort in January
   12. 4d agoYahooPickupTrump takes victory lap after House GOP shelves Pete Hegseth impeachment articles
   13. 4d agoYahooPickupHow the Hegseth Impeachment Almost Came Together—and Then Fell Completely Apart
   14. 2d agoFox NewsPickupPete Hegseth impeachment effort dies in the House as absent Democrats couldn't beat the traffic

   House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress425 linked
4. 2d agoAnthropicStatement on the comments from Secretary of War Pete HegsethAnthropic publicly rejects Secretary Hegseth's directive to designate it a supply chain risk over its refusal to lift limits on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, and vows to sue if it is formalized.1 outletDefenseAI44 linked
5. 9d agoAxiosNvidia CEO called in by lawmakers over ties to alleged Chinese spyThree House Republicans asked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to appear at a closed-door congressional briefing on November 18 over security protocols against foreign adversaries after reports he passed intelligence to China.

   13 articles · 8 outlets · The Hill, Ars Technica Space, Ars Technica, Gizmodo

   1. 9d agoThe HillEarliestTop GOP House lawmakers want Nvidia's Jensen Huang to come to Congress
   2. 9d agoAxiosPickupNvidia CEO called in by lawmakers over ties to alleged Chinese spy
   3. 9d agoArs Technica SpacePickupNvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns
   4. 9d agoArs TechnicaPickupNvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns
   5. 4d agoThe HillPickupNvidia spy scandal could reshape fight over AI chips and China
   6. 4d agoThe HillPickupDemocrats and Republicans unite to investigate Nvidia, but diverge on whether Trump is at fault
   7. 4d agoAxiosScoop: Inside Bessent's Situation Room confrontation with Lutnick over China chip security
   8. 3d agoYahooPickupBessent Reportedly Confronted Lutnick Over Nvidia Customer in Situation Room Clash
   9. 2d agoYahooPickupBessent Points Finger at Lutnick as White House Feud Over Nvidia Erupts
   10. 2d agoGizmodoPickupBlame Game Unfolds in Nvidia’s Alleged Spy Scandal: Treasury Points to Commerce
   11. 2d agoSouth China Morning PostPickupBessent blames US Commerce Department for not restricting Nvidia chip exports to China
   12. 16h agoarchive.phPickupBessent upset Lutnick didn't ban Nvidia chip exports to China-linked firm
   13. 11h agoSouth China Morning PostPickupMegaspeed rejects claims over supply chain, distances itself from Alice Huang

   AICongress presses Nvidia and Commerce over Megaspeed chips and China ties501 linked
6. 4d agoDefenseScoopHegseth issues ‘corrected copy’ of recently unveiled counter-drone guidanceFive federal departments signed a new interagency MOU to unify how counter-drone technologies are tested and deployed in U.S. civilian airspace, led by the White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty.

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   1. 6d agoAl JazeeraPickupUS agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
   2. 5d agoDefenseScoopEarliestAgencies agree to counter unauthorized drones without compromising civilian safety, under new MOU
   3. 4d agoDefenseScoopHegseth issues ‘corrected copy’ of recently unveiled counter-drone guidance
   4. 2d agoDefenseScoopCounter-UAS task force turns to Intelligence Community for input on real-world threat assessments

   RoboticsDefenseFederal agencies sign memo to speed counter-drone deployment over US airspace125 linked
7. 5d agoReasonImpeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free SpeechMassie's proposed impeachment articles against Hegseth, which the House is considering, target the lethal boat-strike campaign and the retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly as free-speech violations.

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   1. 5d agoReasonPickupImpeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free Speech
   2. 5d agoYahooEarliestImpeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free Speech

   House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress67 linked
8. 5d agoReasonMassie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's ImpeachmentRep. Thomas Massie plans to force a House vote this week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and alleged retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly.

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   1. 6d agoYahooEarliestRepublican moves to force Pete Hegseth impeachment vote this week
   2. 5d agoReasonPickupMassie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's Impeachment

   House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress82 linked
9. 6d agoThe Guardian · research by Rhodium GroupSenate votes on bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energyThe Senate advanced Sen. Martin Heinrich's Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a permitting reform bill to speed federal environmental reviews of energy projects, by a 73-25 cloture vote on Nov. 9, 2026, over opposition from tribes and environmental groups.

   10 articles · 6 outlets

   1. 9d agoSource NMNew analyses contend New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s permitting bill would cut emissions, costs
   2. 6d agoThe GuardianSenate votes on bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energy
   3. 6d agoYahooPickupDemocratic US senators see hope for permitting bill ahead of key Senate vote
   4. 5d agoLatitude MediaPickupSenate’s bipartisan permitting bill faces crucial test
   5. 5d agoSource NMEarliestUS Senate advances New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s controversial permit reform bill
   6. 5d agoInside Climate NewsSenate Advances Permitting Overhaul But Roadblocks Loom
   7. 5d agoReasonPickupSenate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
   8. 5d agoYahooPickupSenate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
   9. 4d agoYahooPickupMany liberals hate this bill to overhaul permitting. Democrats may help pass it anyway.
   10. 4d agoYahooPickupMany liberals hate this bill to overhaul permitting. Democrats may help pass it anyway.

   EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split394 linked
10. 6d agoYahooPete Hegseth’s Failure to LearnFormer military officer and columnist argues in The Bulwark that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has failed to grow into the job nearly two years after his confirmation, citing the Iran war, personnel purges, and combative relations with Congress and allies.2 outletsHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress57 linked
11. 6d agoPolitico‘Russ Vought’s gonna meet his match’: What Murkowski’s potential promotion means for the White HousePolitico reports Sen. Lisa Murkowski is set to become the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee in January, positioning her to check Russ Vought's grant and spending-power moves.1 outlet6 linked
12. 6d agoYahooJohn Oliver Devotes Entire Show to Bashing Pete Hegseth in Scathing 35-Minute TakedownJohn Oliver's Last Week Tonight devoted a 35-minute segment criticizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of an expected impeachment vote.

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    1. 6d agoYahooEarliestJohn Oliver Devotes Entire Show to Bashing Pete Hegseth in Scathing 35-Minute Takedown
    2. 6d agoYahooPickupJohn Oliver issues scathing takedown of Pete Hegseth after midterms blue wave

    House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress49 linked
13. 6d agoYahooHegseth denied promotions to military members who promoted DEI and the Covid vaccine: reportHegseth reportedly withheld flag and general officer promotions from at least 12 officers over prior Covid vaccine and DEI-related activities, bypassing the merit-based promotion process.1 outlet22 linked
14. 7d agoThe GuardianHakeem Jeffries supports impeachment of Pete Hegseth: ‘He has got to go’Jeffries declared he is a "hard yes" on impeaching Hegseth as Massie prepares to reintroduce an eight-article resolution against the defense secretary.1 outletHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress30 linked
15. 6d agoSemaforHouse GOP gears up for leadership reshufflingHouse Republicans face a post-election leadership shake-up this week, with Jordan and Scalise competing for minority leader and several other leadership posts contested.1 outlet11 linked
16. 5d agoAxiosThe path ahead for the permitting billAxios reports that Democrats' midterm gains have cut analyst odds of a lame-duck permitting reform deal, even as the bill's Democratic co-authors and the White House push for passage now.

    3 articles

    1. 10d agoAxiosEarliestDemocrats' big win clouds the permitting picture
    2. 6d agoAxiosPickupPlanet-sized problems collide in permitting debate
    3. 5d agoAxiosThe path ahead for the permitting bill

    EnergySenate advances bipartisan energy permitting bill as Democrats split50 linked
17. 6d agoPoliticoCapitol agenda: Jeffries faces big choice on TrumpScalise directed GOP committee chairs to inventory likely Democratic investigations and potential administration targets ahead of the new Democratic majority.

    3 articles

    1. 10d agoPoliticoEarliestSteve Scalise tells GOP chairs to prep for Democratic investigations
    2. 6d agoPoliticoHakeem Jeffries has a choice to make: Will he work with Trump?
    3. 6d agoPoliticoCapitol agenda: Jeffries faces big choice on Trump

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18. 10d agoAxiosWhy Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"House Republicans are poised to vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, after the GOP's midterm losses shifted the political calculus.

    3 articles

    1. 11d agoAxiosKey Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweep
    2. 10d agoAxiosWhy Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"
    3. 7d agoAxiosEarliestHouse poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat

    House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress91 linked
19. 9d agoPoliticoSome Democrats don’t want to wait for January to block Trump’s war in IranDemocrats weigh blocking Iran war funding in the December 11 government funding deadline, with Ro Khanna, JB Pritzker and others pushing for a cutoff while leaders remain undecided.1 outletDemocrats weigh Iran war funding and Israel NDAA provision before December 11 deadline3 linked
20. 9d agoSemaforDemocrats weigh future of House China panelHouse Democrats weigh reshaping the House Select Committee on China, including broadening its focus beyond China, with Jeffries holding the final say.1 outlet6 linked
21. A9d agoAxiosEpstein files back in spotlight after midtermsMassie says the push for a second Epstein Files Transparency Act will hit 218 signatures when the House returns, as Democrats plan Epstein-focused oversight once they take the House majority.1 outlet10 linked
22. 11d agoSemaforJohnson out as House Republican leader after GOP routHouse Republicans turn on their own leadership after a midterm wave loss, with contested races for majority leader, whip and NRCC chair ahead of a leadership vote.

    4 articles · 2 outlets · Axios

    1. 11d agoAxiosHouse Republicans torch each other over "brutal" midterms losses
    2. 11d agoAxiosMike Johnson bows out of leadership after crushing House GOP defeat
    3. 11d agoSemaforJohnson out as House Republican leader after GOP rout
    4. 11d agoAxiosEarliestHouse Republicans swing from "shock" to fury

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23. 9d agoPoliticoCapitol agenda: Shutdown fight coming sooner than you thinkSome Democrats are pushing to attach a bar on war funding to the year-end spending bill, risking a shutdown fight over the Iran conflict in the lame-duck session.1 outlet5 linked
24. 10d agoDefense OneCancellations, investigations, and even impeachment could be ahead under Democratic CongressDefense One analysis forecasts that a Democratic-controlled Congress will push back on Defense Secretary Hegseth's initiatives, including Golden Dome, Golden Fleet and AUTOWARCOM, and possibly impeach him.1 outletSpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress39 linked
25. 11d agoSemafor‘Out for blood’: Investigations overshadow dealmaking in newly divided WashingtonSemafor reports that corporate America is readying executives for likely post-midterm Democratic congressional scrutiny over business dealings that courted President Trump.

    7 articles

    1. 13d agoSemaforDemocrats weigh ‘lawfare’ against Trump
    2. 12d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats eye post-election powers
    3. 12d agoSemaforEarliestCorporate America prepares for post-midterm Democratic backlash
    4. 11d agoSemaforDemocrats turn scrutiny to tech CEOs and Trump officials
    5. 11d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats to focus on affordability and corruption probes
    6. 11d agoSemafor‘Out for blood’: Investigations overshadow dealmaking in newly divided Washington
    7. 9d agoSemaforDemocrats’ CEO targets remain a work in progress

    Democrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia47 linked
26. 11d agoAxiosDemocrats win chance to take on energy costsAxios reports that Democrats' midterm wins, fueled by voter anger over energy prices and data center backlash, give them a path to energy affordability legislation and oversight, though no detailed agenda has been released.1 outletEnergy16 linked
27. 11d agoHouse Select Committee on the CCPMoolenaar, Khanna Seek Answers on Air Force Changes to China Aerospace Studies InstituteHouse China Select Committee leaders Moolenaar and Khanna demanded a Department of the Air Force briefing on resource changes to the China Aerospace Studies Institute at Air University.1 outlet17 linked
28. 9d agoSemaforRepublicans worry that Trump’s successor can’t come from his White HouseSemafor reports Republicans are questioning whether a 2028 successor can emerge from Trump's administration after midterm losses tied to the Iran war and economic discontent.

    5 articles

    1. 13d agoSemaforHow Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party put the Senate in play
    2. 12d agoSemaforPickupTrump administration takes optimistic tone on Iran while launching new strike
    3. 10d agoSemaforPickupTrump blames GOP midterm defeat on the Iran war
    4. 9d agoSemaforPickupUncertainty persists over Trump’s next move on Iran
    5. 9d agoSemaforEarliestRepublicans worry that Trump’s successor can’t come from his White House

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29. 11d agoSemaforDemocrats poised to claim a House majority bigger than they’d hopedSemafor reports Democrats are on track for a House majority well above their expected 10-seat margin, flipping redistricted and GOP-held seats in Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Missouri on election night 2026.1 outlet4 linked

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