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House to Vote on Nuclear Licensing, Veterans COLA and Small Business Bills in Week of November 9

6 Nov 2026 8:42 p.m.

Seven suspension bills on nuclear energy and veterans' compensation come up Monday, with small business, cybersecurity and reshoring measures later in the week and last votes Thursday by 3 p.m.

Politics and Government Congress Federal Government Energy Legislation Business Economy House of Representatives nuclear energy legislation Small Business Committee Energy and Commerce Committee Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026 suspension of the rules Republican Whip Steve Scalise United States House of Representatives Nuclear REFUEL Act Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 Majority Leader Steve Scalise
FDA Investigating Serious Risk of Malignancy Linked to Zolgensma Gene Therapy

6 Nov 2026 9:02 p.m. · Source: US Food and Drug Administration

FDA says postmarketing reports link Zolgensma to malignancies, including confirmed insertional oncogenesis involving the GLI1 gene, and warns the risk applies to Itvisma as well.

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AIDEA Posts Third Straight Year of Record Income, Approves $15.6M Dividend

6 Nov 2026 8:20 p.m. · Source: Office of the Alaska Governor

Alaska's development authority reports $62.4 million in statutory net income for fiscal year 2026 and approves a $15.6 million dividend, as the governor's office rounds up a busy week of state news.

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Arlington County Board to Weigh Transportation Plan, Union Contracts and Towing Rules in November Meetings

6 Nov 2026 7:41 p.m. · Source: Arlington County Government

Arlington County Board meets Nov. 14 and 17 to consider advertising a new Multimodal Transportation Plan, collective bargaining fiscal impacts, towing code changes, FY26 close-out and 2027 legislative package.

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USDA Issues Public Health Alert Over Undeclared Sesame and Fish Allergens in Frozen Meat and Poultry Products

6 Nov 2026 7:33 p.m.

The USDA's FSIS has issued a public health alert for frozen, not ready-to-eat meat and poultry products containing undeclared sesame and, in the beef product, anchovy-based Worcestershire sauce. No recall was requested.

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Mayor Bass Prepositions LAFD Resources Ahead of Red Flag Warning

6 Nov 2026 7:31 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Mayor Bass directs LAFD to preposition crews and equipment as a Red Flag Warning hits Santa Clarita, Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains, with parking restrictions starting Saturday.

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Lamont Thanks Voters After Re-Election as Revolution Wind Goes Fully Online

6 Nov 2026 5:18 p.m.

The 704 MW offshore project will supply 304 MW to Connecticut, about 5% of state demand, with the remaining 400 MW going to Rhode Island.

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California Cleans Nearly 6,500 Homes Near Former Exide Plant in South Los Angeles

6 Nov 2026 5:08 p.m.

Every school, park and childcare center in the affected area has been cleaned, and the state has asked for the Vernon site to be added to the federal Superfund list.

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Trump Blames Democrats for 401(k) Losses After Tech-Led Wall Street Rout

6 Nov 2026 5:04 p.m.

The Nasdaq fell 5.52 percent and nearly $3 trillion was erased from S&P 500 companies' value, as Thomas Markle was arrested in Florida on a child pornography possession charge.

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IRS Expands Tax Pro Account to Let Tax Professionals Pay Business Clients' Taxes

6 Nov 2026 3:17 p.m.

Authorized tax professionals can now make full or partial balance, amended return, proposed assessment and federal tax deposit payments for business clients through Tax Pro Account, the IRS says.

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Secret Service Arrests Venezuelan Man With Three Firearms Near White House After Alleged Threat to Kill Trump

6 Nov 2026 6:01 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Secret Service officers arrested a Venezuelan man with three firearms in a stolen vehicle near the White House after he said voices told him to kill President Trump, DHS said.

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Governor Sherrill Statement on Reynolds-Jackson's Withdrawal from Lieutenant Governor Consideration

6 Nov 2026 5:54 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

New Jersey Governor Sherrill says she respects Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson's decision to withdraw from Lieutenant Governor consideration, praising her record on equity and working families.

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DeWine Announces $55 Million in Federal Rural Health Awards for Ohio Children and Families

6 Nov 2026 5:03 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced more than $55 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program awards to expand OhioSEE statewide, launch OhioDENTAL and grow school-based health centers.

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Solar Activity Stays Low, but M-Class Flares Possible Through 09 Nov

6 Nov 2026 5:00 p.m. · Source: NOAA

NOAA reports low solar activity with six numbered sunspot regions on the disk, a chance of M-class flares and unsettled to minor storm geomagnetic conditions through 09 Nov.

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Governor Ivey to Highlight Alabama's Broadband Progress at Legacy Event

6 Nov 2026 4:59 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Governor Kay Ivey will mark Alabama's broadband expansion milestones since 2017 at a Broadband Legacy Event Monday at the State Capitol, joined by ADECA and legislative leaders.

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Nebraska Revenue Ruling Sets Signature Rules for Tax Filings

6 Nov 2026 4:56 p.m. · Source: Nebraska Department of Revenue

Nebraska Department of Revenue Revenue Ruling 99-26-3 accepts most marks as taxpayer signatures, but requires handwritten or approved digital signatures on ten sensitive document types.

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Progress Residential and Pretium Partners to Pay $49.75 Million to Settle FTC and States' Rental Pricing Charges

6 Nov 2026 4:55 p.m.

The FTC and four states say Progress Residential and owner Pretium Partners misled renters with deceptive pricing. The companies will pay $49.75 million and must advertise true rental prices.

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Bowser Takes Hypothermia Awareness Pledge as DC Winter Shelter Season Begins

6 Nov 2026 4:53 p.m.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser signs the Hypothermia Awareness Pledge as the November 1 to March 31 season opens, citing a 55% drop in family homelessness since 2015 and a 9% yearly fall in unsheltered homelessness.

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Spanberger Names Members to New Corrections Advisory Council

6 Nov 2026 4:45 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced appointments to her Community Partnership Council on Corrections, which held its first meeting after drawing more than 160 applicants.

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DC State Board of Education Calls Special Meeting to Vote on FY2028 Budget Request

6 Nov 2026 4:38 p.m. · Source: DC State Board of Education

The D.C. State Board of Education will meet virtually on November 10 at 5:00 p.m. to vote on its Fiscal Year 2028 budget request, with the public able to attend and participate via livestream.

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California Indian Heritage Center Opens First Phase in West Sacramento

6 Nov 2026 4:32 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California and tribal leaders open Phase 1 of the California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento, a 51-acre welcome center on ancestral Patwin land at the rivers' confluence.

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DeWine Celebrates $35 Million Revitalization of Chillicothe's Yoctangee Park

6 Nov 2026 4:17 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Development Director Lydia Mihalik marked the completion of more than $35 million in Yoctangee Park upgrades, including an amphitheater, skatepark and renovated Armory.

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Newsom Proclaims November 2026 Native American Heritage Month

6 Nov 2026 4:11 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California Governor Gavin Newsom declares November 2026 Native American Heritage Month, citing 100,000 acres returned, $200 million in backing and historic Native American election wins.

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Spanberger Celebrates Virginia's Women Farmers, Reaffirms Support for Family Farms

6 Nov 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger honored Virginia's women farmers in Charlottesville for the International Year of the Woman Farmer, presenting a proclamation and pledging support for family farms and producers.

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Fairfax County Police Camera Registry Passes 1,000 Sign-Ups

6 Nov 2026 4:00 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Police Department

Fairfax County Police say their voluntary Connect Fairfax County camera registry has topped 1,000 registrations, helping detectives quickly locate potential video evidence near crime scenes.

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DeWine Names 60 Ohioans to College, Health and Regulatory Boards

6 Nov 2026 3:51 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appointed and reappointed dozens of people to state boards and commissions, including college trustees, nursing and pharmacy boards, and the State Lottery Commission.

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Hunter Mill District Launches Annual Winter Coat Drive for Kids

6 Nov 2026 3:45 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County's Hunter Mill District is collecting coats for elementary and middle-school children through Jan. 9, with individuals and organizations urged to donate and volunteers needed to sort and distribute.

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FinCEN Cuts MEXC Global Off From U.S. Financial System Over $16 Billion in Illicit Transactions

6 Nov 2026 3:34 p.m. · Source: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

FinCEN issued an order under Operation Economic Outcast barring U.S. financial institutions from processing funds transfers involving MEXC Global, a convertible virtual currency exchanger tied to $16 billion in illicit transactions.

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DHS Condemns New York Officials After ICE Detainer Ignored and Convicted Robber Released

6 Nov 2026 3:31 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Homeland Security says New York City officials released Alonzo Reyes-Garcia, a previously deported Mexican national convicted of robbery and assault, despite an ICE detainer. He remains at large.

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Ohio Warns Herbal Supplements Sold at Gas Stations May Contain Illegal Drugs

6 Nov 2026 3:21 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Ohio's governor and attorney general issued a bulletin warning that products labeled as cat's claw and other herbal supplements may contain synthetic kratom, synthetic opioids and LSD.

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