Here are today’s top stories.
Headlines
Trump Says He Offered Press Secretary Job to UFC Chief Dana White
President Trump said he has offered the White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White. The offer is part of a wider post-midterm shake-up in which Stephen Miller has been named White House chief of staff. Source
President Trump is signaling he will take on the Democratic majority that won control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The White House is also reshuffling its staff as it prepares for two years of divided government. Read More
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after 67 Knesset members recommended him. The move is a major setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and a tough fight over building a coalition lies ahead. Find out More
Politics
President Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats over what he calls “lawfare” threats. The order follows talk from some Democrats about impeachment and investigations once they take control of Congress. Find out More
Democrats’ midterm wave reached well down the ballot, winning statewide offices in Texas, Georgia and Nevada. The gains give the party new footholds in states Republicans have long controlled. Source
President Trump has named longtime adviser Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. The change comes as the administration prepares to face a Democratic-controlled Congress in January. See Details
U.S. News
A car crossed the center line on Optimist Farm Road in Wake County, about 14 miles southwest of Raleigh, and plowed into a group of bicyclists. Patrick Allen Turner, 63, of Cary, was killed. The driver, Donald Robert Morris-Jones, 76, of Apex, was arrested and faces hit-and-run and impaired-driving charges. Source
Two licensed skydivers died after colliding about 150 feet above the ground at Skydive Elsinore in Southern California, and their parachutes became entangled. The victims were Levi Pimentel, 29, of Aurora, Illinois, and Georgia Jean, 56, of Box Elder, South Dakota. The company said there was no sign of equipment failure. See Details
This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, selected from West Edmeston, New York, has arrived in Manhattan to the cheers of hundreds of onlookers. The arrival kicks off the city’s holiday season ahead of the annual lighting ceremony. Source
Business
Stock futures rose Sunday evening as investors looked again to the AI trade ahead of a week of economic data and earnings reports. Tech shares are trying to recover after last week’s selloff pushed the Nasdaq into correction territory. Source
The Dow jumped more than 1,500 points Wednesday on the Democratic sweep, then fell more than 1,800 points Thursday as the AI trade cracked and the Nasdaq dropped 5.5%. Chip-equipment makers Lam Research and Applied Materials have each lost roughly a third of their value over the past month. Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa’s promised moratorium on data centers added to investor worries. Read More
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, a stronger-than-expected gain that beat economists’ forecasts. The solid report raises questions about the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. See Details
World News
With new peace talks approaching, Russia is stepping up its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in what looks like an effort to cripple the country’s economy. The strikes are adding pressure on Kyiv ahead of negotiations. Source
The United States is offering millions of dollars in rewards for intelligence about Iran’s nuclear program. The offer comes despite President Trump’s earlier claims that the program had been obliterated. Source
A bus with Serbian license plates overturned on the A3 highway heading toward Zagreb early Sunday, killing at least two people. The bus carried 33 passengers and two drivers, and about 20 people were injured, according to the Zagreb County Fire Commander. Source
Entertainment
“Godzilla Minus Zero” took in $14.5 million on Friday and is headed for a record opening weekend for the franchise. “The Cat in the Hat” is running a distant second. See Details
A man who says he was romantically involved with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis claims she told him that marrying Aristotle Onassis was the “biggest mistake” of her life. The claim adds to decades of public fascination with the former first lady. Read More
In his “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut, comedian Druski played Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in a spoof of the hit documentary “You Can See Everything.” He is the first digital creator to host the show. Source
Sports
The Chicago Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 on Sunday night, winning on a last-second field goal despite five turnovers. Caleb Williams threw a career-high four interceptions but led the winning drive, and Chicago improved to 7-2. Find out More
Javonte Williams scored on a 1-yard run with 1:08 left, and the Dallas Cowboys held on to beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23. Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns, and Caleb Downs intercepted Daniel Jones with 35 seconds left to seal the win. Find out More
Notre Dame held off a late Miami rally to beat the top-ranked Hurricanes 31-24 in South Bend, with Luke Talich making the game-saving play. The win gives the Irish a major boost to their College Football Playoff hopes. Source
Off the Wall
The Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley, California, amazed social media users with a Mata Mata turtle that blends in almost perfectly with a pile of dead leaves. The turtles have very poor eyesight but sensitive hearing, and they use flaps of skin as camouflage while waiting to catch fish. Source
