Midday news, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 ET

Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low CBS News · Nov 7, 2026, 09:55 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The House will switch control to Democrats, setting up a new majority for committee leadership and legislative strategy. The article does not say which specific priorities or deals will come next.
Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, pledges ‘total devotion’ to the president The Guardian · Nov 7, 2026, 10:15 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Miller starts Monday, and the move signals a tighter immigration push inside the White House. The article does not say what specific policy changes come first.
Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots PBS News Hour - The Latest · Nov 7, 2026, 11:50 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The case will likely continue through other election-law lawsuits, while California keeps counting ballots already mixed in with the rest.
Cornell faculty votes no confidence in school leadership over handling of Jane Doe case CBS News · Nov 7, 2026, 11:02 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The resolution increases pressure on Cornell’s leaders to respond, but the story does not say whether any immediate personnel changes will follow.
Democrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootings NPR · Nov 7, 2026, 08:19 ET
Explain the Big Deal: House committees are expected to subpoena immigration officials and demand records on the shootings. Those inquiries could aid state investigations, but the outcome is still uncertain.

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