Evening news, Nov 6, 2026, 18:00 ET

Evening news, Nov 6, 2026, 18:00 ET

1. Trump names Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff BBC News · Nov 6, 2026, 15:11 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Miller is expected to take over on Monday, putting a key immigration hardliner in charge as Trump reshapes his team after election losses.
2. Razor-tight Mississippi Senate race sparks ballot battle - could there be a recount? BBC News · Nov 6, 2026, 17:22 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: County canvassing and ballot reviews will continue before Mississippi's certification deadline. Any court fight or recount-like review could still decide the seat and the Senate balance.
3. ICE arrests Wisconsin state patrol trooper with pending asylum case at airport, attorneys say NBC News · Nov 6, 2026, 17:37 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Van Der Merwe will stay in ICE custody while removal proceedings move forward, with his asylum case and legal status still unresolved.
4. Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor's office for the first time since 1966 PBS News Hour - The Latest · Nov 6, 2026, 16:16 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Democrats now control Arizona’s legislature and governor’s office, so they can move legislation and face fewer veto fights. The article does not say which bills they will prioritize first.
5. WATCH: 'Elections matter.' Houston mayor limits police cooperation with ICE PBS News Hour - The Latest · Nov 6, 2026, 15:51 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Houston police will stop using immigration status alone to prolong stops or call ICE, narrowing cooperation to arrests and administrative warrants.

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