Morning Edition · Sat, Nov 7 · 6:57 a.m.

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1. New

   Trump announced a limited attack by U.S. forces on an Iranian air-defense system

   Donald Trump said the U.S. military carried out limited strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting a recently established air-defense system that he said was destroyed within minutes. Tasnim reported two missiles struck Qeshm Island, with no official damage information; UkrMedia separately reported strikes near Susa. An army spokesman vowed an immediate, effective response without geographical limits.

   Reporting: UkrMedia News, Asharq Al-Awsat

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2. New

   The Justice Department moved to withdraw its challenge to California ballots

   The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss its lawsuit seeking to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged belonged to noncitizens. The motion said the ballots would be irreparably “commingled” with lawful ones by the hearing, making the requested relief unavailable. Law Commentary said the move followed the Supreme Court’s rejection of the administration’s emergency appeal.

   Reporting: NBC News, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Law Commentary

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3. New

   Secret Service officers arrested a Venezuelan man with firearms near the White House

   A Venezuelan national, Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, 26, was arrested near the White House Thursday night after Secret Service officers found three firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition in a reportedly stolen vehicle, the Department of Homeland Security said. DHS said he told officers he had heard voices urging him to travel to Washington and kill Donald Trump.

   Reporting: ABC News, NBC News, The Jerusalem Post

4. New

   The Paraguayan Senate voted to remove former President Santiago Peña for misconduct in office

   Paraguay's Senate voted Friday to remove former President Santiago Peña for misconduct, and he was placed under house arrest in Asunción. The action followed the collapse of government-linked Ueno Bank, which CBS News said left nearly half the country's population locked out of their accounts. Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday.

   Reporting: CBS News, Euronews

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5. New

   Delegations from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington plan to meet in the UAE

   Vladimir Putin confirmed that Russia, Ukraine and the United States are scheduled to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11 to discuss ending the war. Reuters reported the meeting would be the first such talks since February. Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead Russia’s delegation; Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said security guarantees and de-escalation were intended topics.

   Reporting: Anadolu Agency, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, The Jerusalem Post

6. New

   Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv's energy network and damaged a major bridge

   Russian strikes on Kyiv and nearby regions on November 7 damaged energy infrastructure, homes and the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched 172 attack drones and 36 ballistic missiles. Parts of Kyiv lost electricity, heating and water. Russia’s Defense Ministry said targeted facilities supported Ukraine’s armed forces.

   Reporting: Daily Sabah, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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7. Continuing

   Two top Justice Department officials resigned

   Two top Justice Department officials resigned Friday, accelerating a post-midterm exodus from the department, Reuters reported. The Washington Post said the troubled “grand conspiracy” probe into Donald Trump’s political foes was being led by the Miami office of Jason Reding Quiñones, the Southern District of Florida’s U.S. attorney; the Post also reported that the national security division’s head stepped down.

   Reporting: Reuters, The Washington Post, Politico

8. New

   China’s Ministry of State Security recruited Alice Huang to gather intelligence on Jensen Huang

   U.S. officials assessed that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited Megaspeed executive Alice Huang to gather intelligence on Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, The New York Times reported, citing people briefed on U.S. surveillance. The reported effort aimed to learn about American AI chips and potentially influence Nvidia to push for its most advanced chips to be made available to China.

   Reporting: The New York Times, Gizmodo, The Verge

9. New

   Arizona Democrats won control of the state Legislature and retained the governor’s office

   Arizona Democrats won control of both legislative chambers, completing the party’s first state government trifecta since 1966 alongside Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection. The Associated Press called enough legislative races Friday to confirm the flips. Rep. Oscar De Los Santos, the legislature’s top Democrat this year, said the party’s affordability message resonated with voters.

   Reporting: PBS News (with Associated Press), KJZZ Public Radio, fox10phoenix.com

10. Continuing

    Trump named Stephen Miller his next White House chief of staff

    Current Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, whose policy portfolio has expanded beyond immigration to broad areas of domestic policy, is set to take over Monday, Nov. 9. Trump called Miller “one of my most trusted advisors” and said White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles would move to his political operation.

    Reporting: CNBC, PBS News (with Associated Press), CNN, Politico, NBC News, BBC News

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