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Nov 7, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as the new White House Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles following Republican midterm losses. Pope Leo XIV began his Latin American tour in Uruguay, urging greater religiosity in public life and criticizing the country's abortion laws. Additionally, Senator Chris Murphy was released from the hospital after a stroke, Massachusetts voters rejected a measure to allow smaller starter homes, and the Trump administration continues plans for a controversial memorial arch despite a federal court block.

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Sponsor: Charles Schwab Stephen Miller named new White House Chief of Staff Pope Leo's visit to Uruguay and comments on abortion Senator Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke Massachusetts voters reject starter home zoning measure Trump administration's memorial arch plans blocked by court Sponsor: Total Wine & More
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