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Nov 6, 2026 · 4m
Summary
Democrats are preparing to use oversight powers to investigate government corruption following their projected majority in the new Congress. Meanwhile, a federal judge temporarily blocked the construction of Trump's Washington D.C. arch, and Texas Republicans are grappling with their losses and the need to repair relations with Latino voters. The segment also covers prediction market Kalshi referring election bets to law enforcement, the resignation of Justice Department Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dillon, and the resignation of Paraguay's president amid a banking crisis.
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Democrats plan oversight investigations in new Congress
Judge blocks start of Trump's triumphal arch construction
Texas Republicans reeling after midterm losses
GOP leaders debate party direction and Latino voters
Prediction market Kalshi refers election bets to law enforcement
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DOJ Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dillon resigns
Paraguay president resigns after bank collapse
Asian markets tumble on AI stock sell-off
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