Friday, November 6, 2026
World Brief Now

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Friday, November 6, 2026

All World Brief Now updates for this day, Central Time.

  1. 6 AM CTMorning Brief: Trump weighs new Iran strikes; Alaska and Mississippi Senate counts still razor-thin; Schumer vows to block Court picks
    • Update: Peltola leads Sullivan by 637 in Alaska; Colom up about 1,800 in Mississippi as absentee ballots remain
    • Trump says votes for 'Fake Dan Sullivan' and a 'slug' candidate should be given to Sen. Sullivan
    • Trump meets national security team on whether to resume Iran strikes; says 'You'll know soon enough'
    • Update: Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment threat; Massie plans privileged vote; Hegseth seeks $350B
  2. 5 PM CTComing at 5 PM CT