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Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev welcomes US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport, highlighting contrasting winter attire.

HEGSETH REPRIMAND
Pete Hegseth reprimanded by guard during visit to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this morning.
Incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding respect at solemn military memorials.

White House counsel Will Scharf warned Rep. Robert Garcia that upcoming investigations into the Trump administration may breach constitutional limits and could trigger criminality claims. Democrats, who will control congressional committees after the midterms, plan to pursue various inquiries, including business dealings and potential corruption linked to the Trump family.

Iran views the US midterms as a golden opportunity for a sweetheart deal, according to expert Paymon Azmoudeh.

ISRAEL’S GOVERNMENT
Israel’s president tasks opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government this morning.
A coalition formation could reshape the political landscape significantly.

EU POLICY UPDATES

This morning, the European Union addresses ongoing challenges, including security, environmental standards, and cross-border cooperation.
Key decisions expected impacting member states and foreign relations.

TRUMP APPOINTS MILLS
Stephen Miller becomes White House chief of staff today, reinforcing Trump’s hardline immigration agenda. Internal tensions within the administration are expected to rise.

President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following Republicans’ midterm losses. Miller, a long-time advisor known for his immigration policies, will begin his role on Monday, while Wiles transitions to Trump’s political operation after her resignation.

Russian official Kirill Dmitriev visits Washington, attending a White House event with Melania Trump and discussing humanitarian efforts related to Ukraine.

William Lawrence, a progressive candidate, has won against incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, according to CBS News projections. Lawrence’s campaign focused on living costs and opposition to data centres, while Barrett had support from Donald Trump and aimed for local control on data centre regulations.