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Politics news — November 9, 2026

Politics publications published on November 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

43 publications

  4. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump Blames Iran War, Gas Prices, Anti-Israel Sentiment for Midterm Losses

    In multiple interviews following the midterm elections, U.S. President Donald Trump attributed his party's defeat to several factors, primarily the ongoing war with Iran, rising gasoline prices, and growing public discontent towards Israel. He acknowledged that these issues contributed to voter dissatisfaction and influenced the election results.
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  6. PoliticsDisinformationIndiaUkraineConflict

    Russian Casualties in Ukraine War Exposed by Data Leak

    Hacker groups, including Belarusian Cyberpartisans and Silent Crow, have leaked data from Russia's Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), revealing a significant number of Russian military personnel deaths in the war against Ukraine. Estimates range from 390,000 to 450,000 casualties, with some projections suggesting the number could reach over 500,000 by the end of the year. The data, obtained through cyberattacks, provides a rare insight into the true cost of the conflict for Russia.
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  9. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsCorruption

    AG Todd Blanche Threatens to Prosecute Democrats Over Oversight Plans

    Attorney General Todd Blanche sparked controversy by refusing to rule out prosecuting Democratic lawmakers who plan to investigate the Trump administration, following President Trump's order to look into what he called 'extortion'. Blanche argued that some Democrats' rhetoric amounts to threats that could potentially lead to criminal charges. He criticized Democrats for going beyond their constitutional oversight role and targeting 'basically every member of the cabinet', private companies, and even college students who might work for Trump. Democrats, however, maintain that their investigations are part of their constitutional duty.
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  11. PoliticsAppointmentsResignation

    Katie Miller Halts Podcast After Husband's Promotion to White House Chief of Staff

    Katie Miller, wife of newly appointed White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, has announced she is pausing her podcast to focus on her family. The decision comes after Stephen Miller's promotion to the role by President Trump. Katie Miller, a conservative influencer, launched her podcast in August 2025 and featured prominent guests such as Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk.
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  12. PoliticsWarMiddle EastWeather

    Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern Lebanon

    Israeli forces have conducted multiple airstrikes and artillery shelling in southern Lebanon, targeting towns such as Kafr Tibnit, Zouatar al-Sharqiya, Talusa, Khiam, Al-Qantara, Bani Hayan, and areas between Talusa and Markaba. The attacks were carried out by the Israeli Air Force and involved drones. Additionally, Israeli surveillance aircraft violated the airspace of the southern suburbs of Beirut.
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  14. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceIndictmentMiddle East

    Israeli Attacks Injure Palestinians in Gaza

    Five Palestinians, including a woman, were injured in a series of attacks carried out by the Israeli occupation forces across the Gaza Strip. The attacks, which targeted civilians, come amidst continued violations of the ceasefire agreement. Since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, at least 1,610 Palestinians have been killed and 5,819 injured by Israeli fire.
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  17. PoliticsWarUnited Kingdom

    Warner Supports Khawaja's Sandpaper Gate Revelations, Questions Investigation

    David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's recent remarks on the 2018 Sandpaper Gate controversy, stating that the truth needed to come out. Warner questioned the investigation process, pointing out that Khawaja was not interviewed despite being present alongside Cameron Bancroft. He also spoke about the personal impact of the scandal on his family and reiterated his support for Khawaja's comments.
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  18. PoliticsWarReliefMiddle East

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Fuel Factory Near St. Petersburg

    Ukraine's defense forces have struck a factory near St. Petersburg that produces solid fuel for Iskander-M missiles. The attack, carried out on the night of November 8th, damaged three production workshops of the enterprise, which is part of the Rostec corporation. The extent of the damage inflicted is being clarified. The strike is seen as disrupting the supply chain of ammunition for enemy attacks.
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  19. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    French Minister Accuses Mélenchon of Being 'Kremlin's Spokesperson' Over Donbass Comments

    French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has accused Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the Unsubmitted France party, of becoming 'the spokesman for the Kremlin' after he proposed consulting the population of Donbas about the region's future. Mélenchon's suggestion has sparked a political debate in France, with some accusing him of adopting Russian propaganda.
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  21. PoliticsLegislationElectionsPeace

    Congress Returns for Lame-Duck Session Amid Impeachment Vote, Funding Deadline

    Congress reconvenes on Monday with a full agenda during its lame-duck session. Key items include a forced impeachment vote against Rep. Lauren Boebert, a December 11 funding deadline to avoid a government shutdown, and potentially the last GOP reconciliation bill before Democrats take control in January. Lawmakers also need to address the farm bill, FISA reform, and the National Defense Authorization Act.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestWarMiddle East

    Ukraine's Neptune Missiles Target Russian Military-Industrial Complex

    Ukrainian Neptune missiles have been striking high-value targets in Russia over the past few months, including naval bases, airports, and military electronics plants. The latest strike on November 7 targeted the Proton plant in Oryol, which manufactures key components for Russian cruise and ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian Navy has confirmed that these strikes are a response to Russia's ongoing aggression and demonstrate the capabilities of Ukrainian weapons.
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