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  "Welcome to Friday the 13th," says DHS Secretary Mullins, explaining there's no connection between the FAA communications system failure and the Microsoft outage.

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  DHS and Transportation secretaries are to hold a White House news conference momentarily.

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  “There has been a temporary telecommunications outage - out of an abundance of caution all flights have been halted. Every flight has been accounted for and international flights will be handled on a case by case basis.” - FAA

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  Some 130 people were on a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River in New Orleans when a tanker slammed into it, causing it to sink into the water. Rescues underway. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/nation-world/watch-live-boat-crash-in-new-orleans-leaves-dozens-in-the-water-rescues-underway/289-d26d5b67-dc76-4955-b643-023f016767ab

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  SCOTUS agrees to decide whether the Trump administration can suspend access to asylum for immigrants at the US-Mexico border. https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/11/supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-case-on-trump-administrations-suspension-of-asylum/

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  Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, blamed the Commerce Department on Friday for the government’s failure to sanction the Singaporean data center firm Megaspeed. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/bessent-says-treasury-supported-blacklisting-megaspeed-but-commerce-didnt-act-1f83148c?st=eXnatz

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  NBC News - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was recently forced to relocate to a military base over concerns for his safety. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-moves-military-base-safety-concerns/4181234/

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  The Logan Circle shooter spoke to journalist Michael Brice-Saddler last year about the black mold infestation in his million dollar penthouse but the planned article was abandoned when the reporter was laid off from the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc/logan-circle-shooter-condo-dispute

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  Microsoft says it’s beginning to stabilize global outage issues. https://www.wsj.com/tech/microsoft-working-to-fix-widespread-outage-8df67a4e?st=aEXjvH

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  Martha Raddatz of ABC News receives the Fourth Estate Award, which is the National Press Club’s highest honor, recognizing journalists who make major contributions to the profession.

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  Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announces he’ll challenge Senator Chuck Schumer of New York for majority leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/us/politics/van-hollen-schumer-democrats-majority-leader.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QFE.3eCn.tgp5B_1bYoVh&smid=nytcore-ios-share

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  Prop gambling site Kalshi has ended Donald Trump Jr.’s advisory contract over 1789 Capital’s Polymarket investment. https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/11/12/kalshi-ends-donald-trump-jr-s-advisory-contract-over-1789-capital-s-polymarket-investment

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  Cloud-based infrastructure used by North Korean hackers disrupted, according to the DoJ. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-actions-disrupt-north-koreas-massive-theft-cryptocurrency

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  DoJ announces removal of malware known as “Gootloader” from 100+ computer servers, including compromised WordPress sites, and the seizure of US domain names used by criminals. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/gootloader-malware-disrupted-international-cyber-operation

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  Families of sailors aboard the USS George H.W. Bush are preparing to spend the holidays without their loved ones after Navy leaders told them the carrier would not return home in time, extending a deployment that was initially expected to last 6 to 7 months. https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/11/12/uss-george-h-w-bush-families-told-to-prepare-for-year-long-deployment/

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  There's a global outage for Microsoft’s Outlook email. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/12/microsofts-outlook-email-hit-by-new-outage/

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  Ukraine's military is once again experiencing significant disruptions to the Starshield satellite communications system, the militarized version of Starlink, for several days, according to President Zelenskyy. https://kyivindependent.com/starshield-speed-restrictions-return-hampering-efforts-to-intercept-russian-drones-zelensky-says/

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  Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announces he’ll challenge Senator Chuck Schumer of New York for majority leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/us/politics/van-hollen-schumer-democrats-majority-leader.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QFE.3eCn.tgp5B_1bYoVh&smid=nytcore-ios-share

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  Update: Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang has resigned. https://www.wsj.com/business/nvidia-is-preparing-to-oust-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-30f421ad?st=zmpuip

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  Update: Four people shot, according to authorities, at or near Vida Fitness in Logan Circle area in DC, which has been sealed off. No suspect in custody.

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  Active shooter reported in the Logan Circle area of DC. Several people are said to be wounded and I am seeing a huge police response and increased security around the White House.

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  Nvidia board preparing to oust its beleaguered CEO. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nvidia-board-ceo-jensen-huang-china/

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  WaPo - The State Department’s top official who has been nominated to lead the agency overseeing the Voice of America took a vacation to the Mediterranean that was paid for by an Irish billionaire who co-founded the payments company Stripe. https://wapo.st/3Uo3zpa

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  The AP calls it. Mississippi will have its first Black US senator since Reconstruction.

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  CBS - The Black college students who were harassed by two White students at the University of Mississippi making monkey gestures and sounds outside their apartment are speaking out after the incident went viral. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ole-miss-students-speak-out-racist-harassment/

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  People - Joe Biden says he would have resigned from the presidency and ended his 2024 reelection campaign had he been diagnosed with cancer while he was in office. https://people.com/joe-biden-would-have-resigned-as-president-if-he-knew-he-had-cancer-exclusive-12248964

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  Russia's ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died at the age of 66. No cause of death disclosed. https://t.me/MID_Russia/96016

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  NYT - Jensen Huang, the leader of Nvidia who is under investigation for an affair with a woman who US intelligence determined is a Chinese spy, also had an extramarital relationship with an executive who reports to him. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/technology/jensen-huang-nvidia-affair.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PlE.UEmU.Pn6yj1PCT9Ce&smid=nytcore-ios-share

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  Ukraine rejects a US proposal to redraw Donbas borders as a way to break the deadlock in peace talks, insisting it will not recognize Russian control over occupied Ukrainian territory. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/89765

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  Pro-Palestinian protesters swarm former US President Biden during surprise visit to Dublin. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/joe-biden-dublin-arrests-hunter-event-b3082651.html