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Politics● Low22h ago · Nov 9, 2026, 1:48 PM

Live updates: Congress returns with long to-do list; Miller takes over as White House chief

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

Congress returns to Washington after weeks away and a stunning reversal of fortune for Republicans in last week’s midterm election. As Congress got resettled, President Trump held an impromptu briefing, offering updates on the conflict with Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war. He declared Iran’s military operations effectively done, and said there is progress being made…

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