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Nov 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump campaigned in Washington, D.C., highlighting local crime and construction issues while predicting a decisive midterm victory. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson affirmed his intent to lead Republicans regardless of election outcomes. The FDA approved a generic version of the HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, aiming to drastically lower costs for lower-income nations. Additionally, a bipartisan group of senators urged the administration to withdraw proposed changes to the 2030 census, and a new dinosaur dig site in Utah was announced.

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Sponsor: Charles Schwab Trump campaign rally in Washington D.C. House Republicans leadership elections FDA approves generic HIV prevention drug Stock market closes mixed Kennedy Center Honors recipients announced Senators oppose 2030 census changes New dinosaur dig site in Utah Sponsor: IXL
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