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Power & Money76 seconds
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Report Nov 7, 2026 · News record Nov 7, 2026

A million signatures demand a leadership choice

A petition challenges Jeffries’s path to Speaker. The conflict is over how Democrats use power—and what accountability requires.

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The Record82 seconds
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Report Nov 7, 2026 · News record Nov 6, 2026

The missing link in State’s aid notices

GAO found that36 of 37 sampled notices did not detail the restriction being set aside. Here is why that weakens congressional oversight.

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The Record81 seconds
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Report Nov 6, 2026 · News record Nov 5, 2026

Detention grew. Oversight changed.

GAO found no documented systemwide assessment of the inspection changes. The report explains the numbers and ICE’s response.

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