Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing a bipartisan impeachment threat when Congress returns next week as Republicans seethe over their devastating losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections.Bipartisan frustration over the war in Iran, quietly simmering for months, is now openly erupting after Democrats stunned the country with historic victories in the House and Senate. That anger could all now hit Hegseth, with several House Republicans telling Fox News Digital that they believe a resolution to impeach him could pass as early as next week.”He’s screwed,” one House GOP lawmaker told Fox News Digital.Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., a longtime critic of foreign intervention by the U.S., told Fox News Digital he intends to force a vote on impeaching Hegseth when Congress returns if the Pentagon chief does not resign first.GOP REP THOMAS MASSIE INTRODUCES 8 ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST WAR SECRETARY PETE HEGSETHHe’ll do so by filing a privileged resolution, a mechanism aimed at getting a vote on legislation despite opposition from the majority party’s leaders. Once a privileged resolution is filed, lawmakers have two legislative days to hold a vote.7 REPUBLICANS REBEL AGAINST TRUMP, VOTE WITH DEMS TO REIN IN IRAN WAR POWERSBut the procedure notably carries two steps. Before a vote on the measure itself, leaders can call up a vote to “table” the bill or refer it to the relevant committee, which in both instances effectively kills it.That procedural vote is normally where most privileged resolutions die. But in this case, several House Republicans told Fox News Digital they believe the impeachment resolution could ultimately be successful.GOP LAWMAKER SAYS MORE QUALIFIED OFFICIALS SHOULD LEAD PENTAGON, QUESTIONS HEGSETH’S ‘MORAL COMPASS'”If he introduces it, it’ll pass,” a second House Republican told Fox News Digital. Two more said they expected the same.One GOP lawmaker said attendance could be a key factor in impeaching Hegseth. It’s highly possible that many Republicans who lost re-election simply do not return for the final two months of the year, that person said. And with just a razor-thin majority, only a handful of absences would be enough for Hegseth to get impeached if all Democrats stuck together.The Fox News Decision Desk projected Democrats taking the House shortly before midnight on Tuesday. Projections showed that the war in Iran, along with tariff policies, were key drivers in voters turning their backs on the GOP.And while President Donald Trump told reporters he believes Hegseth is doing “a good job,” people in his circle appear to have their knives out.”Hegseth is on the chopping block,” a former White House official told Fox News Digital.A current White House official said, “[Tuesday] would have looked very different without the Iran war. I believe you’ll ultimately see [Trump] hold Pete Hegseth accountable and that will play out in the lame duck.”‘LAWYER UP’: DEMS IMMEDIATELY PUT TRUMP ON NOTICE AMID REPUBLICANS’ MIDTERM BLOODBATHBut the White House criticized the potential impeachment push on Thursday.”As the President has said, he’s willing to work with anyone to continue delivering victories for hardworking Americans. If Democrats choose to pursue sham investigations and radical left policies, they are choosing to work against the American people,” White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital.And another White House official said, “If crazed Democrats want to abuse their power and politicize their process of investigations, subpoenas, and destroying lives, they should be reminded that we still control the federal government and all of its powers.”Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell on Wednesday dismissed rumors that Trump could get rid of Hegseth himself.”Secretary Hegseth will not back down or be deterred by politicians seeking to score partisan points or launch phony investigations where no wrongdoing exists. The Department of War has followed the law and our Secretary will continue to stand and fight every single day to support and defend the Constitution, lead our troops, and protect America,” he told Fox News Digital.It’s also worth noting that the majority of House Republicans will still oppose impeaching Hegseth — and many are still skeptical.CONSERVATIVES STUNNED BY ‘CATASTROPHIC’ MIDTERM BLUE TSUNAMI, BLAME TRUMP’S IRAN WAR, HIGH GAS PRICES”I really doubt [it],” another House Republican told Fox News Digital. “Depends on if anyone wants to flip off the president walking out the door.”There is likely to be healthy support on the other side of the aisle for such a push as well.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., who is poised to become the next speaker, has consistently criticized Hegseth. He posted on X Thursday morning, “Why is Pete Hegseth still around?”Even more moderate Democrats have signaled their support, given the administration did not seek the consent of Congress at any point during the ordeal.”I’ve said a long, long time ago that he’s not qualified for the job, and he should be removed, and I think we’re going to pursue that,” Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., who is expected to take over leadership of the House Armed Services Committee next year, told CNN’s “This Morning” last month.If Hegseth were impeached, he would not be removed before a trial in the U.S. Senate.Fox News Digital reached out to the committee’s Republican majority and the Pentagon for comment.
Transgender Man Flips Alabama State House Seat in Solid Republican District Where Trump Won 3 Times
Allison Montgomery, a transgender Democrat, wins Alabama State House seat
Republicans did so poorly in the midterm elections that Alabama, a historically red state that Trump won by 30 points in 2024, elected its first transgender state legislator in history.
The historically red Alabama House District 25, a district Trump won three times, flipped for Democrat Allison Montgomery, a transgender man who now identifies as a woman.
One would think that a transgender leftist couldn’t win in such a state, especially in a longtime Republican stronghold, but Montgomery’s messaging on affordability obviously beat that of the Republicans.
“Ask yourselves: if I hadn’t transitioned, would gas be cheaper? Would your utilities be cheaper? Would groceries be more affordable? Would your medical debt go away? Would your rent stop getting higher?” he previously said in response to Republicans’ attacks on his mental stability.
Here’s a clip of him or “her” speaking. It’s astonishing that Republicans let this happen to Alabama.
Now, Alabama is stuck with this for four years.
In a statement following the victory, Montgomery lashed out at Republicans and his constituents in a divisive statement, writing, “We the people are tired of attempts to distract us with culture war issues, whether we’re in a minority group or not.”
“I’m going to work especially hard for those who hate me, because they deserve a better Alabama as much as anyone,” he said.
Former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida trolled Republicans over the humiliating defeat.
“Alabama is electing transexuals,” he wrote, crediting the Iran war and higher prices.
“Thank goodness Iran is no longer 2 weeks away from a nuke.”
Alabama is electing transexuals.
Thank goodness Iran is no longer 2 weeks away from a nuke.
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 4, 2026
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Right on cue: Democrats make midterm gains, so new migrant caravan launches
A new migrant caravan is heading toward the United States from Honduras as Democratic gains in Congress are poised to weaken President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Dozens of Honduran migrants departed San Pedro Sula on Election Day, marking the country’s third caravan since September, with participants hoping the midterm elections would create an opportunity to enter the United States, according to Latin Times. The Trump administration has maintained its hard-line immigration policies, with U.S. Embassy officials warning migrants against making the journey and threatening visa revocations for caravan organizers.
“Here in Honduras, we have nothing left,” 47-year-old Jimena Morazán told Latin Times. Morazán joined the caravan with five family members.
The state of Honduras is a factor for migrants seeking to leave the country. The homicide rate is approximately four times the global average — with 24 killings out of every 100,000 inhabitants, according to the outlet. Extortion at the hands of transnational organized crime groups has also rendered the cost of survival unattainable for many.
However, the U.S. midterm elections were also a catalyst. Many caravan members believed that a Democratic Congress could weaken Trump’s hardline border enforcement, whether by creating uncertainty at the border or blocking new restrictions, Latin Times reported.
The migrant caravan allegedly operated through an informal, decentralized network. WhatsApp group chats and Tiktok videos served as primary communications for departure times, route updates and to warn migrants of incoming military and police, according to the outlet.
“Don’t waste your time and money on a trip that is destined to fail,” Heide B. Fulton, a US Embassy in Honduras official, addressed the caravan, Latin Times reported.
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Democrat governor-elect: Voters? We don’t need no stinkin’ voters!
Phil Weiser, Colorado’s current attorney general, has sued President Trump dozens of times, making it his prime talking point in his current political campaign
Voters in Colorado who stunningly approved three ballot issues endorsing points sought by conservatives and Republicans, even as they voted extremist Democrats into office, are being put in their place by one of those extremists.
That would be Phil Weiser, now the state’s attorney general who is to become the state’s governor soon.
His messaging clearly is: Voters? We don’t need no voters!
His major accomplishments while in state office so far have been suing President Donald Trump dozens of times in efforts that burned through millions of taxpayer dollars and persecuting Christians in Colorado for their beliefs in a scheme that ALSO burned through millions of taxpayer dollars.
Those voters this week provided a sweeping victory for family issues, approving Proposition 133, which increases penalties for sex traffickers, Proposition 134, which requires boys in athletics to be on boys’ sports teams and away from girls’ locker rooms, and Proposition 135, banning mutilating gender surgeries on children.
All three were holding reasonable leads as the final votes were counted.
Here’s a clear look at the results:
Erin Lee @Erin4Parents: “we have won” three initiatives with “sweeping victory” declared on Prop 133 (Penalties for Sex Trafficking) and 5-point spread on Prop 134 (Girls’ Sports) and 135 (Underage Surgeries). 95% counted. Making history in Colorado! https://t.co/XDMkaySFIL
— Travis Morrell, MD MPH (@MorrellMDmph) November 4, 2026
But Coloradans shouldn’t worry. Weiser has confirmed he’ll fix those mistakes by voters.
A report from CBS documented that Weiser says he has concerns about the measures that voters adopted.
Weiser has claimed that the legislature may need to change the two “anti-transgender ballot initiatives,” as characterized by the network.
Colorado officials long have pushed the transgender ideology, from homosexual Gov. Jared Polis’ office down. It’s a falsehood itself as being male or female is embedded in the human body down to the DNA level and doesn’t change. The state has even tried to force citizens who have religious objections to the LGBT agenda to violate their own faith and promote it. It has lost three times in a row at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Weiser said it’s “natural” that the Democrat majority lawmakers would follow his directions about his concerns and make “adjustments” to those new requirements.
In his words, “Anytime you have a ballot measure that’s statutory, it is a natural and, I believe, appropriate role of the legislature to say, ‘What are the adjustments that need to be added?’”
Weiser also claims he’ll model his leadership after ex-Gov. Roy Romer, who CBS claimed was “open, direct, and fact-based according to his Chief of Staff Alan Salazar.”
Weiser actually will face headwinds with the Colorado legislature, which has proven over and over in recent years to be extremist. There will be a supermajority of Democrats in both houses, meaning that if Weiser isn’t extremist enough, his own party members can override any vetoes he would issue.
He said his first goals will be to be opening jobs to “kids,” limiting data centers and preventing online sales of drugs and guns to kids.
Weiser also announced a long list of partisan leftists including Federico Pena, Ken Salazar and Rebecca Kourlis to head his transition team.
The Coming Impeachment(s)
The political logic of the situation will push the Democrats to do it.
Despite Dem Wins, Daily Show Suggests Strikes To Combat ‘Dictator’ Trump
Despite Comedy Central’s Michael Kosta’s preferred team winning on Tuesday, he welcomed Harvard Kennedy School Prof. Erica Chenoweth (pronouns: they/them) to Wednesday’s episode of The Daily Show, where the two strategized how to combat the “dictator” president. One tactic Chenoweth came up with was for “limited strikes.”At one point, Kosta wondered, “Sometimes it can feel like taking on the president of the United States is too big of a task, but you’ve spoken before about, there are targets that are lower down the rung that can make as much of a difference. Am I saying that correctly?” Sure Democrats just won big, but The Daily Show is still throwing around words like “dictator.” Michael Kosta wonders, “Sometimes it can feel like taking on the president of the United States is too big of a task, but you have spoken before about, there are targets that are lower… pic.twitter.com/C3N8JKfVCm— Alex Christy (@alexchristy17) November 5, 2026 Chenoweth replied that, “I think most people who study civil resistance and nonviolent action would argue that it’s rarely possible to melt the heart of a dictator, but what you can do is constrain his options and begin to withhold the social, political, and economic power and the pillars that they need in order to do what they want.”Kosta then further inquired, “It feels like protesting feels good and does send a message, but there’s other shit we can do, right? That is this word I love: Mass noncooperation. Economic protests and boycotts. What are other examples of that?”Chenoweth rewound to the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa and proposed strikes as an answer to Kosta’s question:Yeah, so during the South African anti-Apartheid movement, non-cooperation played a really important role in shifting the willingness of the business community there to basically support reformist politicians that were willing to do business with the ANC and begin to transition the country toward a democratic transition, and those included things like black townships refusing to buy for, you know, weeks or months on end and engaging in strikes. Limited strikes in order to really impact the economic situation there. Kosta then wonders, “It feels like protesting feels good and does send a message but there is other shit we can do, right? That is this word I love: Mass-noncooperation. Economic protests and boycotts. What are other examples of that?”Chenoweth replies by invoking South Africa… pic.twitter.com/97rllGOFHo— Alex Christy (@alexchristy17) November 5, 2026 Republicans may have lost in a big way, but voters did not vote for Democrats because they want comedy show hosts and Harvard professors to encourage people to go on strike over politics. In fact, the fact that Democrats did win in such large numbers is evidence that Kosta and Chenoweth’s desire to portray America in the Trump era as a dictatorship has no basis in reality.Here is a transcript for the November 4 show:Comedy Central The Daily Show11/4/202611:24 PM ETMICHAEL KOSTA: Sometimes it can feel like taking on the president of the United States is too big of a task, but you’ve spoken before about, there are targets that are lower down the rung that can make as much of a difference. Am I saying that correctly?ERICA CHENOWETH: I think most people who study civil resistance and nonviolent action would argue that it’s rarely possible to melt the heart of a dictator–KOSTA: Right.CHENOWETH: – but what you can do is constrain his options –KOSTA: Wow.CHENOWETH: – and begin to withhold the social, political, and economic power and the pillars that they need in order to do what they want.KOSTA: It feels like protesting feels good and does send a message, but there’s other shit we can do, right? That is this word I love: Mass noncooperation. Economic protests and boycotts. What are other examples of that?CHENOWETH: Yeah, so during the South African anti-Apartheid movement, non-cooperation played a really important role in shifting the willingness of the business community there to basically support reformist politicians that were willing to do business with the ANC and begin to transition the country toward a democratic transition, and those included things like black townships refusing to buy for, you know, weeks or months on end and engaging in strikes. Limited strikes in order to really impact the economic situation there.
Riley Gaines: Voters, Sophie Cunningham Give Girl Athletes Hope
Popular WNBA star Sophie Cunningham’s support for protecting female sports from biological males posing as females will embolden female athletes to continue speaking out, former NCAA All-Star swimmer Riley Gaines said Wednesday, commenting on the results of four state ballot measures passed in Tuesday’s midterm elections.Colorado, Washington, Nebraska and Arizona had initiatives to ensure that female athletes don’t have to compete against biological males who “identify” as females in school sports. All four measures passed, as even Blue state voters in Colorado and Washington declared that only females should participate in sports designated for females.“This will give them hope,” Gaines said in an interview on Fox News Channel, when asked how the results will affect the teenage girls who have been courageously speaking out against the unfairness of allowing transgender females to compete against actual females.Gaines also praised the influence of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who has been embraced by WNBA fans, but is infamous with the league’s activist elite for saying female sports should be protected:“You look at people like Sophie Cunningham, who has been a hero to these girls. You look at how she has been embraced. Her stock has only increased ten-fold.“That gives these girls security to keep going on full steam ahead.”
The passage of the four ballot measures was unsurprising, because the vast majority of Americans believe female sports should be protected, Gaines said. What is baffling, however, is that two Blue states would vote in favor of conservative values and policies, while Red states like Texas would elect far-left politicians.Biological sex isn’t a matter of opinion and even those who claim it is know better, Gaines said:“No one actually thinks – I think even Democrat politicians who are pushing this narrative and voting on these things – I don’t even think they believe men can get pregnant and women need prostate exams and tampons belong in boys’ bathrooms.“Of course, those are insane ideas, and you shouldn’t believe a word out of any their mouths if they say men can become women.”“Voters say, ‘Enough,’ Gaines explained:“We want accountability. We want transparency. And we want our children to be protected. We want women to be protected in their sports, in their bathrooms, and so on.”“The people had their voices heard yesterday on that,” Gaines said.
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Apple’s new $299 device comes with a warning for buyers
Imagine purchasing a new Apple product for $299, only to discover that it costs more to obtain the features you really want.
Customers of Apple’s newest home appliance may have to deal with it.
Apple (AAPL) is preparing to release HomeView, a smart-home display that combines artificial intelligence, facial recognition, video calling, and home-security controls.
The device arrives Nov. 13, according to Apple’s official announcement.
However, the $299 beginning price may not be sufficient to meet every customer’s expectations.
A compatible camera and a qualified iCloud+ membership are prerequisites for advanced home security capabilities. A compatible iPhone or iPad with Apple Intelligence is required for certain customized Siri features.
And there’s another important feature hidden in Apple’s presentation: Expanded access to certain AI functions will eventually be offered for a price.
This doesn’t mean that all HomeView owners will have to pay for an AI membership, but before making a purchase, customers should be aware of what they are paying for.
The difference is important for families who already struggle with ongoing digital bills.
It also shows Apple investors how the business may transform another hardware acquisition into a longer-term services potential.
Apple’s $299 HomeView has costs buyers should check
HomeView has an improved Siri assistant, a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, and face recognition for up to six household members.
It can show calendars, play music, conduct FaceTime calls, and operate connected smart home appliances. Apple also promotes clever security capabilities that can identify deliveries, cars, pets, and recognizable faces.
For a family worried about deliveries or home security, such features seem helpful.
However, Apple said intelligent camera recognition requires a supported iCloud+ subscription and compatible cameras.
According to Apple’s iCloud+ pricing page, subscription plans start at 99 cents monthly.
One camera’s HomeKit Secure Video recordings are supported under the basic 50GB subscription. Five cameras are supported by the $2.99 monthly plan, while an unlimited number of cameras are supported by the $9.99 plan.
So, in addition to the HomeView purchase, a family enrolled in the $2.99 plan would pay $35.88 a year.
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Cameras that work together are available separately. Additionally, wall installation may raise the starting price.
With Apple’s compatible USB-C wall connection priced at $59.95, the total hardware cost before taxes is $358.95. The price of the more costly AC wired mount is $79.95.
These features may not be necessary for consumers who only want music, FaceTime, and simple smart home controls.
However, rather than depending on the advertised price, customers interested in security monitoring should determine the total setup cost.
Apple reveals another important catch with Siri AI
HomeView features Apple’s updated Siri AI assistant. Siri can converse more naturally, respond to inquiries, and comprehend data that appears on the screen.
However, there is a crucial prerequisite for its most customized features. According to Apple, customers who want to obtain personal context from messages, calendars, and other apps must pair HomeView with an iPhone or iPad that’s compatible with Apple Intelligence.
Customers may still use Siri’s conversational and general-knowledge features without the gadget. They just won’t get the same customized experience.
There’s a possible future cost, too. The footnotes of Apple’s HomeView announcement state that certain AI features relying on server-side models will have daily usage limits, and that expanded access will soon be offered for a not-yet-specified price.
Customers should be sure their current devices provide the functionality they want before investing in HomeView mainly for Siri AI. They can’t assume that all future AI advancements will be offered for free.
Apple’s new $299 device has a subscription twist.FREDERIC J. BROWN / Getty Images
Who should buy Apple’s HomeView, and who should skip it?
For consumers who have already invested in Apple’s ecosystem, HomeView could make sense. The new display would be useful for someone who has an iCloud+ membership, smart lighting, security cameras, and compatible iPhones.
Family members might examine information and manage gadgets from a single screen rather than launching many apps.
According to Apple, HomeView can show up to nine compatible security camera feeds at once. In addition to providing individualized calendars, reminders, and other information, it can identify household members.
However, not everyone needs an additional screen. Customers may already own gadgets that do things like play music, set timers, or check the weather.
The same holds true for homes without smart home gadgets that are compatible.
Ordinary lights, locks, and thermostats won’t instantly become linked devices for households that purchase HomeView. And Apple’s home platform or similar smart-home standards must be supported by those accessories.
The logical strategy for consumers is to determine which current home issue HomeView would solve. If the appeal is nothing more than the gadget seeming intriguing, it may make sense to wait for independent assessments.
Why Apple’s HomeView gadget matters for its stock
The debut of HomeView reveals a significant aspect of Apple’s strategy. The device encourages customers to use more services and gives the company another chance to sell hardware.
iCloud+, Apple Music, and other subscriptions already bring in recurring income for Apple, and a connected-home display may strengthen these connections.
According to Reuters‘ coverage of the announcement, Apple is competing against established smart-home offerings from Amazon and Google.
This competition presents opportunities and difficulties.
The gadget may have a natural appeal among Apple’s current user base. Strong HomeView sales might also boost demand for hardware and motivate investors to spend more on related services and accessories.
But because Apple hasn’t released a sales estimate for the gadget, its financial effect is not yet known.
The more significant long-term concern is whether customers will embrace more customized AI services that may ultimately come with extra costs.
What Apple customers should do before Nov. 13
Apple is accepting HomeView preorders ahead of its Nov. 13 retail release.
However, customers don’t need to hurry. The best course of action is to determine which features are necessary, compute extra expenses, and verify compatibility.
A large portion of the required infrastructure may already be present in a current iCloud+ subscription with compatible devices. Without those items, a whole system could cost much more than $299.
Buyers should differentiate between features that are accessible at launch and those that need future software upgrades or compatible hardware. Additionally, anyone drawn to the prospect of increasingly advanced AI should consider Apple’s announcement on future paid access.
HomeView may improve daily routines for customers who already have smart home appliances. Still, it could become costly if the device requires setting up new ways to perform functions that their current gadgets already handle.
Homes will be smarter thanks to Apple’s latest display. Whether a purchase makes sufficient financial sense is the true determining factor.
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