Election Administration
Election-night totals are preliminary; local and state officials must reconcile ballots, complete required reviews and certify the official result.
Published November 4, 2026 · Election-night totals remain unofficial until state and local certification
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White House & Congress · 2026-11-04
Two enacted measures extend a federal religious-freedom commission through fiscal 2028 and an ALS research-and-access program through fiscal 2031.
Read full articleWhite House & Space Policy · 2026-11-04
A new proclamation states broad national ambitions for exploration and settlement while retaining references to U.S. law and international obligations.
Read full articleBusiness & Economy · 2026-11-04
The goods-and-services deficit was $105.0 billion, with exports at $321.5 billion and imports at $426.6 billion.
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Federal survey data show little monthly change in openings, hires and total separations, while quits rose to 3.4 million.
Read full articleFederal Contracting & Cybersecurity · 2026-11-04
ILC Dover and ILC Astrospace resolved federal allegations involving contract cybersecurity controls for Army, Missile Defense Agency and NASA work.
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The Bethesda-based contractor agreed to approximately $29.5 million in combined payments to resolve discrimination and federal-contracting allegations.
Read full articleNational Security & Washington · 2026-11-04
A Maryland man admitted conspiring to transmit national-defense information to Ethiopia while holding positions with federal agencies.
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An Oklahoma man is accused of sending threatening letters containing nonhazardous white powder to election offices, Congress and other recipients.
Read full articleWashington Sports · 2026-11-04
Washington scored five times after falling behind 4-0, but the late rally ended one goal short against the Stars.
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The Thursday series begins with jazz harp, followed by a biodiversity mapping program and a Stradivari performance later in the month.
Read full articleWellness, Travel & Public Health · 2026-11-04
International air travelers must attest that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the prior 21 days unless exempted.
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White House & Congress · 2026-11-04
Two enacted measures extend a federal religious-freedom commission through fiscal 2028 and an ALS research-and-access program through fiscal 2031.
Read full articleWhite House & Space Policy · 2026-11-04
A new proclamation states broad national ambitions for exploration and settlement while retaining references to U.S. law and international obligations.
Read full articleBusiness & Economy · 2026-11-04
The goods-and-services deficit was $105.0 billion, with exports at $321.5 billion and imports at $426.6 billion.
Read full articleWashington Tribune
White House & Congress · 2026-11-04
Two enacted measures extend a federal religious-freedom commission through fiscal 2028 and an ALS research-and-access program through fiscal 2031.
Read full articleCongress & Campaign Finance · 2026-11-04
Congressional committees, PACs and party committees face a December 3 deadline for post-general reports covering activity through November 23.
Read full articleElection Administration · 2026-11-04
Election-night totals are preliminary; local and state officials must reconcile ballots, complete required reviews and certify the official result.
Read full articleWashington Tribune
Election Administration · 2026-11-04
Election-night totals are preliminary; local and state officials must reconcile ballots, complete required reviews and certify the official result.
Read full articleNational Security & Washington · 2026-11-04
A Maryland man admitted conspiring to transmit national-defense information to Ethiopia while holding positions with federal agencies.
Read full articleWashington Sports · 2026-11-04
Washington scored five times after falling behind 4-0, but the late rally ended one goal short against the Stars.
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