Kitchen Table

Democrats gained control of several state legislatures, establishing new trifectas in Arizona and other states while ending Republican supermajorities in North Carolina.

President Trump told 60 Minutes his deportation policy may have been 'too tough' on long-term residents following Republican losses in Latino-heavy districts.

President Trump stated he was 'kidding' about offering the White House press secretary role to UFC CEO Dana White following a day of online speculation.

French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen discussed expelling immigrants who do not assimilate and denied the existence of discrimination in France.

NASA is accepting applications for new astronauts to support future lunar base operations, with an updated eligibility list that now includes nursing degrees.

The MV Odyssey was arrested in Singapore following financial difficulties and reports of $500,000 in unpaid supplier debt.

Incoming House members from both parties identified affordability as a top priority following a midterm election that gave Democrats control of both chambers.

First Lady Melania Trump received boos from the crowd at an LSU-Alabama football game after announcing a $5 million foster care scholarship partnership.

Nvidia's board is investigating CEO Jensen Huang following reports of a relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.

Historian Jon Meacham analyzed midterm results where Democrats flipped over 40 House seats, describing the outcome as a moment where democracy prevailed.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor said on Saturday that she hopes the Supreme Court's 2024 presidential immunity ruling will be overturned in her lifetime.

Rep. French Hill (R-AR) said he will wait for debate before deciding whether to support the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following GOP midterm losses.

New Zealand’s general election resulted in a deadlock, leaving Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and opponent Chris Hipkins to negotiate with minor parties.

Rep. French Hill discussed election outcomes, the appointment of Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff, and the potential impeachment of Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Sen. Bernie Sanders expressed a willingness to work with President Trump on wages and healthcare following Democratic midterm gains and the appointment of Stephen Miller as Chief of Staff.

Pope Leo XIV concludes his visit to Uruguay with a mass for 50,000 people before traveling to Argentina to meet with President Javier Milei.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) outlined an incoming Democratic Senate agenda focused on housing costs, corporate investigations, and ending the war with Iran.

Rep.-elect Nancy Lacore (D-SC) outlined plans to address the cost of living and military leadership after flipping a seat held by Republicans for 43 of the last 45 years.

A train collision in Egypt's Giza province has resulted in at least seven deaths and more than 100 injuries, prompting a government investigation.

A train collision in Egypt's Giza province on Sunday resulted in at least four deaths and 88 injuries after one train struck the rear of another.

Killers frontman Brandon Flowers discusses new music and his solo album "Thrasher," inspired by his childhood in Nephi, Utah.

Russell Brand faces a prison sentence on Monday after a London jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

Actor Julia Garner discussed her role as Caroline Ellison in the new series "The Altruists" and the development of her acting career.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries face pressure from progressive groups following midterm election victories.

Vice President JD Vance has shifted his focus toward economic nationalism and restraint in foreign policy following Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections.

A 24-year-old man is in custody following a shooting in Krakow's Main Square that killed six people and a related discovery of three bodies at a family home.

After a job layoff in 2024, traveler Macie Strum spent months in Asia, reporting that the experience increased her self-reliance and changed her approach to compromise.

A solo traveler joined a group excursion to Morocco's Agafay Desert, documenting a transition from initial social isolation to group integration during a shared tour.

An 80-year-old traveler completed a 10-day guided tour of Taiwan, navigating physical landmarks and digital communication tools alongside her family.

Residents of the Villa Vie Odyssey are attempting to buy the ship at auction as the vessel faces potential sale by lenders following a failed rescue partnership.

U.S. officials state the Trump administration is unlikely to scale back immigration enforcement following the midterm elections, citing Stephen Miller's role as chief of staff.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton warned that the UK must catch up with European allies in addressing Russian threats, including sabotage and cyberattacks.

LifeFlight of Maine reached near-full staffing through a new training academy and pay equity as rural hospital closures increase the demand for air medical transport.

ITV will release trading figures on November 11 as the CMA and Ofcom investigate the broadcaster's proposed £1.6 billion sale of its entertainment arm to Sky.

Proposed revisions to the National Historic Preservation Act would narrow damage definitions and make tribal consultation for federal projects optional.

Unusually heavy rainfall has triggered the largest floral bloom in Chile's Atacama Desert in decades, drawing thousands of tourists and prompting a bid for UNESCO recognition.

Voters under 30 supported Democratic candidates by nearly 50 points in the 2026 midterms, following a rightward shift seen in the 2024 election.

New Zealand's general election ended in a deadlock between the National and Labour parties, leaving the Opportunity Party as a potential kingmaker.

Orthopedic surgeons warn that ignoring persistent hip pain can significantly increase the risk of developing arthritis and long-term joint damage.

Medical experts report that iron deficiency affects roughly 30 million women in the U.S., potentially impacting work performance and pregnancy outcomes.

Therapists report that Generation X clients are increasingly seeking support for the 'sandwich squeeze' of caregiving and long-term relationship changes.

President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a governing coalition after Benjamin Netanyahu failed to secure a majority in the latest election.

At least 33 people died and 39 were wounded after Saudi Arabian airstrikes hit homes in Bani Hushaish on Saturday, according to Yemeni officials.

Reform UK has lost 41 councillors since June 1, a higher number of departures than other major UK parties, amid local defections and polling shifts.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced the UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ exchange scheme in January, following a six-year absence.

Democratic candidates Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico won races for Texas governor and U.S. Senate, respectively, following campaigns focused on economic populism.

Cuba faces widespread blackouts and shortages of food and medicine following U.S. fuel restrictions and ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts called for a focus on domestic economics and a declaration of victory in Iran following Republican midterm losses.

Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke credited voter mobilization and economic populism for a sweep of statewide offices and a House majority by Texas Democrats.

The Trump administration proposed scaling back 2023 EPA rules on methane leaks to reduce industry costs and increase domestic oil and gas drilling.

School districts in Maryland and Virginia are serving invasive blue catfish to students as part of a regional effort to manage the predator's population.

Data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows a 6% drop in the U.S. homeless population in 2025, though nearly 700,000 people remain unhoused.

New York City police arrested 27-year-old Sayed Mohassib on Saturday for the Oct. 30 fatal stabbing of 28-year-old jogger Katie Suarez in Brooklyn.

Nate Silver named Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) as a top 2028 presidential prospect following the senator's 18-point re-election victory in Georgia.

SoCal Berry Growers will close six farms in Ventura County and lay off 572 workers in January 2027, citing rising water and labor costs.

A 25-year-old gunman killed six people in Krakow's main square before three more bodies were discovered at his family home on Saturday.

A North Carolina man is suing OpenAI, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot provided his wife with instructions and doses for an attempted poisoning.

A proposed multi-thousand-acre data center in West Virginia faces legal challenges from residents concerned about light pollution and environmental impacts.

The Free Press corrected a claim that Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed gave his victory speech in Arabic, noting that 99.73 percent of his words were in English.

Donna Green is hosting an awareness event in Atlanta as she continues the 48-year search for her son, Raymond Green, who was abducted as a newborn in 1978.