U.S. news — November 11, 2026

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1. U.S.LawLocal GovNorth America

   Nov 11, 2026, 23:36 UTC

   

   Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Scott Colom Leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith

   The Mississippi Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith remains uncalled, with Colom leading by a slim margin. As of Tuesday afternoon, Colom was ahead by 0.27 percentage points, with an estimated 97% of the votes in. The race is considered too close to call, with outstanding absentee and affidavit ballots still being processed.

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2. U.S.ExecutiveUnited Kingdom

   Nov 11, 2026, 19:49 UTC

   

   OpenAI Launches 'Businesses in ChatGPT', Letting Companies Claim Profiles and Deploy AI Agents

   OpenAI has introduced 'Businesses in ChatGPT' in beta, allowing companies to claim and manage their profiles, update details, and track user interactions. Eligible US e-commerce and online service firms can also create AI agents to engage customers directly within ChatGPT. The feature includes a hub for businesses to claim their profiles, update information, and view aggregated data on mentions and user interest.

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3. U.S.Local GovCorruptionRelief

   Nov 11, 2026, 17:30 UTC

   

   Bomb Threat on United Flight: Passenger Tries to Storm Cockpit

   A passenger on a United flight in the US caused panic by claiming to have a bomb and attempting to storm the cockpit. The incident led to the highest level of alert being triggered by the crew.

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4. U.S.RegulatorsTrialWar

   Nov 11, 2026, 08:26 UTC

   

   U.S. Treasury Secretary Moves to Military Base Due to Iranian Threats

   U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has moved from his home to a military base after receiving Iranian threats on his life, according to multiple reports from The New York Times and other sources. U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Iranian plots targeting current and former U.S. officials have reached an advanced stage, raising concerns about the safety of high-ranking officials. Mnuchin's move comes amidst the Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran.

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5. U.S.Middle East

   Nov 11, 2026, 04:46 UTC

   

   U.S. to End Military Funding for Israel's Weapons Purchases

   U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. plans to stop funding Israel's purchase of American weapons worth $4 billion annually. Israel, now wealthy enough, can buy weapons directly from the U.S., but without U.S. funding. The transition is expected to take place in 2027.

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6. U.S.LawAppointments

   Nov 11, 2026, 02:19 UTC

   

   Trump Backs Esper Amidst Impeachment Efforts; House Blocks Motion

   President Trump praised Defense Secretary Mark Esper, urging Congress to stand by him amidst impeachment efforts led by Republican Congressmen Thomas Massie and Don Bacon. The House successfully blocked an impeachment motion against Esper, voting 211-204 to refer it to the House Judiciary Committee. Esper criticized the impeachment attempts, calling them political stunts aimed at damaging the Trump administration and the military's interests. Trump later supported Esper's response and criticized the impeaching Congressmen.

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7. U.S.LegislationLocal GovProtest

   Nov 11, 2026, 00:19 UTC

   

   María Elvira Salazar Wins Re-election After Contentious Recount

   Republican US Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar won her re-election by less than 1,100 votes in Miami after a contentious recount. In Florida's 27th district, where 70% of the population is Latina, Salazar won by less than 0.5 percentage points over Democrat Elliot Rodríguez. The race gained national attention due to Salazar's stance on former President Donald Trump's deportation policies.

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