Trump News for Monday, November 9, 2026
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Iran war live: Trump says war ‘effectively over’, Iran demands ‘surrender’
Enes Abuomer, Kristina Harazim · Al Jazeera English
US President made the remarks following a meeting with the Qatari PM in Washington, DC.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 11:55 PM

US congressman files resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Umar Farooq · Al Jazeera English
Outgoing Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie calls on Congress to oust Hegseth over accusations of unlawful orders.
CabinetCongressImpeachmentPersonnelUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 11:53 PM

Trump says FBI is probing Nvidia CEO's relationship with suspected Chinese spy
By Steve Holland, Courtney Rozen, Karen Freifeld and David Shepardson · Yahoo Entertainment
By Steve Holland, Courtney Rozen, Karen Freifeld and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday the FBI was looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy for Beijing…
Donald TrumpSecurity & Intelligence
Nov 9, 2026, 11:50 PM

Here’s what Trump said he knew about Jensen Huang
Jay Peters · The Verge
President Trump held a White House press briefing earlier today and responded to several questions about his knowledge of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Huang said this weekend that he had been "unfaithful" to his wife, and th…
Donald TrumpStatements
Nov 9, 2026, 11:50 PM

Trump, Rubio defend Hegseth as impeachment bid nears
Al Jazeera English
President Trump has lashed out at efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the US war on Iran.
CabinetDonald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationImpeachmentUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 11:47 PM
Trump says Jensen Huang told him he didn’t know the person he had an affair with 'was a spy'
kvlamis@businessinsider.com (Kelsey Vlamis) · Business Insider
President Donald Trump said he checked in on Jensen Huang and that the Nvidia CEO said he didn't know his extramarital affair partner "was a spy."
Donald Trump
Nov 9, 2026, 11:27 PM

Can Trump still be the religious right’s “imperfect vessel”?
Christian Paz · Vox
Every week, millions of Christians gather to worship and remember the tenets of the faith: belief in God, in Jesus Christ as his son and their savior, and in the Holy Spirit. Many utter the words of the Lord’s Prayer each week, and in doing so, ask that God f…
Donald TrumpLeadership
Nov 9, 2026, 11:23 PM

US Supreme Court allows border wall in Big Bend National Park to proceed
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Lawsuit had sought to block border wall construction in national park by targeting waivers that sidestep protections.
Border SecurityCivil LitigationImmigrationLawsuitsSupreme Court
Nov 9, 2026, 11:15 PM

Trump defends Nvidia’s Huang after calling about spy scandal
Al Jazeera English
Trump told reporters he believes Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang had no idea his alleged mistress was a suspected Chinese spy.
Donald Trump
Nov 9, 2026, 11:13 PM

Security Levels At U.S. Bases In England Raised Without Explanation...
Howard Altman · Twz.com
Security Levels At U.S. Bases In England Raised Without Explanation...
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MilitaryNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence
Nov 9, 2026, 10:58 PM

Trump says Nvidia boss told him he had no idea woman he had affair with was Chinese spy
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews · BBC News
The US president said the FBI is now investigating the affair. He said he spoke with Jensen Huang and asked him about the affair.
Donald TrumpSecurity & Intelligence
Nov 9, 2026, 10:50 PM

Dana White declines Trump’s offer to be White House press secretary
BBC News
In a social media post over the weekend, the president asked the UFC boss to take over the role, but later said he was "having a little fun".
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationMedia & CommunicationsPersonnel
Nov 9, 2026, 10:46 PM
Trump says he spoke with Nvidia CEO, who denied knowledge of alleged Chinese spy
Kevin Liptak, CNN · CNN
President Donald Trump stands with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang after presenting him with the National Medal of Science in Washington, DC, on October 8. - Evan Vucci/Reuters/FILE
President Donald Trump said that he spoke Monday with Jensen Huang — the Nvidia CEO…
Donald TrumpSecurity & Intelligence
Nov 9, 2026, 10:45 PM

Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar PM
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Iranian officials dismissed Trump's latest remarks as 'fake news' after the US president suggested a close to the war.
Donald TrumpIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 10:31 PM

Supreme Court says border wall construction can continue in west Texas
Carlos Morales · NPR
The Trump administration filed an emergency relief request with the high court earlier in October asking for the construction to continue while a lawsuit over the plan moves forward.
Border SecurityImmigrationLawsuitsMexicoSupreme Court
Nov 9, 2026, 9:47 PM

Supreme Court lifts pause on border construction in Big Bend, Texas
Armando Garcia · Abcnews.com
The construction will include physical walls, access roads and vehicle barriers, according to Trump administration plans.
Border SecurityFederal CourtsImmigrationMexicoSupreme Court
Nov 9, 2026, 9:06 PM

GOP Rep. Massie introduces articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth
Dylan Stableford · Yahoo Entertainment
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
on Monday, alleging that the embattled Pentagon chief had committed “high crimes and misdemeanors” and abused the power of his office…
CabinetCongressGovernment & AdministrationImpeachmentPersonnel
Nov 9, 2026, 9:02 PM

Trump's MAHA coalition faces new tensions as former officials trade accusations
FATIMA HUSSEIN and ALI SWENSON · Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A public spat between former Trump administration officials over alleged corruption in public health policymaking is the latest front in Republicans’ postelection recriminations, a battle that has exposed fault lines within the White House a…
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationLeadershipRepublican Party
Nov 9, 2026, 8:59 PM

Supreme Court allows Big Bend border wall plans in win for Trump
John Fritze, CNN · CNN
An excavator plows through land during construction for a section of border wall near Santa Elena Canyon on August 14, 2026 in Big Bend National Park, Texas. - Brandon Bell/Getty Images
The Supreme Court allowed President Donald Trump to continue border wal…
Border SecurityDonald TrumpImmigrationLegal & JusticeSupreme Court
Nov 9, 2026, 8:03 PM

Impeachment Vote Looms for Hegseth
Nick Turse · The Intercept
“I think there’s a high chance that it will be successful,” a member of Congress told The Intercept.
The post Impeachment Vote Looms for Hegseth appeared first on The Intercept.
CabinetCongressImpeachmentPersonnelWashington DC
Nov 9, 2026, 7:15 PM

DOJ Drops ‘Illegal Voters’ Lawsuit Against California After Getting Smoked In The Mid-Terms
Tim Cushing · Techdirt
I now look like an alarmist. I assumed everything done by the Trump administration prior to the midterm elections was designed to swing the election towards MAGA. For that, I don’t apologize. It definitely was. However, I routinely assured readers that the we…
CaliforniaCivil LitigationFederal AgenciesLawsuitsVoting Rights
Nov 9, 2026, 7:12 PM

US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
Al Jazeera English
More than $40bn allocated by NATO for counter-drone technologies as US agencies ramp up measures against aerial threats.
MilitaryNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceSecurity Incidents
Nov 9, 2026, 7:07 PM

Trump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm elections
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Democratic Senate leader Schumer criticises Trump's poll denialism, calling it an avoidable return to baseless claims.
Donald TrumpElections & Politics
Nov 9, 2026, 7:07 PM

Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Al Jazeera English
Active investigations are under way after a vehicle crashed at Lafayette Park and a second individual jumped a barrier.
Crisis & EmergencyLaw EnforcementPresidential SecuritySecurity IncidentsWashington DC
Nov 9, 2026, 6:57 PM
Will Jensen Huang resign? Trump and tech leaders sound off on whether Nvidia's CEO can keep his job.
Sarah E. Needleman · Business Insider
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair raises the question of whether a star leader can be too important for a company to lose.
Nov 9, 2026, 6:51 PM

Qatar PM meets with Trump for talks on ending war on Iran
Al Jazeera English
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with US President Donald Trump.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 6:48 PM

Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews · BBC News
The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process.
CabinetCongressImpeachmentPersonnelRepublican Party
Nov 9, 2026, 6:19 PM

Hegseth calls rare press conference ahead of expected impeachment resolution in Congress
KONSTANTIN TOROPIN · Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he’s eager to litigate the military actions that he and President Donald Trump have taken against Iran, Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and Venez…
CabinetNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceStatementsUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 5:33 PM

“The Confidence Of These Idiots”: Awkward Slip-Up In Melania Trump Speech Gets Her Blasted For Hypocrisy
Gabija Saveiskyte · Boredpanda.com
Reports of Melania Trump’s growing involvement in key White House decisions come ahead of the scheduled release of her Amazon Prime documentary.
Nov 9, 2026, 5:29 PM

Trump Defends Hegseth as Republican-Led Impeachment Vote Looms
Tiago Ventura · Time
As calls for impeachment grow, Trump is adamant that his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is only "guilty of two things: basically winning two wars."
CabinetDonald TrumpImpeachmentPersonnelWashington DC
Nov 9, 2026, 4:39 PM

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face impeachment vote
John Parkinson, Lauren Peller · Abcnews.com
Secretary Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon, management of Iran war, renews impeachment effort
CabinetCongressImpeachmentPersonnelUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 4:34 PM

Trump backs Nvidia CEO after affair with alleged spy. Other Republicans may be tougher.
Yahoo Finance · Yahoo Entertainment
Nvidia (NVDA) stock faced growing pressure on Monday morning after the chipmaker's board launched an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's extramarital affair, which is believed to have been with alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang."I was unfaithful to my wife. M…
Donald Trump
Nov 9, 2026, 4:31 PM

Impeachment Season Has Begun: Pete Hegseth, Come on Down!
Jim Vorel · Jezebel
Somebody's got to pay the price for that GOP midterm bloodbath, so it might as well be Iran War pariah Pete Hegseth.
Elections & Politics
Nov 9, 2026, 4:29 PM

Trump Finally Gets Around to Claiming the Midterms Were Rigged
Ryan Bort · Rolling Stone
Donald Trump on Monday posted that the 2026 midterm elections, which is party lost in a landslide, were dishonest.
Donald TrumpElections & Politics
Nov 9, 2026, 4:08 PM

Trump says he plans 'tremendous numbers' of pardons in 2nd half of term
Nicholas Kerr · Abcnews.com
The president also defended his pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationLegal & JusticePardons
Nov 9, 2026, 4:06 PM

Jan. 6 should follow Trump 'to his grave,' Biden says in new memoir
Justin Gomez · Abcnews.com
Biden also said Trump "bordered on fawning" during 2024 Oval Office meeting
Donald TrumpElections & Politics
Nov 9, 2026, 3:52 PM

Trump’s 60 Minutes interview touched on AI safety, threat to arrest an AI exec
Stevie Bonifield · The Verge
Asked about AI executives' warnings about their models' safety on 60 Minutes, Trump said, "I think that the risk is not nearly as real as it- as they talk, and I think the risk can be managed, and it's managed." He claimed the DOJ is managing that risk, and s…
Artificial IntelligenceDonald TrumpInterviewsTechnology Regulation
Nov 9, 2026, 3:50 PM

Trump questions midterm election integrity after previously accepting results
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews · BBC News
Trump made the claims - without evidence - on Truth Social on Monday
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsVoting Rights
Nov 9, 2026, 3:37 PM

Trump says Iran is sealed off. But can new US task force stop weapons flow?
Urooba Jamal · Al Jazeera English
Analysts say a small intelligence-focused unit cannot seal Iran’s borders, and others warn it could expand the war.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 3:31 PM

Iran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressure
Maziar Motamedi · Al Jazeera English
Talks aimed at preventing new major fighting between the US and Iran are ongoing.
IranMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 2:39 PM
The Collapse of America’s Most Consequential Institution
Rachel Maddow · The Atlantic
Without a functional Department of Justice, no one can ensure that Americans will be treated equally under the law.
Federal AgenciesGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice
Nov 9, 2026, 2:00 PM

Which Republicans are running for minority leadership roles in Congress?
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Republicans in US House and Senate will hold elections on Tuesday to select leadership after losing their majorities.
CongressElections & PoliticsLeadershipRepublican Party
Nov 9, 2026, 1:14 PM

Will he resign?
Chris Brennan, USA TODAY · USA Today
Will Trump stick with Hegseth, his cheerleader on Iran? Praise from the president means nothing if he thinks shoving someone out a door will help him.
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationLeadershipPersonnel
Nov 9, 2026, 12:01 PM

Conservative Influencers Crash Out After Trump Admits Americans Hate Immigration Brutality
Nathalie Baptiste · Jezebel
Donald Trump suggested working with Democrats on immigration reform, and conservatives are crashing out in rage.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsImmigration
Nov 9, 2026, 11:15 AM

Tons of “Bunker-Buster” Bomb Parts for Israel Go Through JFK Airport
Noah Hurowitz · The Intercept
At the height of the Iran war, parts for destructive “bunker-buster” bombs moved through JFK airport on their way to the Israeli military.
The post Tons of “Bunker-Buster” Bomb Parts for Israel Go Through JFK Airport appeared first on The Intercept.
IsraelMiddle EastMilitaryNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 11:05 AM

If Trump Did Standup
Steve Martin · The New Yorker
Shouts & Murmurs by Steve Martin: “I had lunch at Mar-a-Lago the other day. It’s like the Cheesecake Factory but more expensive.”
Nov 9, 2026, 11:00 AM

Why Russia and Ukraine Keep Resisting Trump’s Art of the Deal
Joshua Yaffa · The New Yorker
The White House is leading a new round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine this week to end the war, but all sides remain deeply at odds, Joshua Yaffa writes.
Foreign Policy & InternationalInterstate WarNational SecurityRussiaUkraine
Nov 9, 2026, 11:00 AM

Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment looms
John Parkinson, Lauren Peller, Allison Pecorin, Lalee Ibssa · Abcnews.com
Congress must pass legislation to avert a looming government shutdown, farm bill, FISA reform and National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks.
CongressElections & PoliticsPolicy & LegislationWashington DC
Nov 9, 2026, 10:11 AM

‘Weaponization and Lawfare’ Is Terrible, Says Man Obsessed With Weaponization and Lawfare
Danielle Han · Jezebel
Trump’s ordering the DOJ to look into Dems. that are threatening impeachment and investigations against the federal government. Oversight for thee, but not for me!
Donald TrumpLegal & Justice
Nov 9, 2026, 10:07 AM

Democrats won big on issues like immigration. But ICE still has the money
Jasmine Garsd · NPR
Following Tuesday's "blue wave," Democrats have vowed to reign in ICE's power. What could they actually accomplish?
Elections & PoliticsICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationPolicy & LegislationSocial Issues & Culture
Nov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

On wild Cumberland Island, a land swap proposal stirs controversy
Debbie Elliott · NPR
Visitors, ecologists, park rangers and residents all love this wild barrier island off the coast of southern Georgia. But they have different ideas of how to best protect it.
Regional & State
Nov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
Democrats nearly flipped deep-red states. Some say their own party held them back.
Praveena Somasundaram, (c) 2026 , The Washington Post · Yahoo Entertainment
Democrats across the country won upsets despite being vastly outspent by Republicans, sometimes doubly in marquee races.But candidates who narrowly lost in Southern states wonder if that blue wave could have reached them too if only their party's leaders fund…
Democratic PartyElections & Politics
Nov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
Biden: What Trump Did on January 6 ‘Should Follow Him to His Grave’
Joe Biden · The Atlantic
In an excerpt from his forthcoming book, the former president calls on Americans to defend their democracy.
Donald Trump
Nov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

Morning news brief
Steve Inskeep · NPR
President Trump shakes up his staff after midterm losses, Congress returns to Washington, Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's alleged relationship with Chinese spy.
Donald TrumpWashington DC
Nov 9, 2026, 9:45 AM
Hakeem Jeffries has a choice to make: Will he work with Trump?
Riley Rogerson · Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump said after Tuesday's midterm drubbing he wants to "work with" Democrats. Now Hakeem Jeffries has to decide if his party will play ball.As he prepares to lead a massive House Democratic majority, perhaps the presumptive speaker's toughes…
CongressDemocratic PartyDonald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadership
Nov 9, 2026, 9:45 AM

Qatar PM to meet Trump: What’s the latest on US-Iran negotiations?
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Iran has put forward a two-day proposal developed with Qatari mediators that Washington is examining.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational Security
Nov 9, 2026, 9:27 AM
Trump says the administration once threatened the leader of a big AI company with jail time
Cheryl Teh · Business Insider
"We said, 'Do you like the color orange?'" Trump recounted. "We said, 'Go home right now. See your wife and children. Give them a kiss good night."
Donald Trump
Nov 9, 2026, 9:08 AM

Iran live updates: Americans are tired of 'Forever Wars,' Araghchi says
David Brennan · Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 8:49 AM

Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters
Al Jazeera English
Trump concedes some voters were unhappy with his administration's controversial deportation drive.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsImmigrationPolicy & Legislation
Nov 9, 2026, 8:35 AM

Trump ‘only kidding’ about Dana White press secretary role
Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about appointing UFC CEO Dana White as the White House press secretary.
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationMedia & Communications
Nov 9, 2026, 8:18 AM

Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France
MATTHEW LEE AP diplomatic writer · Abcnews.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies this week
CabinetForeign Policy & InternationalNational Security
Nov 9, 2026, 7:49 AM

Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open
Al Jazeera English
Ankara aims to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035.
Climate PolicyEnergyEnvironmentUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 5:02 AM

A joke or test? Why Trump floated UFC’s Dana White as his press secretary
Ahmed Diab · Al Jazeera English
White is a close friend of Trump and has endorsed him for president, but has never held a government position.
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationMedia & CommunicationsPersonnelPress Relations
Nov 9, 2026, 5:02 AM

Iran using midterm results to press for more concessions in peace talks
Mostafa Salem, CNN · CNN
A member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at a military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, on November 2. - Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters
US President Donald Trump has offered his clearest indication yet that…
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 5:00 AM

Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms
Nicholas Kerr · Abcnews.com
"I think it was too tough," Trump said in an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" that aired Sunday night. "And I think -- I think ultimately, that hurt me," he added.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsImmigration
Nov 9, 2026, 4:03 AM

Rubio says war on Iran unpopular but ‘necessary’ to stop nuclear threat
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
US secretary of state says Iran's negotiation demands are 'outrageous and ridiculous, and really not realistic'.
CabinetIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 4:02 AM

Trump defends Nvidia CEO amid Chinese spying allegations
Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump has defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China.
Donald TrumpSecurity & Intelligence
Nov 9, 2026, 3:26 AM
Trump reacts to the Jensen Huang affair: 'He probably has an excuse for it'
Shubhangi Goel · Business Insider
Trump said Huang has done an 'amazing job' for the country and should remain Nvidia's CEO.
Donald Trump
Nov 9, 2026, 3:12 AM

Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Democratic lawmakers are mapping out their post-midterm agenda with pledges to lead committee investigations into Trump.
CongressCongressional InvestigationsDemocratic PartyImpeachmentPersonnel
Nov 9, 2026, 12:07 AM

Trump backs Nvidia CEO after he admits affair with suspected Chinese spy
Kate Sullivan · Yahoo Entertainment
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump called Jensen Huang a “fine person” and said he should stay on as the chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp. after the executive admitted having an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Most Read from Bloomberg<ul><li>Geo…
Donald Trump
Nov 9, 2026, 12:06 AM

Iran war live: Trump says land blockade in effect; drone cuts power in Iraq
Kristina Harazim, Adam Hancock · Al Jazeera English
More than 70 percent of northern Iraq's Kurdish region is without power after a drone struck the Khor Mor gas facility,
Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsUS-Iran War
Nov 9, 2026, 12:00 AM