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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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Sponsor: Capital One VentureX Business Card 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 Brief transition and station identification DOJ Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dillon resigns Paraguay president resigns after bank collapse Asian markets tumble on AI stock sell-off Sponsor: Charles Schwab
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