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Trump Says U.S. Aid to Israel Ends at Year's End, Netanyahu's Office Calls It a Shift to 'Partnership'

President Trump said on Election Day, Nov. 3, that roughly $4 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel will be cut off at the end of the year, and that Israel can still buy American weapons. Netanyahu's office accepted the change and called it a move from "aid to partnership." The existing agreement runs through 2028, Israel has no new government yet, and the timing and terms of any change to the agreement have not been detailed.

Revolution Wind reaches full capacity after two Trump stop-work orders; Interior still wants approvals rescinded

Ørsted said Thursday, Nov. 5, that the 704-MW Revolution Wind farm began generating at full capacity in October, after two federal stop-work orders delayed construction. The Interior Department's October request to rescind the project's construction approvals is still pending before a federal judge, while Eversource says the completion cuts its financial exposure.

Vance Says 'The Reason We Lost Is the War' After GOP Loses House and Senate; Trump Calls It 'Largely True'

Two days after Democrats won both chambers of Congress, Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the loss, and Trump said that was 'largely true' while insisting he would do it again. Critics on the right say Vance should answer for the failed ceasefire diplomacy he led. Democrats say they will move to end the war when they take control in January.

Trump Replaces Susie Wiles With Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff Days After GOP Loses Congress

President Trump announced Friday, Nov. 6, that Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles, effective Monday, Nov. 9. Three sources told CBS News her resignation was tied to the midterm losses. Miller takes the job just as Democrats, who have vowed to investigate his immigration policies, prepare to take over Congress in January.

Iran Hands Out Iodine Tablets and Issues Nuclear Survival Guidance as Trump Threatens Pickaxe Mountain

Since the U.S. and Israel opened their offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, Tehran has now moved to civil-defense preparations: iodine tablets near nuclear sites and state-backed shelter instructions. Trump has said the U.S. 'might have to go after' Pickaxe Mountain, and the White House says nothing suggests a nuclear option. The site's depth and Iran's refusal to admit inspectors leave the military and diplomatic picture unresolved.

Iran Sends Khamenei Message to Putin and Offers New Proposal via Qatar as Trump Says US Is 'Locked and Loaded'

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei delivered a message from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Nov. 5, while Tehran passed a new proposal to Washington through Qatar. Trump says he will decide soon whether to resume major combat operations. Iran says nothing moves until its seven demands are met, and the U.S. says nuclear terms come first.

Kremlin Says Work Is Underway on Trump-Xi-Putin Meeting in Shenzhen. Beijing Says It Is 'in Communication'

Moscow and Beijing both acknowledged this week that a three-way meeting of Trump, Xi and Putin is being coordinated for the Nov. 18-19 APEC summit in Shenzhen, but nothing is finalized. Trump says the agenda would be nuclear arms. Kyiv, shut out of the room, objects, and Beijing as host controls whether it happens.

Brent Set for Steepest Weekly Fall Since 2020 as Trump Speaks With Qatar's Emir on Iran Deal

Brent crude traded near $98.60 on Friday, Nov. 6, and is on track for roughly a 16% weekly drop, its largest since the start of the COVID pandemic, as Trump spoke with Qatar's emir about a deal with Iran. Trump also said Thursday he will decide soon whether to widen the war. Iran says it will neither reopen Hormuz nor negotiate until the U.S. meets seven demands.

Tokyo and Seoul Fall 6%, Europe Drops 2% as AI Selloff Spreads; Trump Says He Is '100%' for Superintelligence

Since Thursday's Wall Street rout, the AI selloff has moved overseas: Tokyo and Seoul each closed about 6% lower Friday, and London, Paris and Frankfurt fell roughly 2% at midday. Trump responded by declaring himself "100% in favor of Super Intelligence," while Sanders is demanding a national data center moratorium. Today's U.S. jobs report and the 9:30 a.m. ET open will show whether the bounce in pre-market indications holds.

Trump Signs Proclamation Declaring Oval Office, Cabinet Room a National Monument. Text Still Lets Presidents Redecorate

Trump signed a proclamation Thursday, Nov. 5, designating the Oval Office, Outer Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument. He says no one can touch the rooms, but the text allows redecorating, and any successor can revoke it. The Democratic Congress that takes over in January has no formal role in the document.

Trump Says He and Netanyahu Agreed to End $3.8 Billion in Annual Military Aid to Israel by Year's End

Trump said on Election Day, Nov. 3, that he and Netanyahu agreed to end the $3.8 billion in yearly U.S. military aid to Israel by the end of 2026, and he tied the decision to the U.S. political mood. Vance now says the Iran war and the Israel relationship cost Republicans the midterms, while Netanyahu is short of a majority after Israel's Oct. 27 vote. Israel's next government will have to deal with a U.S. Congress led by Democrats and a White House that has already moved on aid.

Judge Chutkan Blocks Construction of Trump's 250-Foot Arch for 14 Days Hours After Planning Commission Approves It

A federal judge issued a 14-day restraining order just before midnight Thursday, Nov. 5, halting work on Trump's proposed triumphal arch after the National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 to approve it. The administration has not sought congressional approval, and the court fight now decides whether excavation can start.

Iraq's Prime Minister Tells Trump His Territory Won't Be Used to Attack Neighbors as White House Weighs Resuming Iran War

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told President Trump by phone on Thursday, Nov. 5, that Iraq will not be a launchpad for attacks on its neighbors. Senior officials told Fox News that Trump met his national security team on whether to resume strikes on Iran, with Nov. 9 flagged as a favorable date. Baghdad, which has lost more than $60 billion in oil revenue, is trying to stay out of a renewed war.

Melania Trump Hosts Russian and Ukrainian Officials at White House to Mark Expired Oleshky Truce

Four days after the six-day Oleshky ceasefire expired, the first lady hosted Russian and Ukrainian delegations at the White House today, Nov. 5, and urged a more lasting peace. President Trump separately met Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev, declined to say what they discussed, and promised a "big agreement." The next test is the U.S.-led round of talks in Abu Dhabi next week, where earlier rounds produced no deal.

Trump Weighs Next Iran Move as Qatar Mediates Nuclear Talks and Hegseth Fires Pentagon's Top Planner

President Trump says Iranian leaders will know his decision "soon enough" while Qatari-mediated nuclear proposals move between Washington and Tehran. Hegseth has ousted Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Staff's chief planner, and anonymous administration sources are pointing fingers at both Hegseth and CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper after the war-shadowed midterms. Whether strikes resume or the diplomacy holds now turns on Tehran's answer.

Unsealed Court Documents Show Trump Administration Kept Deportation Contacts With Iran During the War

Court records unsealed Thursday show U.S. immigration officials stayed in touch with Iranian officials during the war about travel documents and "possible avenues for removal." A federal judge now requires 24 hours' notice to the court of any finalized plan and five days' written notice before any deportation.

Trump's DOJ Pursues Criminal Probes of Alaska Senate Recruitment and Supreme Court Leak as Courts Reject Its Election Suits

The Justice Department is running two criminal investigations with no charges so far: one into who leaked the Dobbs draft opinion in 2022, and one into whether Democrats recruited a same-named Alaska Senate candidate. Courts, meanwhile, have turned away DOJ's civil election cases in Alaska and California. The Alaska appeal and the approaching five-year limits on the leak case are the next tests.

Treasury Sanctions India-Based Ship Registry Network and Turkish Firm the Day After Midterms as Trump Weighs Strikes or a Deal

One day after Republicans lost the midterms, Treasury sanctioned an India-based network and a Turkish company tied to Iran, and Secretary Scott Bessent said countries are "either with us or against us." Trump has not said whether he will resume strikes, accept a Qatari-mediated deal, or stay with the blockade and sanctions. The next carrier group is at least two weeks from the region.

GOP Insiders Blame Trump and Iran War for Midterm Rout, Tehran Claims Victory, and the $23B Battleship Program Faces Scrutiny

Two days after Democrats won both chambers of Congress, Republican donors and aides are putting the loss on Trump, Vice President JD Vance is blaming the Iran war, and Iranian leaders are claiming the result as their own win. The next fights are over defense spending and a Mississippi Senate seat separated by about 1,000 votes.

Trump's Lawyers to Argue Hush Money Conviction Appeal Before Manhattan Panel Today

President Trump's lawyers are scheduled to ask a five-judge New York appeals panel today, Nov. 5, to throw out his 34-count felony conviction. Each side gets 15 minutes, and both say the fight is headed to the state's highest court and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court.

Iran State Media Airs Nuclear-Attack Shelter Guide. Trump Says 'I Don't Need' Nukes

Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began Feb. 28, Tehran has now put civilian instructions for surviving a nuclear strike on state media. Trump told Politico he doesn't need nuclear weapons, answering a Tucker Carlson claim that no source has substantiated. With Iran's commanders promising new targets if fighting resumes, the dispute is over whether talks restart or the war does.

Trump's First Event After Midterm Loss Is a Ballroom Beam Signing. He Says Iran War 'Largely' Cost GOP

Democrats won the House and Senate on Tuesday, and Trump's first public appearance since was a ceremony at his White House ballroom site, where he spent about 16 minutes on marble and columns before taking questions. He conceded the Iran war hurt Republicans but said he would do it again. Vice President JD Vance put it more bluntly: 'The reason we lost is the war.'

Foreign Leaders Welcome Democratic Midterm Sweep as China Watchers Focus on Taiwan Arms, Tariffs and Trump-Xi Meetings

Leaders in Spain, South Africa, Norway, Germany and the U.K. welcomed the Democratic wins, while Russia's Kremlin said Trump's peace efforts should continue. Analysts say the new Congress could push Trump toward a harder line on Taiwan, but he holds the executive levers until January and has two meetings with Xi Jinping planned first. The Trump-Xi trade truce expires in January, and a $14 billion Taiwan arms package has been delayed for months.

Democrats Win House and Senate. Trump Offers to Work With Them, Then Calls Himself 'Mr. Veto'

Democrats took both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3, and Trump congratulated them while promising vetoes. His next moves on Iran, executive orders and Ukraine will arrive before the new Congress is sworn in. Subpoena power changes hands in January.

Trump Backs Hegseth as Massie Vows to Force Impeachment Vote Next Week Unless He Resigns

Two days after Democrats won both chambers, Trump said Pete Hegseth is doing "a very good job," while Rep. Thomas Massie said only a resignation will stop him from reintroducing impeachment articles when Congress returns. Multiple Republican sources told CNN they expect the measure to pass the House, and Vice President JD Vance said "the reason we lost is the war."

Trump Administration Set to Cut 2 Surprise-Billing Arbitration Firms as Doctors Win Over 85% of Cases

Two of the 17 firms that settle No Surprises Act payment disputes are set to lose their federal contracts, The New York Times reported Nov. 4. Federal data show doctors won more than 85% of 2025 cases, and the 17 firms collected a combined $742 million in fees from 2022 through 2025. Whether the move touches the rest of the system, or just two vendors, is the open question.

Texas Republicans and Trump Trade Blame After Democrats Win Every Statewide Race

Since Democrats took Congress on Nov. 3, Republicans have turned on each other, and Texas is the sharpest example. Democrats won every statewide office there for the first time since 1994, and Cornyn, Huffines, Patrick, a Paxton aide and Trump are each pointing at someone else. The party now has to settle whether it lost on Trump, its candidates or the economy.

Israel Has About $10 Billion in U.S. Weapons Orders Beyond Aid Pledges, Complicating Trump's Year-End Aid Cutoff

A State Department letter to Congress says Israel would need roughly $10 billion beyond the current aid agreement to pay for weapons it has already ordered. Trump said Nov. 3 that U.S. aid ends this year, but Congress controls appropriations and the bill for those orders has no named payer.

Iran Unveils 'We Will Kill Trump' Billboard in Tehran on Midterm Election Day as Deal Talks and Strike Warnings Collide

Iran put up a billboard in Tehran's Enghelab Square on Tuesday, Nov. 3, pledging to kill President Trump, as Iranian officials claimed credit for his party's midterm losses. Mediators are still working on a deal while Iran threatens an "earth-shattering blow" if U.S. strikes resume. Trump says he is in "no rush" to decide, and eight months of war now sit at the center of what voters just rejected.

Democrats Win Congress on Affordability Pledge as Inflation Sits at 3.7% and Trump Holds the Veto

Democrats were projected to win both the House and Senate on a promise to cut the cost of living, with more than 80% of exit-poll voters worried about gas, groceries and healthcare prices. They take power Jan. 3 without the two-thirds majorities needed to override Trump, who controls the tariff and Iran policies economists say drive prices.

Trump Closed Midterm Campaign With $500 Refund Checks, $90 Medicare Payments and a Hospital Drug Payment Cut

Trump spent the final weeks before Tuesday's Nov. 3 midterms promoting health care actions, from $500 Obamacare refund checks to $90 Medicare payments, and CMS finalized a cut to hospital outpatient drug payments. The savings figures come from the White House, and the Medicare changes don't take effect until 2027.

Democrats Win Senate, Leaving Trump No Easy Path to Add Allies to the Fed Board

Democrats won control of the Senate in Tuesday's midterms, giving them the confirmation power over Federal Reserve governors and likely the Banking Committee gavel, which Elizabeth Warren is expected to hold. The Fed board has no vacancies today, so the first test is Trump's effort to fire Governor Lisa Cook. Her lawyers say she cannot attend the White House's Nov. 5 hearing and could appear no earlier than after the Fed's Dec. 8-9 meeting.

Trump Says Iran War 'Largely' Cost GOP Congress, Blames Failure to 'Transfer the Love' to Candidates

Hours after Democrats won both chambers of Congress, Trump held a ballroom beam-signing and said he "couldn't transfer the love" of his rally crowds to other Republicans. He also called Vice President JD Vance's claim that the Iran war cost the GOP the election "largely true." Trump says he can work with Democrats, but he also pointed to his veto power.

Thune Plans to Lead Senate Republicans as Minority Leader as Trump Says He Wasn't on the Ballot

A day after Democrats flipped both chambers, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is running for minority leader, and a Washington Post analysis counts 63 times Trump said he was on the ballot before Election Day. Trump has said he will accept the results, but he has also promised vetoes. Government funding, judicial confirmations and a promised wave of investigations are the first fights of the new Congress.

Zelensky Gives Melania Trump Ukraine's Top Women's Honor as Russian and Ukrainian Delegations Head to White House Thursday

Zelensky awarded the First Lady the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, after the six-day Oleshky ceasefire that preceded the evacuation of nearly 800 people. Russian and Ukrainian delegations are due at the White House on Thursday, Nov. 5, at her invitation, six days before trilateral talks open in Abu Dhabi. Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and villages have continued, including one that killed 40 in a Zaporizhzhia village.

Trump EPA Proposes Rewrite of Biden Oil and Gas Rules as Democrats Take Congress With Diesel Above $6

Since Democrats won both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3, the energy fight has moved to two tracks: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's proposal to loosen Biden-era oil and gas rules, and a bipartisan Senate permitting bill. Neither does anything fast about a $4.33 gallon of gas and $6.29 diesel, and Congress has limited reach over the Iran war that helped push prices there.

Oracle Cancels $7 Billion Tencent AI Chip Lease After Trump Officials Raised Concerns, FT Reports

Oracle has scrapped a five-year, estimated $7 billion deal to lease Tencent access to up to 100,000 advanced AI chips in Southeast Asia, the Financial Times reported today, Nov. 4, citing two people familiar with the matter. No law barred the deal. Washington is relying on pressure on individual contracts while the legislation meant to close the remote-access gap remains stalled in the Senate.

Iran Claims Midterm Vote as Rejection of Trump's War, While Khamenei Rules Out Any Shift in Tehran's Stance

Eight months after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, Iranian officials are claiming Democrats' capture of both chambers of Congress as a verdict against the war. Trump says the war drove gas prices up but that he would do it again, and Chuck Schumer is pointing to the power of the purse. Whether Trump resumes full-scale strikes is still undecided.

Trump Asks Advisers Whether Hegseth Should Stay After Midterm Losses, Sources Tell CBS; White House Says 'Full Confidence'

Since Democrats' midterm sweep on Nov. 3, President Trump has been asking advisers whether Pete Hegseth should remain defense secretary, multiple sources told CBS News. The White House says Trump has "full confidence" in him, and other sources say no decision has been made. Hegseth now faces an impeachment push and a lame-duck window in which a successor could be confirmed.

Democrats Want to End the Iran War. Trump's Veto Stands in the Way

Since Trump launched the Iran war on Feb. 28, it has become a central issue in a Democratic sweep of Congress: exit polling shows 62% of voters call it a mistake. Democrats' tools are a symbolic war powers resolution and conditions on Pentagon funding, and neither gets past a Trump veto without Republican votes.

After Midterm Sweep, Democrats Point to Hegseth Impeachment Vote, Not Trump's

With Democrats reporting a sweep in Tuesday's midterms, party figures are signaling that a House vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth is coming while impeaching Trump is not a stated priority. Removing a president requires a two-thirds Senate vote, and Trump keeps his veto.

After Democratic Midterm Sweep, Trump Keeps Iran War Powers Until Congress Is Seated Jan. 3

With Democrats projected to hold both chambers, Trump keeps near-total command of the Iran war and Ukraine diplomacy until the new Congress takes office on Jan. 3. Analysts disagree on whether that window brings an escalation or a push for a deal, and a veto-proof majority to force an end to the war is not in sight.

GTRI Says Democratic Midterm Sweep Won't Change Trump's Trade Course but May Raise Pressure on India for a Quick Deal

Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's midterms, and the Global Trade Research Initiative says that won't change Trump's tariff approach because trade runs through executive powers. The think tank argues a weakened Trump wants a fast win and will lean on India, whose deal terms it calls lopsided.

Democrats Clear 218 in the House as Trump's $5,000 Check Offer, Tied to a GOP Win, Goes Nowhere

Democrats have passed the 218-seat House threshold, and NBC's Decision Desk projects about 248 seats when the count ends. Trump's $5,000-per-adult pledge, which he made conditional on Republicans keeping both chambers, now has no path to passage. Democrats take over committees and subpoena power in January, while Trump keeps his veto.

Trump Says Iran War Was 'Part' of Midterm Loss as ABC Tracker Shows Seven Democratic Senate Gains, Maine Included

Since Democrats were projected to take both chambers on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Maine has been added to the Senate flips, and Trump has blamed the Iran war's gas-price fallout while saying he was not on the ballot. House Democrats are already telling Trump officials to lawyer up. With Alaska and other races uncalled, the final margin is still open.

Trump Says Canada Trade Deal Is Close on Election Day. Carney Says Work Remains and the U.S. Has Dropped Some Demands

Trump told Fox News today, Nov. 3, that a deal with Canada is coming "very soon." Carney says the U.S. has dropped some earlier demands and is "offering more," but that negotiators still have work to do. Both sides have gone weeks without announcing terms on steel, autos, trucks or farm access.

Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat as Exit Polls Put Trump Approval at 38%

Democrat Roy Cooper won North Carolina's Senate race, flipping the seat for Democrats, while preliminary exit polls put President Trump's approval at 38%. Control of the Senate and House is still undecided as of 9:47 PM ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with Texas, Maine, Alaska, Iowa and South Carolina among the races still to be called.

Trump Closes Midterm Campaign on Drug Prices and Refund Checks as KFF Poll Shows Voters Favor Democrats on Health Costs

Healthcare costs tied with gas prices as voters' top concern going into Election Day, Nov. 3. Trump spent his final stretch touting drug discounts and one-time checks, while KFF polling shows voters trust Democrats more on costs. Medicaid work requirements and new Medicare changes arrive in January regardless of who wins.

Eight officials say U.S. intelligence sharing has slowed under Trump; Zelensky says Ukraine lost missile warnings for three days

Eight current and former officials say intelligence flowing to Congress and between agencies has slowed or briefly stopped during Trump's second term, and the CIA has stopped co-authoring assessments with the National Intelligence Council. Separately, Zelensky says the U.S. cut Ukraine's missile-attack warnings for three days in October. The CIA says it participates fully, and the administration is weighing renewed strikes on Iran after today's midterms.

Trump Says U.S. Aid to Israel Ends This Year, Says Netanyahu Proposed It

President Trump said on Election Day morning, Nov. 3, that roughly $4 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel will be cut off at the end of the year, and that Prime Minister Netanyahu raised the idea. The 10-year agreement covering the money runs through 2028, and neither the White House nor Netanyahu's office had publicly addressed how it would be ended.

Kremlin Names Medinsky Lead Negotiator for Abu Dhabi Talks as White House Sets Melania Trump's Oleshky Event for Nov. 5

A day after Steve Witkoff set Nov. 10-11 talks in Abu Dhabi, the Kremlin confirmed them and named Putin aide Vladimir Medinsky as Moscow's chief negotiator. Russia hit Ukrainian energy sites in 10 regions the same day. Thursday's White House event on the Oleshky ceasefire depends on who actually shows up, including a Russian official who needs a U.S. sanctions waiver.

Hospital Groups Sue Trump Administration Over 340B Rebate Model Set for January

The American Hospital Association, four safety-net hospitals and the Maine Hospital Association have sued to stop a switch from upfront 340B discounts to after-the-fact rebates. Spending in the program hit $100 billion in 2025, and drugmakers say hospitals use the savings with no guardrails. The new model is scheduled to take effect in January.

Trump Says He Is Not Weighing Post-Midterm Iran Strikes, as Axios Sources Say Netanyahu Is Pushing for Them

Trump answered "no" on Monday, Nov. 2, when asked if he is considering striking Iran after today's midterms. Two sources told Axios that Netanyahu pressed him in a "tough" Saturday call to resume strikes immediately. With Qatari-mediated talks running and Trump still describing Pickaxe Mountain as a target, the eighth month of the war has no settled direction.

Oil Settles More Than 7% Lower as Trump and Iran Signal Openness to a Deal Before Midterms

WTI crude closed at $96.46 and Brent at $104.77 on Monday after Trump said Iran wants a deal and Rubio said he prefers diplomacy. The drop follows a 10%-plus October gain built on fear of a post-election strike, and Iran's supreme leader is still ordering forces to prepare for confrontation. Trump has not decided whether to hit Iran again.

Trump Closes Midterm Campaign at Reflecting Pool as Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Set Aside 20,000 California Ballots

Trump gave his closing pitch Monday, Nov. 2, spending 23 minutes on his monument renovations before mentioning the election. The Supreme Court denied the Justice Department's request over California mail ballots with no noted dissents, and Cook now rates Democrats favored for the Senate. Voters decide Tuesday, Nov. 3.

DHS Says Border Apprehensions Fell 95%, but Polls Show Voters Disapprove of Trump's Deportation Push

Southwest border apprehensions dropped to fewer than 99,000 in fiscal 2026, according to DHS data, yet polling shows voters disapprove of how Trump is carrying out immigration enforcement inside the country. With the midterms ahead, the issue that helped put Trump back in the White House is now a contested one for Republicans.

Trump to Give Closing Midterm Speech at Reflecting Pool Instead of Battleground Rally

President Trump is scheduled to speak at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool at 2 p.m. ET today, Nov. 2, after a month of 25-plus rallies. Polling leans toward a Democratic House, and the Senate is the open question. Voters go to the polls tomorrow, and the Supreme Court has an emergency request on California mail ballots to resolve first.

Top Armed Services Democrat Backs Impeaching Trump as Harris Warns Against It, One Day Before Midterms

Rep. Adam Smith, the ranking Democrat on House Armed Services, now supports impeaching Trump and is inclined to back proceedings against Hegseth, while Kamala Harris, Hakeem Jeffries and others hedge or say no. The one vote with a clear path is Republican Thomas Massie's Hegseth resolution, which he plans to force when the House returns after Tuesday's election.

Trump Says He Would Pardon Staff and Allies Preemptively if Democrats Pursue Them

In an interview published today, Nov. 2, President Trump said he would issue preemptive pardons for people who worked for him if Democrats prosecute them, saying 'I would if I needed to.' Voters decide control of Congress tomorrow, and Sen. Elissa Slotkin has said Democratic committees would begin pursuing cases in January.

CENTCOM Says Iran Blockade Has Denied It $25 Billion in Oil Exports as Trump Says War Ends 'One Way or the Other'

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper says the U.S. blockade has cost Iran at least $25 billion in oil exports, and Treasury says Iran has loaded no crude since Aug. 25. President Trump said Sunday the war will be put away soon, either by a deal or by ending it, while Iranian negotiators in Qatar weigh a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has not publicly answered Tehran's conditions, and the midterms are tomorrow.

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