3am ET, November 06 | The latest headlines from NPR
Nov 6, 2026 · 4m
Summary
President Trump signed a proclamation to preserve the Oval Office as a national monument while a federal judge temporarily blocked construction on his proposed Washington D.C. arch. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed impeachment efforts, and midterm results showed record gains for Democratic women and historic gubernatorial victories. Additionally, Dolly Parton’s estate dropped a complaint against her nephew, and British actor Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
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Trump declares Oval Office a national monument
Judge blocks construction of Trump's triumphal arch
Defense Secretary Hegseth responds to impeachment push
Record wins for Democratic women in midterm elections
Dolly Parton's manager drops complaint against nephew
Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault
Hoax bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe
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