Friday, November 6, 2026
Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom commutes the death sentences of over 500 prisoners, the new Democratic Congress is gearing up for robust investigations into Republican Corruption, DOJ Civil Rights chief Hermeet Dillon resigned three weeks ago and announces today, Democrats flip 12 more House seats, multiple Senators-elect challenge Chuck Schumer remaining as Majority Leader, Trump weighs firing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, newly minted blue states are preparing to challenge anti-trans and abortion measures, Marco Rubio is considering stepping down to run for president in 2028, the stock market plunges as investors retreat from artificial intelligence, and Russel Brand has been convicted on rape charges.
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Sources:
Progressive Senator Demands ‘Bold Agenda’ Before Backing Schumer - Bloomberg
Trump discussing possible Hegseth replacements, sources say
https://www.npr.org/2026/11/04/nx-s1-6029650/elon-musk-midterms-democrats-texas-congress
https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/jamie-raskin-democrats-power-AOC65EZZNRGQHELFFVC422PAIU/
Phil Weiser says enacting anti-trans, fentanyl measures is open question
Arizona, Nebraska voters approve transgender athlete bans - Live Updates - POLITICO
Marco Rubio expected to step down and launch 2028 presidential bid | The Independent
Russell Brand Found Guilty Of Rape
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/election-day-2026-live-updates_n_6ae88015e4b0b1f508d55edd
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-11-05-2026
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/us/california-death-row-newsom-commutation.html
I'm so glad that Hegseth is going. He's a stain on the country. The Democrats are going to stay busy.
Thank you for the update, Allison. It really broke my heart when Polly Klass father was upset about Gavin Newsome decision in commuting death sentences.