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China has warned the United States against further semiconductor export controls following the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid personal controversies. Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that such measures disrupt global supply chains and urged cooperation to maintain stable economic relations.
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has announced his intention to challenge Senator Chuck Schumer for the position of Senate majority leader. Van Hollen’s candidacy comes in the wake of strong Democratic midterm election results, with some party members expressing a desire for new leadership. Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly endorsed Van Hollen.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Spc. Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his actions at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Hegseth supported Iglesias’ reprimand of visitors for disrupting the solemn atmosphere during the commemorative event attended by senior officials.
President Trump criticised the NBA trade that transferred Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers during a speech at the Republican National Committee midterm convention. He labelled it potentially among the worst trades in sports history, while referencing the 1919 sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees.
President Trump described this week’s Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas as a unique rally, despite many candidates in competitive races planning to skip the event. Only four out of 60 contacted battleground candidates confirmed attendance, highlighting divisions within the party as it navigates declining approval ratings and challenges ahead of November elections.
A National Guardsman in Washington, D.C., faces charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a colleague during an argument over hairstyles. Zion Mitchell, 21, admitted to drawing his weapon, which witnesses corroborated. He is currently held without bond following the incident on 25 August.
Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo secured victories in their respective primaries for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, aiming to succeed Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Shaheen, daughter of retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen, overcame significant fundraising hurdles, while DiLorenzo received former President Trump’s endorsement.
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Missouri officials seeking to implement new congressional districts ahead of the November elections. This decision upholds a ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court, which stated that the new map was invalidated by a citizen petition for a statewide vote.
Lonnie Bunch, the first African American secretary of the Smithsonian, announced his retirement effective at the year’s end amid escalating criticism from the Trump administration. Bunch, who has served the institution for 38 years, cited a desire for personal relief rather than political tensions as the reason for his departure.
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