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Trump & Co Watch November 2026

US: Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth on 8 counts: accuses Pentagon chief of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers (LINK) 9 November 2026

— Guardian: Under House rules, the vote would have to occur no later than Wednesday. Massie first introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on 15 September, but House speaker Mike Johnson called US Congress into recess before it could be heard.

Trump to meet Qatar's prime minister Monday as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles (LINK) 9 November 2026

US President Donald Trump hopes to meet Putin and Xi in China next week to discuss "denuclearization" and how to end the Iran war (LINK) 8 November 2026

Guardian: Trump set to lurch further right, claiming US took 'giant step back' in elections (LINK) 8 November 2026

— Trump poised to double down on immigration crackdown and refuse concessions to new Democratic majority in Congress

Trump says White House press secretary offer to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) martial arts boss Dana White was a joke (LINK) 8 November 2026

— White has been one of Trump's most prominent supporters, speaking at the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Republican National Conventions. Their relationship led to the UFC hosting a live event on the South Lawn at the White House, UFC Freedom 250, on Trump's 80th birthday on June 14. The press secretary position has been vacant since Katie Zacharia departed after a five-day tenure in October.

White House deputy chief of staff departs under Miller shake-up (LINK) 8 November 2026

Trump administration ends California lawsuit that attempted to block California from counting ?mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters whom federal officials alleged were likely non-US citizens (LINK) 6 November 2026

BBC: With Stephen Miller pick to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, Trump readies for a battle (LINK) 6 November 2026

— BBC: In the aftermath of the Republican Party's sweeping defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, Donald Trump said he would be willing to work with the newly ascendent Democrats in Congress. But: "The mission now is more clear than ever: Fight with all of our soul to support our president and defend this magnificent republic," Miller posted on X, adding that he was "honored beyond words" to be Trump's pick for the job.

— Miller is best known for being the driving force behind the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, which has included ramping up funding for enforcement operations across the US. He has also reportedly played a leading role in the US military operations in Venezuela and against suspected drug trafficking operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, which critics have condemned as extra-judicial killings.

Trump's crypto vehicle World Liberty Financial to buy back tokens after 10% post-election nose dive (more than 60% this year) (LINK) 5 November 2026

Trump demanded that Harmeet K Dhillon be fired after he watched her on '60 Minutes' speaking on election integrity efforts last October 18 and thought she should have been more forceful: report (LINK) 6 November 2026

Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument (LINK) 5 November 2026

— BBC: American presidents currently have the power to make some changes to the White House but large projects require the permission of Congress.

Judge blocks construction of Trump's arch under 2 hours after it won federal approval (LINK) 5 November 2026

— Just before midnight, District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an order — finalized and made public minutes later — barring the government from any construction work for 14 days, granting a request filed days earlier by the governments of D.C. and Virginia. The Trump administration had previously told the court it could begin excavation work that same day, despite lacking authorization from Congress and an expanding legal challenge.

— A group of Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian sued the government earlier this year, arguing that an arch is unlawful without Congressional approval, which the administration has not sought. The Democratic governments of D.C. and Virginia jointly filed a similar lawsuit last weekend.

— District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan consolidated the lawsuits and asked the government to notify the court within an hour of commission approval, setting the stage for an 11th-hour ruling. Thursday started with a protest on Memorial Circle, where dozens of people spoke against the arch. The grass underfoot was already marked with white paint. Lawyers for the government told the court in a midday filing that the lines were painted on Saturday by its designated construction firm, seemingly without authorization from the National Park Service.

— The commission meeting began at 1 p.m. It was held virtually because of the high volume of public testimony: 131 people were signed up to speak. Just minutes into public testimony, the livestream crashed, lengthening the meeting by about an hour until it was restored. Over the course of nearly nine hours, commissioners heard from dozens of veterans and their relatives, Democratic lawmakers, historic preservation experts and concerned citizens from D.C. and beyond. Among their many concerns, critics said the structure would obstruct an important view, insult service members buried on the hallowed ground of nearby Arlington National Cemetery and add a layer of risk to the notoriously complicated D.C. airspace. They have questions about its legality and its cost, which the administration has not confirmed.

Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California: Democrat's move prevents these people from executions under future governors, after Christa Pike's failed execution (LINK) 5 November 2026

Trump's memecoin sinks to all-time low: 16% down over 24 hours (LINK) 5 November 2026

Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose over $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms (LINK) 5 November 2026

Trump says 'largely true' Iran war caused midterms loss, after Vance comments (LINK) 4 November 2026

— Arab News: "I think it's largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short term. But at the same time, if I had it to do again, I'd have to do it again. Because long term, it's the only answer. You can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon," Trump said, speaking to reporters at his White House ballroom construction site. He ruled out firing Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, a staunch proponent of military action against the Islamic republic. "No, I think he's doing a very good job," Trump said when asked if he was considering replacing Hegseth.

US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says he will fight impeachment, defying calls to resign (LINK) 5 November 2026

US: DOJ civil rights division chief Harmeet Dhillon, who led a dramatic overhaul of division, resigns: no reason given (LINK) 5 November 2026

Fox News: Republicans turn on Trump after devastating midterm losses hand Democrats control of Congress: flipped seven Senate seats and 27 House seats (LINK) 5 November 2026

— AP: Results include James Talarico's stunning Senate victory in Texas, where no Democrat had won statewide office in more than 30 years, and Annie Andrews' upset victory over Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina. Trump had thrown his full weight behind both losing candidates. Even Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, a battle-tested survivor of difficult elections, lost to Democrat Troy Jackson. — (LINK)

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin swings to $126 million profit in Q3 on digital asset gains, reversing a $57.2 million loss in Q2 (LINK) 5 November 2026

El-Sayed declares victory and storms into the US Senate (LINK) 4 November 2026

Trump says US will stop $4 billion in aid to Israel: deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: will still sell weapons (LINK) 3 November 2026

Iran unveils billboard with threat against Trump's life (ground news LINK) 3 November 2026

US: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to deport detained Afghans to Afghanistan or Pakistan, citing safety concerns (ground news LINK) 3 November 2026

US Supreme Court rejects Trump, lets California count all ballots (LINK) 2 November 2026

— Reuters: Acting on the eve of the US midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected on Monday a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to temporarily block California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters who federal officials allege are likely non-US citizens.