Voices, The Peoples News
November 5, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Border / Immigration / ICE
Trump Administration Hit With Emergency Deportation Order as Federal Judge Restricts Afghan Removals, According to Court Docs
https://www.afintl.com/en/202611043881
ICE agent indicted for felony assault, faces up to 20 years in jail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N3q6HeKqzo
Maine lawmaker’s son detained by ICE in New Hampshire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR5vijM59mw
Outcry after ICE violently detains US citizen walking to high school: ‘I thought they were going to kill me.’ Agents pinned down Erik Zepeda, a 20-year-old with disabilities, and left him with a broken wrist in latest example of ICE brutality as activity surges in California
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/05/ice-california-detention-santa-maria
# Business / Industry / Corporations
Democrats Won Congress—Now These Companies Could Face Investigations
https://www.wiley.law/alert-Democrats-Win-Big-What-Companies-Should-Know-Now-About-Coming-Congressional-Oversight-and-What-to-Watch-in-the-Weeks-Ahead
# Gov / Politics / US
Make bad things bad again: Holding the Trump administration accountable isn’t about retribution. It’s the only way we survive.
https://radleybalko.substack.com/p/make-bad-things-bad-again
Van Hollen Says No Rubber Stamp for Schumer as Majority Leader Without Support for ‘Bold Agenda.’ “Working people have been screwed for way too long, and we need to unrig an economy that’s been built to serve billionaires and big corporations,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), who previously led Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, told Bloomberg in an interview.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/chris-van-hollen-chuck-schumer
Inside the GOP’s fight to avoid a House wipeout: GOP’s desperate post-wipeout plans crumble as big-name conservatives refuse to play along
https://www.axios.com/2026/10/19/steve-scalise-house-republicans-midterm-election
Revolt hits Musk in his own home town as neighbors rise up: ‘They’re awake now.’ Elon Musk is feuding with the neighbors over his dream compound. A new report reveals how the Tesla CEO has irked neighbors and city officials in Texas by flouting local ordinances
https://www.axios.com/2026/10/19/steve-scalise-house-republicans-midterm-election
‘Involuntary’ Trump arm and mouth movements after midterm rout catch psychologist’s eye
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-health-decline-2678297046/?u=a63dbd5a152696a5bd9cc20c1d15fa741db9ecb203c5056789bece844ededba8&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nov.5.2026_1.10pm_20861165
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth faces impeachment accusations when Congress returns after the midterm elections, and others, including President Donald Trump, could be investigated for alleged misconduct as Democrats return to power.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/11/04/impeachment-accusations-hegseth-trump-mcmahon-kennedy/92461205007/
Democrats outline plan of attack for 120th Congress. With 60 days until the start of the next Congress, triumphant Democrats are outlining a gameplan that focuses largely on addressing voters’ affordability concerns and attempting to undo many of President Donald Trump’s policies.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_434dc5b3-096a-4c75-a0a3-d25d9fe07bc0.html
Jeffries prepares Democrats to take power. Democrats keep adding House seats, but as the celebration fades, attention now turns to how they’ll confront President Donald Trump over his final two years in office.
https://san.com/cc/jeffries-prepares-democrats-to-take-power-trump-privately-weighs-hegseths-future-report-says/
Jeffries Lays Out 100-Day Agenda for House. Jeffries told House Democrats their new majority will make it a priority during its first 100 days to reverse Medicaid cuts, restore SNAP funding, extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, end President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and stop the war in Iran.
https://www.ntd.com/jeffries-launches-bid-for-speaker-lays-out-100-day-agenda-for-new-majority_1183366.html
Hakeem Jeffries Is Bankrolled by the Most Controversial Tech Companies in Existence: “The same corporate donors give to both sides so they win regardless of electoral outcomes.”
https://futurism.com/future-society/hakeem-jeffries-donors-corporate-controversial-tech-companies
“Donald … Call Me Senator”: Abdul El-Sayed Wins by 7 Points in Triumph Over GOP Bigotry: “Donald, I know you struggled with my name. So after JD swears me in … call me senator,” El-Sayed said.
https://truthout.org/articles/donald-call-me-senator-abdul-el-sayed-wins-by-7-in-triumph-over-gop-bigotry/
‘Thank You Bernie’: Organizers Credit Progressive Leader for ‘Long Game’ That Paid Off: “He cultivated a whole generation of young leaders through the movement he spawned who are now winning seats everywhere.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-sanders-endorsements-2026
‘How Badly Things Are Going’: Trump’s ‘Human Printer’ Natalie Harp Takes on Mysterious New Role. The executive assistant to the president—to whom Trump has given a workspace ultra-close to his office—is now reportedly screening who gets to chat to Trump on his cellphone, too. Trump’s phone number is an open secret in Washington and journalists regularly try their luck by phoning him out of the blue.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-hands-natalie-harp-deeply-123152356.html
Cutting off the press: Natalie Harp has reportedly taken over Donald Trump’s cellphone to shield him after midterm defeat
https://www.aol.com/articles/cutting-off-press-natalie-harp-121649000.html
Melania’s Role in Trump’s Secret War With Top Aide Revealed: The president said one of his biggest allies had gone “too far” with policy that helped doom the GOP.
https://www.rawstory.com/melania-trump-midterms/
Pete Hegseth Gets Thomas Massie’s Ultimatum: Resign or Face Impeachment Vote Next Week, as Prediction Market Odds of Exit Jump
https://www.tradingview.com/news/benzinga:ec876dfbf094b:0-pete-hegseth-gets-thomas-massie-s-ultimatum-resign-or-face-impeachment-vote-next-week-as-prediction-market-odds-of-exit-jump/
# Global News
Iran warns Trump: ‘Our NO comes with a nightmare’ if US betrays public will after midterm loss with new weapons threat. Iran threatens Trump after midterm loss. Tehran casts US election results as a victory and warns it will retaliate if the US resumes air strikes
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/11/04/iran-threatens-trump-after-midterm-loss/
# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court / United Nations
Conservative US Supreme Court justices Thomas and Alito in spotlight after Democratic landslide. Following the midterms, Democrats are projected to hold at least 54 seats in the Senate starting January 3, 2027. This majority gives Democrats the power to block any judicial nominations put forward by President Donald Trump should a vacancy occur
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/conservative-us-supreme-court-justices-thomas-alito-spotlight-after-democratic-2026-11-04/
# Media / Press / TV
‘Stop Interrupting Me!’ Congressmen Brawl During CNN Post-Midterm Debate Outside Capitol
Mediaite
https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/stop-interrupting-congressmen-brawl-during-201740580.html
# Medical Alternatives / Medical Marijuana / Hemp / CBD
New Democratic congressional majorities provide an opportunity to advance broad federal marijuana reform, advocates say—with expected incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) having previously teamed up on a bill to legalize cannabis.
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/federal-cannabis-reform-gets-democratic-boost-newsletter-november-5-2026/
U.S. Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-TX) says he plans to work with President Donald Trump to federally legalize marijuana. “I hope we can do that together and expunge the records of people who have been locked up for a crime that doesn’t hurt anybody.”
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/newly-elected-to-senate-talarico-plans-to-work-with-trump-on-federally-legalizing-marijuana/
# Military / Global
Ukrainian Soldiers Tell Us Which Guns And Optics Work Best In Combat: Ukrainian troops explain their affinity for HK416s and locally-built UAR-15s rifles, Holosun and Eotech optics, and much more.
https://www.twz.com/land/which-guns-and-optics-are-best-according-to-battle-tested-ukrainian-soldiers
# NASA / Space
Scientists Intrigued by Incredibly Long Structure Lurking in Nearby Star System. It stretches across over 93 billion miles. The “Cat’s Tail”: This strange protrusion spans roughly 1,000 astronomical units (93 billion miles) and sticks out from the main disk of cosmic dust surrounding the star.
https://scitechdaily.com/hubble-uncovers-a-mysterious-93-billion-mile-structure-hiding-in-a-nearby-star-system/
# Other Interestimg Stuff
Scientists poured dye into a sinkhole at the bottom of a Florida lake, and it surfaced 35 days later at a famous spring 19 miles away. It proved that disappearing lake water rapidly feeds major natural springs miles away
https://www.earth.com/earth-science/scientists-poured-dye-into-a-sinkhole-at-the-bottom-of-a-florida-lake-and-it-surfaced-35-days-later-at-a-famous-spring-19-miles-away/
# Surveillance / DHS / Communication / Security / Flock Cameras / Secret Service
Top spy chief admits the US abruptly cut off sensitive intelligence sharing with a major partner. The friction came to light during audit sessions that exposed growing strains within the Washington-Seoul alliance. According to officials, the U.S. chose to restrict the flow of sensitive data following accusations that a South Korean government minister publicly disclosed the exact location of a previously unconfirmed North Korean nuclear site
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-south-korea-alliance-china-b3079689.html
# Social Services / Social Security / Disability / SSI / AFDC (Aid for dependant children)
Social Security Rule Change Could Take Nearly $1,000 Away From Some Seniors
https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-rule-change-could-take-nearly-1000-away-from-some-seniors-12665673
# Technology / Robotics / AI / Data Centers
The Tech Industry Went All in on Trump, and Now They’re in Serious Danger Now That Americans Have Turned on Him
https://www.theverge.com/policy/1026289/midterms-2026-results-ai-data-center-big-tech-accountability
The Fight Against Big Tech’s AI Takeover Must Continue Past the Midterms. The midterms are just the start. Labor struggles and grassroots coalitions show a path forward for anti-AI organizers.
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6197847-democrats-big-tech-ai-regulations-2026-midterm-wins/
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