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More than 100 newly elected lawmakers arrived on Capitol Hill Monday for freshman orientation as they prepare to begin their terms in Congress. The incoming members are getting acquainted with congressional procedures, meeting fellow lawmakers and beginning the process of setting up their offices in Washington. The orientation marks an important transition for the newly elected representatives following the November midterm elections. The new lawmakers will spend the coming weeks preparing to serve their constituents, hire staff and establish their legislative priorities ahead of the next session of Congress. The incoming class will officially take office when the new Congress convenes in January 2027.

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A top investigator with the Dallas County Public Defender's Office is facing a murder charge after police say he fatally stabbed his wife of 35 years inside their downtown Dallas apartment. Jimmy Spurger Jr. is accused of killing his wife, Maria, on Friday night. According to police, the alleged attack occurred less than two weeks after Spurger filed for divorce. Spurger remains in custody without bond as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding his wife's death. Investigators have not released a possible motive in the killing.

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A Massachusetts judge has rejected Lindsay Clancy's request to dismiss murder charges in connection with the deaths of her three young children, clearing the way for another trial. Clancy is accused of killing her children at the family's Massachusetts home in January 2023. Her first trial ended in a hung jury in September after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Following the mistrial, Clancy's attorneys filed a motion seeking to have the murder charges dismissed. They argued that putting her on trial again would violate her constitutional protection against double jeopardy. However, the judge rejected that argument, allowing prosecutors to move forward with a retrial. Clancy's next court hearing is scheduled for November 16.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume construction of a border wall in Texas' remote Big Bend region, lifting a lower court order that had temporarily halted the project. The decision allows construction to move forward while legal challenges surrounding the project continue through the courts. Environmental organizations and local residents have raised concerns about the potential impact of the construction on the region's natural landscape, wildlife habitats and historic sites. Opponents argue that building a border wall through the rugged terrain could cause permanent environmental damage and threaten areas of cultural and historical significance. The Big Bend region, located along the U.S.-Mexico border in West Texas, is known for its mountains, desert landscapes and stretches of the Rio Grande. The Trump administration has made expanding border barriers a central part of its immigration enforcement strategy, arguing that additional infrastructure is necessary to strengthen border security and prevent illegal crossings. The Supreme Court's decision does not resolve the underlying legal challenges but allows construction to proceed while those cases move forward.

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Pennsylvania's measles outbreak continues to spread, with the number of confirmed cases surpassing 1,500 statewide. According to state health officials, Pennsylvania had recorded 1,505 measles cases as of Monday, with infections reported across 45 counties. Health officials have also reported six measles-associated deaths in the state this year. Lancaster County accounts for approximately one-third of the confirmed cases. The county is home to the nation's largest Amish population. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms typically include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash. Health officials continue to encourage residents to get vaccinated against measles as they work to contain the outbreak and prevent additional infections.

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In this discussion, Larry Elder analyzes the public perception of corruption in politics, particularly focusing on Donald Trump and his potential approach to corruption in a hypothetical second term. He discusses how Trump might perceive the lack of repercussions for Democratic corruption, citing examples involving the Biden family and Hillary Clinton. Elder speculates on whether Trump might adopt a more lenient stance on corruption if re-elected, contrasting it with his previous caution. The conversation also touches on the implications of such a shift, including potential international conflicts and domestic policy decisions.

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In this video, Larry Elder discusses his analysis of the recent midterm elections, focusing on the impact of gas prices and border security on the results. He expresses admiration for Donald Trump's consequential presidency and discusses Trump's decision-making regarding Iran, despite potential unpopularity. Elder also touches on Trump's challenges in maintaining support, including the handling of Hispanic voter sentiment and the border crisis. The conversation reflects on the complexities of political decisions and their reception by the public.

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We're unpacking Trump's immigration pivot—and the president just admitted something we never thought we'd hear. In his first post-midterms interview, Trump told 60 Minutes his deportation policy was "too tough" and "hurt" Republicans at the polls . Now he says a deal with Democrats may be possible, and it's ruffling a lot of feathers in the Republican party. ---- M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies. Like and subscribe to youtube.com/@MandMExtra for more content. Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwMRurHjD-q-sft3OQfbxop8 Check out highlight clips from all our shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwPQn44WIEh9LfT3hP1lng9w

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Dave Chappelle took the stage at Madison Square Garden and said the quiet part out loud: "Ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered... I feel better." The crowd laughed. The clip leaked. And now the backlash is exploding. --- M and M Extra! If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be with zero apologies. Like and subscribe to youtube.com/@MandMExtra for more content. Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwMRurHjD-q-sft3OQfbxop8 Check out highlight clips from all our shows: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8EGNf1WbbwPQn44WIEh9LfT3hP1lng9w

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(CNN) — Wall Street rallied sharply on Monday, despite a 4% decline in Nvidia shares, as markets continued to rebound from last week’s sharp sell-off. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged, buoyed by gains in shares across sectors, from tech to industrials. The S&P 500 rose 2.35% and had its best day since April. The Nasdaq surged 2.7% and had its best day since July. Meanwhile, Nvidia shares dropped, extending a recent bout of weakness, after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to having an extramarital affair and the company said it was investigating reports he was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.” The developments come at a rocky moment for the AI boom, with volatility rising in recent weeks over concerns about the sustainability of the data center buildout. Nvidia shares fell as much as 8.8% shortly after Monday’s opening bell before paring some declines and ending the day down roughly 4.3%. The drop erased roughly $192 billion from Nvidia’s market value. Nvidia shares (NVDA) are down 25% since their peak a month ago and last week erased their gains for this year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite on Thursday closed in correction, down more than 10% from its peak one month ago. The index rallied Friday and Monday, recouping some losses. Nvidia, which makes semiconductor chips, has been at the heart of the AI bull market over the past four years. Huang has been one of AI’s main cheerleaders, with enormous influence over Wall Street’s outlook for the boom. The investigation into Huang and allegations of a foreign intelligence effort raise serious questions for the company at the center of the buildout with deals across major tech companies and adds to heightened tensions between the United States and China. “While the Board has no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised, the Board’s inquiry will examine all available information,” Nvidia said in a statement Sunday. “I am committed to protecting NVIDIA and supporting America’s national security,” Huang said in a separate note to Nvidia staff. The key questions for investors are whether the board’s investigation will uncover anything more serious that could jeopardize Huang’s role as CEO as well as potential regulatory implications that could constrain sales, analysts at Citi wrote in a note. The heightened uncertainty comes after the Democrat sweep in the midterm elections is forcing investors to reckon with the risk of a slowdown to the data center buildout. Tech stocks in recent weeks had already tumbled over nerves about massive AI spending and demands to see more returns on investment. Investors are on edge about the AI boom, and volatility in Nvidia can add to the jitters. Star of the AI boom Huang founded Nvidia in 1993, took the company public in 1999 and presided over its transition into being a central pillar of the AI boom. Nvidia pioneered graphics processing units, which are semiconductor chips. The company’s chips were built to innovate in the gaming industry, providing enhanced computing power and visuals. By the 2010s, researchers began to use the powerful chips for budding AI technology. Nvidia in 2016 delivered a supercomputer powered by its chips to OpenAI, which launched ChatGPT to the public in 2022. The company positioned itself as the core provider of GPUs for tech companies, and its stock has skyrocketed alongside the AI boom, lifting the broader stock market to record highs. Nvidia shares are up 1,250% over the past four years, since the month OpenAI first released ChatGPT to the public. Nvidia last year became the first company in the world to surpass $5 trillion in market value, and it accounts for roughly 7% of the S&P 500. Nvidia’s chips are used across the industry to power AI models, from Anthropic’s Claude to Meta’s Muse. The company has also emerged as a key player in backing massive infrastructure deals for the AI buildout. Nvidia’s earnings reports have become known as investors’ Super Bowl, and comments from Huang have ignited major market moves in recent years. The CEO, known for his bold vision and unique style, has also been championed by retail investors. His importance for the company and the stock is raising the stakes over uncertainty about the investigation. “Jensen is the core DNA of Nvidia and its AI success and ambitions are heavily tied to him staying on as CEO,” Dan Ives, partner and senior managing director at Yorkville Ives & Co., wrote in a note. “Jensen is not replaceable,” Ives added. But investors are still discerning whether the personal crisis will have significant impacts on the company’s outlook, and are waiting to see whether the board’s investigation will glean any further critical insights for the company and AI boom. The broader market rallied sharply on Monday despite Nvidia’s decline. “This is, for now at least, a personal scandal,” Nigel Green, CEO at deVere Group, wrote in a note. “If the probe finds anything more serious, the selloff could deepen, so investors need to weigh these risks carefully,” Green added. Nvidia’s stock had been losing some luster this year, lagging behind other chipmakers like Micron Technology (MU) and Marvell Technology (MRVL). But that’s only after Nvidia posted enormous returns in recent years. The company remains a central part of the AI boom, and the Huang investigation is just one more factor for investors to weigh. Keeping an eye on the stock is critical for gauging the outlook for the broader market. “Jensen is much more than just a CEO — like Elon Musk, he is the face of the firm,” David Rosenberg, founder and president at Rosenberg Research, wrote in a Monday note. “It would not be a stretch to suggest that this is the deepest crisis the chip giant has found itself in during its three-decade history,” Rosenberg wrote. Nvidia is expected to report quarterly earnings on November 17. “Nvidia is huge and at the heart of the AI supply chain, so what happens to this stock matters to the rest of the market,” Neil Wilson, a strategist at Saxo Markets, wrote in a note.

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In this segment, Alex Marlow delves into President Trump's recent immigration comments made during an interview on 60 Minutes with Ross Douthit. Trump discusses his immigration agenda and reflects on the impact of his policies. He acknowledges that while his efforts to close the border and remove those who have violated the law have garnered praise, they have also caused hardship for those who have come into the country illegally but are contributing members of society. The conversation touches on the divide within the country regarding how to handle undocumented immigrants who are working and paying taxes. Marlow analyzes the significance of Trump’s remarks and the potential implications for his base and the ongoing political landscape. He also examines the balance between strict immigration enforcement and the humanitarian aspects of the issue, emphasizing the importance of a nuanced approach to policymaking.

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(CNN) — Two fishermen have rescued a man thought to have been treading water off the coast of California for nine hours after falling from a cruise ship. Grant Garrett and Sean Norton told CNN affiliate KCBS/KCAL that they were around 20 miles from shore when they came across the man in the water on Friday morning. “I’m like, ‘Yeah, it’s a human being. Stop the boat; let’s get all of our lines in,’” Garrett said. Norton added that the episode was “surreal.” “Grant and I each got an arm and lifted him up,” Norton said. “He was in total shock.” “The only thing he said to me was, ‘Thank you. I thought I was gonna die,’” Norton said. He later told them he was a pianist on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship named “Ovation of the Seas,” and Newport County officials believe the man went overboard about nine hours before he was found, KCBS/KCAL reported. The man is expected to survive, but Norton said he believes he might not have done so without the El Niño weather phenomenon, which is associated with higher water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. “You have this crazy super El Niño year. This guy was in the water for probably 10 hours, but the water’s 76 degrees,” Norton said. “A different year, no way he makes it.” A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean told CNN: “We are providing support and assistance to our crew member during this difficult time. To respect the privacy of our employee, we have no additional details to share.”

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(CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event on a Utah university campus, is scheduled to stand trial for the conservative activist’s murder in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge said Monday. Jury selection will begin on June 21, 2028, Judge Tony Graf said. The judge’s decision comes after an October hearing where he heard arguments over the parties’ proposed trial timelines: Ahead of that hearing, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, lambasted the defense request for jury selection to start in the second half of 2029, calling it “grossly out of line” and calling for the trial to be set for 2027. Prosecutors had asked for a January 2028 trial start. Graf effectively decided on a compromise and set aside 105 days to hear the case. In making his ruling, the judge said he considered the rights of both Robinson and Kirk’s widow. Kirk was speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem when he was fatally shot on September 10, 2025. Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty against Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder, felony use of a firearm, committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, witness tampering and obstruction of justice. Robinson pleaded not guilty to the charges in September, following a lengthy preliminary hearing in July. Defense proposed tentative 2029 trial date Attorneys for Robinson had proposed a trial date in the third quarter of 2029 – but called that timeline “a necessarily speculative approximation.” They also proposed “quarterly hearings in 2027 and 2028 that are specifically devoted to assessment of the continuing viability of beginning trial during the third quarter of 2029,” a defense filing said. They needed that time, they argued in court, to conduct studies on potential “venue issues;” to wade through tens of thousands of pieces of evidence and litigate any discovery issues they may find, including possibly issuing motions to compel or subpoenas in order to gather additional evidence; and because all of Robinson’s attorneys have other high-profile cases they’re handling simultaneously. “The reality is, rushing to trial does not equal closure,” Robinson’s attorney Staci Visser argued. “It leads to mistakes… it leads to having to do this again.” Prosecutors, on the other hand, said they believed the trial could start much earlier, proposing a trial start date of January 31, 2028. They specified they could be ready to prosecute the case as soon as October 4, 2027, but said they did “not believe that it is wise to schedule the trial to span the worst of the winter season and the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.” They reiterated that sentiment during the October hearing, with prosecutor Chad Grunander adding he didn’t want to lose a qualified juror because of childcare issues or because of inadvertent juror misconduct at holiday gatherings. Kirk’s widow called defense timeline ‘out of touch with reality’ An attorney for Erika Kirk filed a motion ahead of last month’s hearing asking Graf to schedule the proceedings “for the earliest practicable date in 2027” – the latest indication of the family’s desire to see the case resolved as quickly as possible. “Every additional day of delay carries the weight of all that Charlie’s murder has taken from his family, especially his two young children,” the filing said, emphasizing the defense timeline would see the trial begin four years after Kirk’s death. Erika Kirk’s attorney, Jeffrey Neiman, echoed that sentiment, telling the court in October, “You know who doesn’t get to spend time with their family over the holidays? Charlie.” The motion pointed to several other capital cases in Utah which proceeded to trial within six months to a couple of years, saying those display “how out of touch with reality the Defendant’s motion is.”

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(Washington, DC) -- President Trump's meeting with Qatar's prime minister reportedly focused on negotiations with Iran. Trump met with the Qatari leader in the Oval Office this afternoon. Multiple reports say the meeting lasted about 45 minutes. It came as Qatar has been serving as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran. Trump has said he's "highly unlikely" to order additional major attacks on Iran if talks continue to move toward ending the war.

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A teacher’s aide who briefly worked as a New York City police officer has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a jogger, according to court documents. Sayed Mohassib was arrested Saturday, more than a week after 28-year-old Katie Suarez was stabbed in the neck while jogging in Brooklyn. He was working for the New York City Department of Education, the department confirmed Sunday. The department has suspended Mohassib and will move to terminate his employment pending the outcome of the case, it said in a statement to CNN. “The safety of our students is our very top priority,” the statement read. “We are supporting the NYPD in their investigation however is needed.” “This attack on Katie Suarez was horrific,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday. The mayor said the city’s hearts are with her loved ones, “who have been shattered by this,” and stressed “our commitment to hold the individual responsible fully accountable.” For Suarez’s parents, the arrest brings no undoing of that night: a frantic search along a dark path, and the moment her father found their only daughter bleeding beneath a tree. “She never thought that something like this could happen to her,” Suarez’s mother, Yasira Suarez, told CNN affiliate WABC. “I would always tell her, ‘Honey, you have to be careful, you have to be careful,’ and she would say, ‘Ma, nothing is going to happen to me, ma I’ll be fine, nothing is going to happen to me, ma.’” Now, in the wake of Suarez’s death, details about Mohassib’s past are gaining scrutiny, and Suarez’s parents are left mourning a daughter they were waiting for less than a mile from the attack.

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(Undated) -- Former President Joe Biden is scaling back his promotional tour for his upcoming presidential memoir as he continues treatment for prostate cancer. Biden announced the decision Sunday, saying some days are better than others and his health sometimes slows him down. His book, Promise Me, America, is set for release November 17th and covers major events from his presidency, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the January 6 Capitol attack and the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, after the disease had spread to his bones. He says recent radiation treatments have produced the results his doctors hoped for.

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(Washington, DC) -- The Republican pushing for Pete Hegseth to be ousted has introduced articles of impeachment against the Secretary of War. Speaking on the House floor Monday, Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky said Hegseth's impeachable acts include going to war without Congress in Iran. Massie, who lost his primary earlier this year to a Trump-backed candidate, is trying to force a vote before he newly-elected Congress is sworn in January. If it passes the House, it would take 67 senators to vote Hegseth out. Hegseth announced he will hold a press event Tuesday to address the impeachment effort against him.

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