Midday news, Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 ET

Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low CBS News · Nov 6, 2026, 11:57 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Democrats will control the House, giving them the power to set the chamber’s agenda and check President Trump. The final balance and committee details are not yet fully settled.
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations CBS News · Nov 6, 2026, 09:47 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The report strengthens expectations for a December Fed rate hike, as officials weigh still-high inflation against a firmer labor market.
Historic flooding inundates Georgia and Tennessee, prompting rescues CBS News · Nov 6, 2026, 10:47 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Rescue crews in Georgia and Tennessee will keep responding as floodwaters remain dangerous. The report does not say when waters will recede or when damage estimates will be available.
Deadly shooting at Citibank motivated by credit card debt, investigators say CBS News · Nov 6, 2026, 09:29 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Investigators are still piecing together the motive and sequence of events, while Citibank and local authorities deal with the aftermath.
Trump DOJ appointee who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump foes resigns NBC News · Nov 6, 2026, 10:59 ET
Explain the Big Deal: A new U.S. attorney will likely decide whether to continue the probe, while related cases against Trump critics and former officials remain unsettled.

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