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Netanyahu denies Israel is to blame for conditions in Gaza camps

Netanyahu denies Israel is to blame for conditions in Gaza camps

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected accusations that Israel has been delaying the entry of winter supplies into the Gaza Strip as severe rains flood makeshift tents.
Millions of Spaniards stage first general strike in 14 years as anger rages over housing

Millions of Spaniards stage first general strike in 14 years as anger rages over housing

Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four million Spanish workers took part in a general strike, enduring stormy weather to protest against the country's housing affordability crisis less than three weeks before a snap general election.
Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly, foreign ministry says

Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly, foreign ministry says

Sana Noor Haq, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The cause of his death has not been publicly confirmed.
Bessent moves to a military base over safety concerns, an AP source says

Bessent moves to a military base over safety concerns, an AP source says

Farnoush Amiri and Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was recently forced to relocate to a military base over concerns for his safety.
White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible 'criminality'

White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible 'criminality'

Darlene Superville and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration. It's going as far as claiming that such investigations, which are a standard oversight function of Congress, may amount to "blatant criminality."
The Latest: White House claims 'criminality' in Democratic oversight

The Latest: White House claims 'criminality' in Democratic oversight

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House is warning Democrats against what it calls "blatant criminality" as they prepare to investigate the administration of President Donald Trump. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the oversight committee, responded by saying it appears Trump "has something to hide."
Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu's policies as Israel's new parliament is sworn in

Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu's policies as Israel's new parliament is sworn in

Melanie Lidman, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 6:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in.
Republicans pick new leader to replace Speaker Mike Johnson

Republicans pick new leader to replace Speaker Mike Johnson

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

House Republicans underwent a shakeup in leadership on Tuesday, electing a new member to lead their party in the minority next year in the absence of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said he would abstain from the internal elections.
House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley and Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The vote on Tuesday halted an effort to remove Hegseth as Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.
Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

Mary Clare Jalonick and Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senate Republicans have reelected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as leader of the GOP conference after a tense day of discussions about steep losses in the midterm elections that cost them their majority.
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

Kevin Freking, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority.
A 'huge mistake': MIDA should not decide new data centers, House speaker says

A 'huge mistake': MIDA should not decide new data centers, House speaker says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz agrees that the general public had "fair concerns" regarding the Stratos Project.
California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires

California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires

Sophie Austin, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

California voters have rejected a tax on the net worth of billionaires following a ballot fight that generated spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up.
5 states in Colorado River Basin elect new governors. Will it impact negotiations?

5 states in Colorado River Basin elect new governors. Will it impact negotiations?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 5:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Cox was the only river basin governor not on the ballot this year. California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming all elected new governors, while Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs won her reelection.
Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with Chinese agent

Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with Chinese agent

Josh Boak and Huizhong Wu, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese government agent.
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Konstantin Toropin and Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The swift action came as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections.
Governor says Utah GOP leaders need to 'listen more' following election losses

Governor says Utah GOP leaders need to 'listen more' following election losses

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Republicans suffered a "historic defeat" in the midterm elections across the country, but he didn't expect that would translate into such heavy GOP losses in state legislative races.
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend to resume

Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend to resume

Rebecca Santana and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now, a blow to bipartisan opponents who had argued the project is a waste of money that threatens the unique landscape.
Karen Attiah says she won't rejoin The Washington Post, which fired her over Charlie Kirk comments

Karen Attiah says she won't rejoin The Washington Post, which fired her over Charlie Kirk comments

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Opinion writer Karen Attiah has decided not to return to her job at The Washington Post, despite winning reinstatement after her firing over social media posts about the 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.