Good evening, and welcome to your Daily Briefing. Today’s morning edition was delayed, so this briefing arrives later than usual. Here is what matters most from the past day, what to watch tonight and in the days ahead, and a little good news to end on.
Top stories
U.S. Strikes Iranian Air Defenses on Qeshm Island, Launches Border Task Force
President Trump called Friday’s strike on an Iranian anti-aircraft system near the Strait of Hormuz “minor,” while Central Command set up a new team to watch Iran’s land borders. Qatar says talks to end the war are still alive.
Israel’s Herzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Government in Setback for Netanyahu
Backed by 67 of 120 lawmakers, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot gets the first chance to build a coalition, and Prime Minister Netanyahu is now calling for a unity government.
Colom’s Lead in Mississippi Senate Race Tops 2,500 as Hyde-Smith Says ‘Not Over’
Counties are still working through affidavit and mail ballots. Alaska’s Senate race goes to ranked-choice counting on Nov. 18.
Man Arrested Near White House With Three Guns Is Held Without Bond
The Secret Service found three firearms in a stolen truck parked blocks from the White House late Thursday. No one was hurt.
Consumer Sentiment Rises to 3-Month High as Stocks End Rough Week Mixed
Americans felt a bit better about the economy in early November, though high prices remain the top worry and stocks posted weekly losses.
First-Time Home Buyers’ Median Age Holds at Record 40 in NAR’s 2026 Profile
First-time buyers made up 22% of purchases, and more of them are relying on family money, while mortgage rates eased to 7.18%.
3 Charged in $129 Million Scheme Using AI to Impersonate CEOs and Lawyers
Prosecutors say the group used AI to fake executives’ voices on calls. The warning signs apply to family scam calls too.
Trial Tests Stopping Statins After 70: Safety Goal Met, More Heart Events Seen
A European study gives older adults and their doctors more to weigh. Researchers stress no one should stop a statin without medical advice.
No. 3 Utah Rallies Past No. 9 BYU 28-20 in Holy War to Stay Unbeaten
Utah’s defense shut out BYU after halftime and picked off four passes to move to 9-0.
Pope Leo Urges Uruguay to ‘Build’ Peace as 12-Day Latin America Trip Begins
Weeks after lung surgery, the pope began his longest trip yet with a call to build bridges between people.
What to watch
- Tonight, 7:30 p.m. ET: No. 1 Miami at No. 11 Notre Dame on NBC and Peacock, and No. 2 Georgia at No. 10 Ole Miss on ABC. Read our preview of both games.
- Sunday: Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to formally hand Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a government at 5 p.m. local time in Jerusalem.
- Monday, Nov. 9: Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill for the lame-duck session, with a Dec. 11 government funding deadline ahead.
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: The October consumer price index arrives, and Israel’s new Knesset is sworn in.
Good news
The Netherlands has pledged $500 million over 10 years to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, a fund designed to help protect hundreds of millions of hectares of tropical forest, according to this week’s roundup from Good Good Good.
Quote of the day
“The storm came to test you, not to keep you.” — Jonathan Anthony Burkett
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Sources: AmericanTV, “Week 10 College Football 2026 TV Schedule” (accessed November 7, 2026); Gray DC via WTAP, “Congress enters lame duck session following midterm elections” (November 7, 2026); Good Good Good, “Good News This Week: November 7, 2026” (November 7, 2026); Upstormed News reporting linked above.
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