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Mayor Bass Opens Voluntary Evacuation Center as Alba Fire Burns in South L.A.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has established a voluntary evacuation center for residents near the Alba Fire, a warehouse blaze in South L.A., as air quality monitoring continues and traffic restrictions remain.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthState GovernmentsDisastersEnvironmentSocial Issues Alba FireKaren BassLos Angeles Fire DepartmentSouth Los Angelesvoluntary evacuation centerair qualitywarehouse fireLA Mayors Office
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Bessent Says US Wants to 'De-Risk, Not Decouple' From China as Leaders Prepare for Shenzhen Summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations that Washington seeks balance and reciprocity with Beijing, citing new trade and investment boards and an AI dialogue.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyTradeEconomyArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentAsia Scott BessentU.S.-China relationsDepartment of the TreasuryDonald TrumpXi Jinpingtrade policyUS Treasury
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Treasury Secretary Bessent to Speak on U.S.-China Relations at New York Gala
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will deliver remarks on U.S.-China relations and economic ties at the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Gala Dinner in New York at 8:15 PM.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAChinaFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeAsia Scott BessentU.S. Department of the TreasuryNational Committee on U.S.-China RelationsU.S.-China relationsNew YorkGala DinnerUS Treasury
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports House Republicans pick Jim Jordan as minority leader, Senate GOP keeps Thune
USA TODAY reports House Republicans chose Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as minority leader after midterm losses, while Senate Republicans reelected John Thune and the House dismissed a Pete Hegseth impeachment effort.
Politics and GovernmentCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyFederal GovernmentElection Jim JordanJohn ThunePete HegsethHouse RepublicansSenate Republicansmidterm electionsDonald TrumpUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Fairfax Police Charge Five and Recover Seven Guns After Hybla Valley Shooting
Automated license plate reader technology helped Fairfax County detectives identify two suspect vehicles within 90 minutes of a Hybla Valley shootout, leading to five arrests and seven firearms recovered.
Law EnforcementUSALegalCrime Fairfax County Police DepartmentHybla Valley shootingAutomated License Plate Readerfirearms recoveryDerrick BelizaireJacob TerrellCrime Solvers of FairfaxReston
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House Returns Wednesday With Veterans Bills and Small Business Package on the Floor
Members meet at 11 a.m. for legislative business, with votes expected from 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessCongressFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborLegalUSA U.S. House of RepresentativesH.R. 2102veterans disability compensationSmall Business CommitteeH. Res. 1247legislative scheduleTake Care of America's Veterans ActHouse legislative scheduleVeterans' Affairs Committee
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Mullin Joins White House Task Force at Drone Security Forum to Protect the Homeland From Unauthorized Drone Threats
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin attended the Second Annual Drone Security Industry and SLTT Grant Forum, where leaders discussed counter-drone priorities and $500 million in grant funding ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologySportFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMilitaryLaw EnforcementTransportation Markwayne MullinDepartment of Homeland Securitydrone securityWhite House Task Force2028 Summer OlympicsCounter-UAS Grant ProgramFIFA World Cup 2026U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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SEC Enforcement Director David Woodcock to Deliver 26th Annual A.A. Sommer Lecture
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted remarks by David Woodcock, Director of the Division of Enforcement, delivered at the 26th Annual A.A. Sommer Lecture.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFinancial MarketsLegalFederal Government Securities and Exchange CommissionDavid WoodcockDivision of EnforcementA.A. Sommer LectureSpeeches and StatementsFinancial regulation
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Governor Newsom Leaves California, Schedule for November 10 Released
Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, his office announced in a brief schedule release for November 10, 2026. No destination or reason for the travel was given.
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Governor Sherrill to Speak at New Jersey's Annual State Veterans Day Observance
Governor Sherrill will deliver remarks at the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs' annual State Veterans Day Observance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitarySocial Issues SherrillVeterans DayNew Jersey Department of Veterans AffairsNew Jersey Vietnam Veterans MemorialHolmdelpublic scheduleOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Ivey Honors Alabama's 400,000 Veterans in Veterans Day Message
Governor Kay Ivey released a Veterans Day video thanking Alabama's more than 400,000 veterans, recalling her father's World War II service and touting state support for veterans and families.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMilitaryEducationSocial Issues Veterans DayKay IveyAlabamaAlabama Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans WeekCHOOSE ActWorld War IIAlabama Governor's Office
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DHS Highlights Asylum Fraud Prosecutions, Warns Fraudsters Face Felony Charges
DHS says USCIS helped secure convictions and sentencings in asylum fraud cases, including a Cuban smuggling ring, a sham Chicago immigration firm and an Afghan woman removed as an alien terrorist.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMilitary asylum fraudU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesMarkwayne Mullinalien smugglingimmigration fraudU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Says Congressional Report Finds Federal Government Enabled Epstein's Abuse
Newsweek reports a new congressional report concludes federal institutions had evidence, authority and willing victims to stop Jeffrey Epstein but repeatedly spared him, allowing years of preventable abuse.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaFederal GovernmentCongressLegalSocial Issues Jeffrey Epsteincongressional reportDonald TrumpIran warStrait of HormuzJensen HuangNewsweek
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Five States Join FTC Lawsuit Against Hims and Hers Over Privacy and Billing Claims
Five states have joined the FTC's lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims and Hers, which is accused of sharing sensitive health data with ad platforms and misleading users on billing and cancellation.
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Newsom Announces Nearly $1.3 Billion for Cleaner Transportation and Stronger Transit Connections
California awards 28 grants to protect Metrolink service, advance Caltrain's downtown San Francisco extension and add more than 75 zero-emission buses and transit vehicles statewide.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergy Gavin NewsomCalifornia State Transportation AgencyTransit and Intercity Rail Capital ProgramMetrolinkCaltrainzero-emission busesCOP31California Governors Office
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Solar Activity to Stay Moderate With Slight Chance of X-Class Flares Through 13 November
NOAA's joint USAF/NOAA solar report says five sunspot regions are on the disk, with moderate solar activity likely and a slight chance of X-class flares over the next three days.
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Media Monitor: Canada Signs Economic Deals With China as Mississippi Senate Race Narrows
Newsweek reports Canada signed new economic agreements with China in Vancouver as Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to the APEC summit, while Mississippi's unresolved Senate race hinges on affidavit ballots.
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California Opens $4 Million in Funding for Psychedelic Treatment Research Aimed at Veterans
California's precision medicine initiative will award up to $4 million over three to four years for psychedelic treatment research conducted with veterans, with applications opening under a new request for applications.
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Lamont, Wojcik Point to Steady Revenue Growth in November Consensus Forecast
Connecticut's November 2026 consensus revenue forecast shows continued steady growth, Governor Ned Lamont and OPM Secretary Joshua Wojcik said, with a Fiscal Accountability Report due November 20.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyFederal Government Ned LamontJoshua WojcikConnecticutconsensus revenue forecastOffice of Policy and ManagementOffice of Fiscal AnalysisFiscal Accountability ReportConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Albany Legislative Clinic, New HR Chief and 'Big Math' Book
Cornell Chronicle reports students drafting statutes in Albany through a legislative clinic, a new human resources vice president from Oregon, and a book on the math behind algorithms.
Science & TechnologyEducationPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEnvironmentEmployment and Labor Cornell ChronicleCornell UniversityAlexandra DufresneNew York State CapitolMark SchmelzBig Mathwhale monitoring
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Census Bureau Releases Video Tutorials to Help Users Navigate data.census.gov
The U.S. Census Bureau has published a series of short video tutorials covering the essentials of data.census.gov, from site navigation and mapping to address search and filters.
Science & TechnologyMediaFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEducation U.S. Census Bureaudata.census.govvideo tutorialsmappingaddress searchfilter panelcensus data
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FDA Issues Early Alert as Intersurgical Removes 22mm Smoothbore Breathing Tubes and Systems
Intersurgical has told customers to remove certain 22mm Smoothbore breathing systems after some soft connectors were made with too little solvent and could detach, risking loss of ventilation.
HealthScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceLegal Product RecallIntersurgical Inc.US Food and Drug Administration22mm Smoothbore breathing tubesMedical Device Recalls and Early AlertsTetrahydrofuranHypoxiaFood RecallsFDADrugs
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FDA Issues Early Alert as Arrow International Removes Products With Spring Wire Guide Components
Arrow International, a Teleflex subsidiary, is removing products containing hydrophilic coated Spring Wire Guide components over a coating defect that could release particles into the bloodstream, the FDA says.
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Fed's Bowman to Speak on U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy at Council on Foreign Relations
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman delivers a speech on the U.S. economy and monetary policy considerations at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyBankingFederal Government Federal ReserveBowmanmonetary policyU.S. economyCouncil on Foreign RelationsWashington, D.C.U.S. Federal Reserve
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Fairfax County Launches Military Webpages as Police Camera Registry Tops 1,000
Fairfax County unveils military resource webpages for 79,000 veterans and families, while its police Connect Fairfax County camera registry passes 1,000 registrations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessState GovernmentsMilitaryReal EstateSocial Issues Fairfax CountyConnect Fairfax CountyFairfax County Police DepartmentveteransTysons Trackerreal estate taxesHousing AuthorityFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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GAO Finds Pentagon Cannot Account for 17,000 F-35 Parts Worth $1.3 Billion
Korean Air confirms its combat drone platform was delivered last year ahead of flight tests due at the end of this year, as India awards corvette contracts and the Army fields launched effects to 11 divisions.
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Social Security Administration Points Veterans to Year-Round Resources
The agency marked Veterans Day with a blog post on civilian life, work, disability and retirement, and urged advocates to share its materials with clients.
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Port of Oakland to Showcase Eight New Electric Top Picks at Everport Terminal
Everport Terminal Services has invested in eight battery-electric Taylor Machine Works top picks, which the Port of Oakland says marks the latest step toward 100% zero-emission operations.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentTransportationEnergyTrade Port of OaklandEverport Terminal Serviceszero-emission cargo handling equipmentTaylor Machine Worksterminal electrificationOakland SeaportCal-Lift
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Whitmer Fills 12 Michigan Boards and Commissions, From Oakland University Trustees to Massage Therapy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments across 12 Michigan boards and commissions, including Oakland University's Board of Trustees, the Indigent Defense Commission and the MPSERS Board.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEducationLegalEmployment and Labor Gretchen WhitmerMichiganOakland University Board of TrusteesMichigan Indigent Defense CommissionMPSERS BoardMichigan Asian Pacific American Affairs CommissionGovernment appointmentsOffice of Michigan Governor
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USPS Watchdog Says It Returned $10 for Every $1 Spent as Fraud and Theft Threats Mount
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General's fall report to Congress cites a 10-to-1 return on its budget, $5.8 billion in fraudulent postage impacts and rising mail theft.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyLegal U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector GeneralTammy L. HullSemiannual Report to CongressPostal Regulatory Commissionmail theftfraudulent postagevote by mail executive order