“Winning congressional candidates made nearly three times as many podcast appearances as their losing opponents, according to Spotify data,” Axios reports.
“Podcasts have become a baseline for congressional campaigns, especially competitive races.”
Republicans Block Effort to Impeach Pete Hegseth
“House Republicans banded together on Tuesday to shelve an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, shielding him from a damaging rebuke and a potential ouster after their party suffered crippling losses in an election that turned on voters’ discontent about the Iran war,” the New York Times reports.
“The action spared Republicans a vote on whether to impeach Mr. Hegseth on eight separate charges, including violating the Constitution to wage war in Iran and elsewhere without congressional authorization, flouting laws to mitigate civilian casualties and abusing his power by retaliating against a senator for public statements.”
New York Post: Hegseth escapes impeachment as Dems threaten to try again in next Congress.
Mike Lawler Leaves Door Open for Run for Governor
“Outgoing Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is leaving the door open to a potential run for New York governor — but says he’s done with Congress — following his stinging re-election defeat last week,” the New York Post reports.
Kennedys Move to Block Trump’s Arch
“President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch has come under legal fire on multiple fronts: from veterans, a historian and the governments of the District of Columbia, Virginia and Arlington County,” the New York Times reports.
“Now comes another legal challenge, from the storied Kennedy family.”
“Arguing that the arch, with its golden angels and flame on top, would cast a shadow on their relatives’ graves in Arlington National Cemetery, nine members of the Kennedy family moved to join existing litigation in Washington on Tuesday seeking to block the project.”
Scott Colom Extends Lead in Mississippi
“Democratic nominee Scott Colom added slightly to his narrow lead over incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate election as two key ballot deadlines hit Tuesday,” CNBC reports.
“Colom, a local district attorney, as of 4:30 p.m. ET, was ahead of Hyde-Smith by 2,607 votes, out of 953,547 votes counted, with an estimated 97% of the votes in, according to the Associated Press. That’s a margin of just 0.27 percentage points.”
“Tuesday is the deadline for resolving affidavit or provisional ballots, which are cast by voters whose eligibility is disputed or unclear on Election Day. It is also the deadline for the receipt of mail-in absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3.”
CNN: Thousands of voters in Mississippi Senate race are trying to make their ballots count after state’s voter roll changes.
John Thune Says He Won’t Take Sides in 2028
“Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday he will not get involved in the GOP’s 2028 presidential primary as several Republican senators consider launching runs to succeed Donald Trump,” Politico reports.
Said Thune: “I’m not going to take sides because we’ll have, probably, several senators maybe in that conversation.”
Jeff Van Drew Eyes 2028 Comeback
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) said that he “will actively explore a bid to regain the congressional seat he lost in last week’s Democratic wave election, although he stopped short of committing to a 2028 rematch with Cape May Mayor Zach Mullock in New Jersey’s 2nd district,” New Jersey Globe reports.
Said Van Drew: “I’m very interested. It’s going to be fun for me.”
Justice Department Official Urges Wartime Footing
“Justice Department leaders plan to force out additional U.S. attorneys while preparing those who remain for wartime footing after their party’s midterms losses,” Bloomberg Law reports.
Bernie Sanders, Elissa Slotkin Won’t Back Schumer
“Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said they would not back Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as leader of the incoming Democratic majority in the Senate, underscoring tensions in the caucus over who should lead the party after its stunning midterm victories,” The Hill reports.
Republicans Race to Confirm Judges
“President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans started a rush Tuesday to confirm as many judicial nominees as possible before they lose their majority in January, including the announcement of three new nominees,” the Washington Sun reports.
“The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance four judicial nominees to the Senate floor, teed up more committee votes on six other pending bench picks and held a confirmation hearing for another four.”
John Thune Elected Senate Minority Leader
Senate Republicans reelected John Thune as GOP leader for the 120th Congress, Punchbowl News reports.
After a failed push from conservatives to delay the leadership elections — and despite last week’s massive midterm losses — Thune ran unopposed.
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) was elected to serve as NRSC chair for the 2028 cycle. The rest of the leadership team remains the same.
White House Vows to Keep Up Tariffs Despite Backlash
“One week after voters punished Republicans over rising prices in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s White House signaled it would stay the course on tariffs, even as his former top economic advisor warned that Americans are footing the bill,” CNBC reports.
Senate GOP Proceeds to Leadership Election
“Senate Republicans voted 31-15 to proceed to their leadership election, effectively rejecting an attempt by conservatives to delay their leadership election,” Politico reports.
Trump Was Told About Spying On Nvidia’s Leader
“President Trump was told aboard Air Force One in May en route to China that the United States had obtained sensitive intelligence showing that Nvidia’s chief executive was in a relationship with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy, people with knowledge of the matter said,” the New York Times reports.
“The message was delivered by Marco Rubio, his secretary of state and national security adviser, shortly before the Nvidia leader, Jensen Huang, joined the presidential trip to Beijing at Mr. Trump’s invitation…”
“The existence of the previously unreported update given to Mr. Trump contradicts the president’s assertion on Monday that he had not known at the time of the trip about Mr. Huang’s relationship with the woman.”
Schiff Makes Calls On Potential Leadership Bid
“Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) is calling up Democratic colleagues to express interest in serving in party leadership next Congress,” Semafor reports.
“He wants to help improve Democrats’ messaging operation and is not looking at challenging top leader Chuck Schumer or Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) who is expected to be the next whip. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) currently the No. 3 leader, won her gubernatorial race, opening up a leadership spot.”
Rubio Says ‘Major Combat Operations’ in Iran Are Over
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s economic pressure campaign against Iran was effective enough that ‘there’s really no need for major combat operations any longer,'” the New York Times reports.
“Mr. Rubio’s declaration was the most explicit signal yet that President Trump does not intend to escalate his conflict with Iran after last week’s U.S. midterm elections.”
Alina Habba Loses Contract That Enraged Trump
“Alina Habba Mildon, one of President Trump’s former lawyers, was fired last week by the family company that gave her a $50 million contract weeks before Mr. Trump granted a pardon to the family’s patriarch,” the New York Times reports.
“In a letter dated Nov. 4, the company, Concord Partners, terminated Mrs. Mildon citing a ‘failure to perform duties.'”
Tom Emmer Moves Up to House GOP’s No. 2 Job
“House Republicans chose to keep Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota as party whip in the next Congress, rejecting a challenge from an ambitious younger member after last week’s sweeping midterm losses,” Politico reports.
“Emmer beat Texas Rep. August Pfluger 103-76 in the secret-ballot vote, according to two people present for the tally.”
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