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President Trump has offered Dana White, CEO of the UFC, the position of White House press secretary, according to a Truth Social post. While it remains unclear if White will accept, he shared an image of himself at the press briefing room podium with a caption suggesting a new chapter.

Representative Robert Garcia outlined the House Oversight Committee’s investigative priorities for the next Congress, targeting the Trump family’s business dealings, corporate corruption, the Department of Homeland Security’s actions, and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Garcia indicated intentions to compel testimonies from several key figures, including Trump associates.

President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following Republicans’ midterm losses. Miller, a long-time advisor known for his immigration policies, will begin his role on Monday, while Wiles transitions to Trump’s political operation after her resignation.

President Trump is set to attend the Army-Navy game on December 12 at MetLife Stadium, where active-duty troops and veterans will be in attendance. The event is significant for its military tributes, and Trump has previously participated as commander-in-chief. White House comment is pending.

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke, according to his office. Senator Murphy, 53, experienced arm numbness during a hockey game and was later transferred to Johns Hopkins for monitoring, where he is reportedly responding well to treatment.

A Miami judge has dismissed President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal regarding a story about his association with Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles ruled the lawsuit lacked evidence of actual malice, rendering it permanently closed. Trump’s legal team plans to appeal the decision.

Control of Congress hinges on the 2026 midterm elections, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate races contested. Voters in 39 states will also select governors. CBS News will provide extensive live coverage and analysis across multiple platforms starting at 7 p.m. ET on election night.

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will receive U.S. visas following his electoral defeat to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Reports indicate Bolsonaro departed to the U.S. after losing the election, amid ongoing scrutiny regarding his passport status and unsubstantiated claims of election fraud.

Federal prosecutors were unsuccessful in securing an indictment against Cassidy Hutchinson related to her testimony about the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The Justice Department has not commented, and the grand jury reportedly did not reach consensus on the proposed charges against her.

President Trump has reduced tariffs on select Canadian products vital to Maine’s agricultural sector, including packing machinery and specialised containers for wild blueberries. Senator Susan Collins supports these exemptions, citing their importance to local farmers amid criticisms from Democrats regarding political motivations behind the decision.