The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Officials in Hinds County, Mississippi, begin counting crucial affidavit and absentee ballots that could determine the still-too-close-to-call Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith ... Democratic senators weigh whether to replace Chuck Schumer as their leader, with Sen. Chris Van Hollen considering a challenge ... A Trump administration proposal could cause 6.3 million Americans to lose SNAP benefits and end automatic eligibility for free school meals for 1.8 million children ... A US Army soldier assigned to a British-led NATO unit is arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for Russia.
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President Trump gives Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth high marks after Hegseth forcefully defends himself against a Republican-led impeachment effort ... The US military moves aircraft from a second UK airbase following a reported threat from Iran ... An Ohio State fraternity is temporarily suspended after disturbing video surfaces showing two men engulfed in flames ... New inflation data shows consumer prices rising more than expected, driven by higher housing, food and gasoline costs.
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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie plans to force a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as GOP lawmakers raise new concerns about his handling of the Iran war ... Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over his relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset ... President Trump says his immigration crackdown may have gone too far and signals a willingness to work with Democrats after the GOP's midterm losses.
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The US economy added 165,000 jobs last month, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. But wages continue to lag behind inflation. ... Global markets are stabilizing after a massive sell-off wiped roughly $2.5 trillion from the Nasdaq amid fears a Democratic-led Congress could slow AI growth. ... Democratic presidential hopefuls are already courting Rep. James Clyburn as the jockeying for 2028 begins.

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Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed outlines his priorities, including ending the Iran war, lowering costs, and working with the Trump administration when possible, while also delivering a message of unity to voters who did not support him. ... Democrats take control of Congress and begin weighing how to balance affordability-focused legislation with investigations into the Trump administration. ... Republicans search for answers after a devastating midterm loss, as party leaders debate whether the Iran war, rising costs, or broader dissatisfaction with President Trump drove voters away.
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