Drone Boat Maker Saildrone Wins Protest Over Navy Contract
A federal judge’s ruling on the side of the small defense contractor was a rarity, as most company protests against government bidding decisions do not prevail.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026A wider view. A military perspective.THE DAILY BRIEFING
2026 ELECTIONS · DIRECT FROM THE CAMPAIGNS
Browse candidate replies What candidates say about military life
Attributed campaign replies on service members, families and veterans. Detailed answers and short replies are labeled separately.
NEWS DESKLatest story 9m ago · 72 publishers in this briefing
THE STORIES THAT MATTER
YOUR DAILY SITUATIONAL AWARENESSThe front page.
ALSO ONthe radarMore to know today
U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure - The New York Times
Trump Says in Interview That He Will Accept Election Results
Thales subsidiary lands US Navy contract for remote mine hunting modules
Former Army secretary Dan Driscoll heads to OpenAI
MAKE IT YOUR BRIEFING
The news feed
1018 stories from the past 7 daysSnapshot 04:37 UTC
Stories stay searchable after leaving this briefing. Search the full archive
Democrat Wins a Kansas Senate Seat for the First Time Since 1932
The Rev. Adam Hamilton, a centrist Democrat, ousted Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican who was bogged down by President Trump’s unpopularity.
Missouri Voters Reject Republican Attempt to Restore Ban on Abortions
Missourians established a right to abortion two years ago, overturning a near-total ban. Republican lawmakers asked them to reverse course this year.
Gina Hinojosa Wins Texas Governor Race in Major Upset, Defeating Greg Abbott
State Representative Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott, denying him a fourth term and becoming the first Hispanic candidate elected to lead the state.
Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, wins return to US Senate
More than $450m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive elections this cycle.
Rob Sand Is Elected Iowa Governor, Ending Republicans’ Hold on the Seat
A hunter and former prosecutor, Mr. Sand avoided traditional Democratic labels and cast himself as dedicated to Iowans first.
Sherrod Brown Regains an Ohio Senate Seat in Crucial Win for Democrats
Ousted two years ago by a Republican challenger, Mr. Brown returns to Washington in the seat once held by Vice President JD Vance.
Xavier Becerra Becomes California’s First Latino Elected as Governor, Defeating Steve Hilton
Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who has served in various roles at the state and federal level, will succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Talarico Defeats Paxton in Texas Senate Race, Ending a Three-Decade Drought for Democrats
James Talarico, a state lawmaker, beat Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general, after a bruising and costly campaign.
Paul Pelosi Prohibited From Driving After Crash in Napa Valley
Nancy Pelosi’s husband was charged with a misdemeanor after he hit a parked car and drove away. He will not be allowed to drive for six months.
Missouri Voters Reject Congressional Map Redrawn to Boost Republicans
The map, redrawn at President Trump’s behest, would have positioned Republicans to flip a Democratic-held congressional seat in the Kansas City area.
Democrats Outperform in Three States
Democrats have won key Senate races in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Our election data reporter Evan Reynolds explains how Democrats did well even in some historically Republican counties in these Southern states.
Shomari Figures Holds Redrawn Alabama House Seat for Democrats
Representative Shomari Figures won even though a new Republican-drawn map changed his district, a move prompted by the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
Talarico wins Texas Senate race, ending decades of Republican dominance
This is a breaking news story.
Nervous Republicans await results at Paxton’s Texas election party
Texas Republicans are anxiously waiting to see if the state’s attorney general can hold off his Democrat challenger.
Amy Acton, a Democrat, Defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor’s Race
Dr. Amy Acton’s candidacy had initially seemed a long shot, given Ohio’s longtime Republican lean and the deep pockets of her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy.
Trump Says in Interview That He Will Accept Election Results
In an interview with two Times reporters, President Trump blamed the G.O.P.’s losses on the fact that he was not on the ballot and said he was willing to work with Democrats.
Republicans Hold Oklahoma U.S. Senate Seat with Kevin Hern Victory
Four-term Republican Congressman Kevin Hern won the Oklahoma U.S. Senate race Tuesday night, securing an already-red seat for the GOP, NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected.
Deb Haaland Is First Native American Woman to Be Elected Governor After New Mexico Win
The former congresswoman and interior secretary pledged to resist the Trump administration. She will be the nation’s first female Native American governor.
Maddow: Midterm Turnout Is 'Frickin' One Finger Salute' from Voters
Tuesday on MS NOW’s “We the People 2026,” co-host Rachel Maddow said the large midterm turnout is a “frickin one finger salute” from voters to the idea that there is widespread voter fraud. Maddow said, “One of the things that happens in…
Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina’s Senate seat
Andrews beats Republican incumbent Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, in a major upset.
Democrats Win South Carolina Senate Seat
Our election data reporter Christine Zhang explains how double-digit swings in several counties helped Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, defeat Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, flipping South Carolina in the U.S. Senate race.
Democrats win US House in growing midterms wave against Trump - Inquirer.net
Democrats win US House in growing midterms wave against Trump Inquirer.net
Sen. Cory Booker Wins Re-Election in New Jersey
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) has won re-election in the state of New Jersey, defeating Republican challenger Justin Murphy.
Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia holding Senate seat for Democrats
Jon Ossoff has been reelected to the Senate in Georgia holding on to a key seat for the Democrats.
FOLLOW THE BIGGER PICTURE
9 NEWS DESKSAround the world. Across your interests.
Defense, readiness & the people who serve
Report: Israel Warns U.S. Iran May Be Preparing to Use Chemical Weapons
EXCLUSIVE: SNC pulls out of Navy’s trainer jet competition, leaving Textron likely winner
First HH-60W to succeed aging Hueys arrives at Joint Base Andrews
100,000 documents stolen from ‘isolated’ NSW Health server - SMH.com.au
Hegseth’s ‘Future of Warfare’ Panel Stacked With Contractors Who Stand to Profit: Lawsuit
Estados Unidos prueba sistemas antidrones en su Base Naval de Guantánamo - CiberCuba
The events shaping a connected world
Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, wins return to US Senate
F35B 2 - Yahoo!
「」 RBC - Yahoo!
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic wins
F35B 2 - Infoseek
Anthrax Outbreak in Africa’s Oldest National Park Is Killing Hippos
Across the country, beyond the headlines
Democrat Wins a Kansas Senate Seat for the First Time Since 1932
Democrats Win US House Control, Move Closer to Senate Majority - Bloomberg.com
Harvest of Ancient 'Red Rice' Held in Tsutsu District, Tsushima City; Local Junior High Students and 30 Residents Take Part
Flavio Bolsonaro Teases Media Blitz as Brazil’s Top Conservatives Move On from Election
Information on Initiatives to Secure Nursing Care Personnel
、2PTSD 1969
Washington, elections & public policy
Trump Says in Interview That He Will Accept Election Results
Republicans Hold Oklahoma U.S. Senate Seat with Kevin Hern Victory
Democrats win US House in growing midterms wave against Trump - Inquirer.net
Election Day: Here is the No. 1 issue we're watching as a signal for stocks
Maddow: Midterm Turnout Is 'Frickin' One Finger Salute' from Voters
Sen. Cory Booker Wins Re-Election in New Jersey
The ideas and tools changing how we live
AMD rides data center riches to ‘largest and most profitable’ quarter in history
California fights "preposterous" Trump admin demand to scrap state broadband laws
Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows
The Sideload 050: The phones Samsung and Google won’t make
Voting Problems Cause a Surge in Misleading Fraud Claims Online
All the news about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake
Models, research & the next wave of computing
The biggest modding site in PC gaming is taking a stance on AI
Google responds to political backlash over removing search from schools that ban AI
Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity
Government’s next AI challenge: Accountability
ChatGPT has hit roughly 20% of Google Search volume, OpenAI says
On the field, around the leagues
A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?
Raphinha, Lamal fire Barcelona to 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa
JJ Watt Blasts Slow NFL Refs: 'I'm Just Gonna Say It'
Fanatics takes bigger NHL design role with all-32 team Hometown Remix jerseys
Muharraq Thrash Sitra 4-0 to Climb Bahrain Premier League Table - News of Bahrain
Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration - AP News
Markets, industry & the economy
No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather
Jim Cramer sees signs of life in tech stocks — but not from the usual winners
Jim Cramer says it's time to look beyond tech. Here are 4 consumer stocks he likes
Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
Poundland supplier 'will lose millions' if retailer collapses
Strand bookstore to pay nearly $1.5 million over Covid loan tied to Sen. Wyden's wife
Veterans, families, benefits & federal service
Many federal employee separations were not truly ‘voluntary,’ survey shows
Tricare Prime vs. Select: How to Choose Before Dec. 8
258 veterans are running for House, Senate in midterm elections
Pfizer hikes full-year outlook on new product growth, taps company veteran as new CFO
Big deals in European defense and American fighters | Defense Dollars
VIDEO -- Army Veteran and Father of Five Gets Big Surprise During Miami Heat Game: 'We Are Very Happy'
A clear view of the news.
Headlines and excerpts are attributed to their publishers. The front page gives priority to recent defense and military community reporting while including other topics and limiting repeat sources; the feed defaults to newest first. Opinion and AI-assisted analysis are labeled when identified. Browse up to 120 recent stories per desk, with a maximum of 48 per publisher in each desk. The full archive includes older reporting. Sports includes BBC Sport and ESPN RSS feeds when available. Open a story for context and source links.