promoearn: All eyes on Hegseth

Tuesday, November 10

Read in browser

The Daily Briefing

PLAY Shopping eNewspaper

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, Nov. 10, and today: Alaska and Mississippi votes continue to be counted . The October CPI report will be released. And a "do-not-eat" warning was issued for these frozen meats.

I’m Mallorie Sullivan, and you're never too old for a Pokémon Happy Meal, right? Asking for a friend. While you ponder that, let's get to the news.

🏛️ Hegseth in the hot seat

Pete Hegseth is back in the spotlight today. The Pentagon chief this morning will hold his first news conference in more than six months as he faces an impeachment vote and growing questions about his political future. He’s vowed to fight impeachment rather than resign. And he says he’s ready to defend his handling of the Iran war. Here’s what to watch.

•	Yesterday: Rep. Massie moved to force an impeachment vote this week.
•	Shortly after, President Trump said he'd stand by Hegseth if he's impeached.
•	Also: Hegseth isn't the only one staring down an impeachment vote.

📰 More news to know now

•	Trump declared the Iran war "effectively over," opting for status quo.
•	The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the Florida jet crash.
•	UFC's Dana White turned down Trump's joke press secretary offer.
•	The FBI is probing Nvidia's CEO over his relationship with an alleged spy.
•	The U.S. could lose measles elimination status this week as cases surge.

📸 Not your average field trip

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer meets with newly elected Democratic members of the Senate on Monday. Kylie Cooper, REUTERS

•	Capitol Hill had first-day-of-school vibes Monday as scores of newly elected lawmakers arrived for orientation. While Democrats take control in January, the new class has a lot to do before then, including deciding who they want to lead them in the next Congress.

🌧️ El Niño hits closer to home

You’ve heard about El Niño all year, with some of its biggest impacts, from hurricanes to Kelvin waves, playing out around the edges of the country. Now, your five-day forecast could soon start feeling its effects as the climate pattern starts to play a bigger role in day-to-day weather across the U.S. See what El Niño may bring in the weeks ahead.

•	Meanwhile, millions could see their first snowfall of the season this week.
•	And: Global emissions are set to drop — but not for the reason you expect.

👀 What else I'm reading today

•	🪸 The SS United States will be sunk to create an artificial reef. Here's how.
•	🤒 Flu season started early this year. This is the strain driving the spread.
•	💸 Paying off your mortgage early could be the wrong move. Here's why.
•	🍫 We tried nine foodie advent calendars. These ones were our favorites.

Keep scrolling for more news. Here's your crossword! I’ll see you tomorrow 👋

Have feedback for me? Send me a message at msullivan@usatoday.com, I'd love to hear from you! Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here to get it in your inbox daily.

See more USA TODAY stories on Google by adding us as a preferred source.

DON'T MISS

'Horrific decision': Texans slam Supreme Court decision to allow Big Bend border wall

A woman hold's a sign to protest the plans by US President Donald Trump's administration to build a section of the border wall at the Big Bend National Park in Study Butte, Texas, on August 15, 2026. RONALDO SCHEMIDT/ AFP via Getty Images

Big Bend area residents and advocates argue the Big Bend region doesn’t see enough migrants to merit a border wall and that building one will destroy what makes the area a national treasure.