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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.

Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Louisiana, facing a final order of removal for overstaying his visa. Detained after reportedly attending a concert, he was issued the removal order on 22 July following his failure to attend an immigration hearing.

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