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[Evan Koslof @ekoslof]

MISSISSIPPI GOES BLUE:

In the most stunning result of the #Midterms, the MS Senate Race has gone for Dem @scott_colom.

It was a close race. He's up by less than 5,000 votes right now.

He's the first black person elected to Senate from MS since reconstruction.

@SpectrumNewsDC

[Spectrum Bay News 9 @BN9]

Here it is in all its beauty. The SS United States is out in the Gulf as crews finish the prep work to sink the ship just off the Florida coast.

[Spectrum News NY1 @NY1]

The FDNY says it is sending a major rescue response to Brooklyn after receiving reports of a building collapse with people trapped inside.

Read more: https://t.co/iqL21qTKnc

[Cassie Semyon @casssemyon]

Nearly two years after the LA wildfires, survivors are still waiting for disaster relief from the federal government. I asked @RepPeteAguilar this week how high a priority this is for Democrats as they prepare to take the majority. "It's a very high priority within this lame duck," he told me, adding that if it doesn't happen then, Democrats would address the issue during the appropriations process in the new year.

[Spectrum Bay News 9 @BN9]

Crews are still working to prep the U.S. United States for its final resting place just off the Florida coast near Destin. Crowds are watching the coverage from a watch party at AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar.

[Evan Koslof @ekoslof]

I asked @AOC about whether she thought fellow New Yorker @SenSchumer should be majority Leader in #Senate.

Her ally @SenSanders came out against Schumer today.

@SpectrumNewsDC @NY1

[Evan Koslof @ekoslof]

GOP SHAKEUP:

House Republicans vote for @Jim_Jordan as new Minority Leader, after GOP suffered major losses in #Midterms.

The choice signals the GOP will take a combative posture as Dems take majorities.

In Senate, @LeaderJohnThune selected as party leader.

@SpectrumNewsDC

[Spectrum News NY1 @NY1]

Amid widespread expectation that he will be the next Speaker of the House, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn told NY1's @errollouis that voters can "expect a very different and aggressive approach" from House Democrats in ensuring taxpayer dollars are being spent on making life more affordable for the American people.

Watch the full interview at 7 p.m. Tuesday on "Inside City Hall."

[Spectrum News NY1 @NY1]

Brooklyn Representative and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told NY1's @errollouis that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth "is not going to be around for much longer," with Jeffries poised to lead Democrats as Speaker of the House once they assume a majority in January.

"This is the most unqualified so-called Secretary of Defense in American history. He's been a disaster," Jeffries said.

Watch the full interview at 7 p.m. Tuesday on "Inside City Hall."

[Spectrum News NY1 @NY1]

Sen. Charles Schumer is coming off one of his greatest political victories: the recapturing of control of the U.S. Senate by Democrats.

However, a growing number of voters in New York are calling for a change. In fact, Schumer's statewide approval ratings show a dip to around 33% as progressives push for a louder, more liberal voice.

With Schumer up for reelection in two years at age 77, the political world is watching: will he run for another six-year term, or will a primary challenge from progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reshape New York politics?

[Evan Koslof @ekoslof]

Speaker Mike Johnson — spoke while entering conference vote on new Speaker. He didn’t share who he’s supporting b/w Scalise and Jordan.

He was also asked about what went wrong for GOP in Midterms.

@SpectrumNewsDC

[Cassie Semyon @casssemyon]

The largest incoming class of freshman lawmakers in nearly a century is on Capitol Hill this week for its orientation before being sworn in next year.

We caught up with a few incoming lawmakers from California about their priorities come January: https://t.co/XRAvlmtwg2

[Evan Koslof @ekoslof]

What’s the mood in there?

I asked @Kat_Cammack about the mood inside the room where GOP is voting on new leadership after crushing losses last week in #Midterms.

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[Reena Jade Diamante @reenajade]

Sen.-elect @jamestalarico strikes a bipartisan note as he begins learning the ropes on Capitol Hill. He joins other incoming lawmakers for orientation, after becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Texas in 38 years. My latest report: https://t.co/1VTOZIMrOo

[Charlotte Scott @reportsbychar]

.@SenRonJohnson told me he wants to delay the GOP leadership vote due to what he calls an “electoral defeat so significant that it demands change.” He said he’s not running himself to lead the party. @SpectrumNewsDC @SpectrumNews1WI

[Erin Kelly @ErinKYSpectrum]

Last week, Secretary Pete Hegseth referred to Kentucky @RepThomasMassie as a "disgruntled, defeated congressman." Massie, who reintroduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth today, told me: "I'm a defeated congressman. I'm not disgruntled." @SpectrumNewsDC @SpectrumNews1KY

[Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin @SpectrumNews1WI]

Just shy of a week after election, Congressman-elect Mitchell Berman was in D.C. for new member orientation.

He reflected on what has surprised him so far and how he's settling in.

[Reena Jade Diamante @reenajade]

Spotted on Capitol Hill Sen.-elect @jamestalarico of Texas followed by Sen.-elect @RoyCooperNC of North Carolina.

@SpectrumNews1TX @SpectrumNewsDC

[Reuben Jones @ReubenJones1]

I spoke with 4 of the Democrats that flipped heavily Republican seats in North Carolina on Tuesday.

Richard Ojeda beat Rep. Richard Hudson (#NC09)
Paul Barringer beat. Rep. Brad Knott (#NC13)
Cyril Jefferson beat Rep. Addison McDowell (#NC06)
Lakesha Womack beat Rep. Tim Moore (#NC14) #ncpol

[Evan Koslof @ekoslof]

A MAJOR SHAKEUP:

@POTUS taps @StephenM to be his new Chief of Staff, replacing @SusieWiles.

Miller has been by his side for more than a decade but he's a polarizing figure in DC. He's the architect of the President's hardline immigration platform.

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