Morning news, Nov 7, 2026, 07:00 ET

Stephen Miller named as new White House chief of staff NBC News · Nov 6, 2026, 20:05 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Miller will now help steer White House operations after Wiles’s exit, with no further personnel changes or policy shifts spelled out in the report.
Democrats have flipped over 40 House seats. Here's the breakdown. CBS News · Nov 6, 2026, 19:45 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Control of the House will change hands, with Democrats set to shape the agenda as more race results are still being counted.
Trump may have lost but don’t bet Democrats can fix the economy The Guardian · Nov 7, 2026, 06:00 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Democrats may inherit voter anger over prices, but the article says their room to ease it quickly is limited.
Texas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICE BBC News · Nov 7, 2026, 03:15 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Houston police will now alert ICE only in limited arrest cases, while the mayor presses Congress for broader immigration changes. The city’s policy may also face pushback from Texas state leaders and federal officials.
Man in custody after being found in vehicle near White House with guns The Guardian · Nov 6, 2026, 19:31 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Authorities have charged the suspect after the arrest, and the case is now in the hands of federal investigators and prosecutors.

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