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Nov 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the political fallout from the midterm elections, including President Trump’s shifting stance on the Iran war and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s resignation. It also details the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’s record membership and the unexpectedly competitive, unresolved Senate race in Mississippi. Additionally, the report highlights market reactions to the election results, ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, and the complex coalition-building process in Israel following its recent election.

Topics discussed

Trump on Iran war and midterm election results House Speaker Mike Johnson steps down from leadership Congressional Hispanic Caucus reaches record membership Mississippi Senate race remains too close to call US stocks surge following election results Russian attacks on Ukraine infrastructure and Brussels meeting Israel begins government formation process after election Idaho voters select official state gun Sponsor message from HomeServe
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