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November 3, 2026

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  • Election Day in America
  • US strikes on Iran
  • Fatal Florida jet crash
 

Final projections give Democrats high odds to sweep Congress

Election Day: Millions of Americans are heading to the polls today as control of Congress hangs in the balance for the remainder of Trump's presidency. Decision Desk HQ gives Democrats a 63% chance to control the House and Senate in 2027. Track election results in real time >


Michigan Senate mayhem: Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., said after she endorsed the Republican rival of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed some party leaders "rushed to condemn me, question my motives and push me out." Michigan Senate race: Where candidates stand on key issues >


Alaska chaos: Despite two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot in Alaska’s Senate race, most voters NewsNation spoke to said they weren’t confused. Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign faces accusations of recruiting a man with a nearly identical name as her rival. Election tactics >

 

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US forces strike Iran's Qeshm Island targets

War: On the eve of the midterms, the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. Sources said U.S. forces struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Qeshm Island as a defensive measure against threats. Iranian official: US and Iran far from reaching deal >

 

Victims in deadly jet crash identified, including 2 children

'Broken hearts': Seven of the nine victims in a deadly jet crash in Florida have been identified by loved ones. The National Transportation and Safety Board said parts of the Learjet 60 likely started to break off before it slammed into a residential area near Cresthaven. Updates >

 
 
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It’s been nine months since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home, but one retired FBI agent is steadfast that investigators will not stop trying to crack the case based on one specific clue. Mystery in the desert >

 

Attorneys for Lindsay Clancy argued before a Massachusetts judge Monday that murder charges against her should be dismissed following her mistrial. Tense courtroom exchanges > 

 

A new study revealed when and how invasive Burmese pythons use trees in Florida — a step that would help manage them in the state. Slithering study > 

 

A New Mexico megachurch is endorsing two Republican candidates in the midterm elections, challenging a federal law that bans tax-exempt nonprofits from participating in political races. What to know >

 

Police in Colorado had the unique task of trying to free a skunk with a cup stuck on its head all while trying to avoid a stinky surprise. Video >

 

Bill O’Reilly predicts the GOP will lose the midterms

Bill O’Reilly feels Republicans will lose the midterms because President Donald Trump’s Iran plan was not well defined and damaged the GOP’s standing with voters.

 

Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world

“They say it takes a village but literally it took a world to get me here,” Bushby said. “The kindness of strangers, so many, from individuals to nation states to get me back here today. I didn’t do this alone.”

This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff.

 

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