U.S. Department of the Treasury: 5 Nov 2026
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned four individuals and 41 entities tied to the Cambodia-based Prince Group transnational criminal organization and its scam infrastructure. Officials said the network uses cyber-enabled fraud and international businesses to launder proceeds from U.S. and global victims. The action builds on earlier Prince Group designations and aligns with a March 2026 executive order on cybercrime and predatory schemes.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: 5 Nov 2026
NOAA said its National Weather Service has begun operating the Rapid Refresh Forecast System, a next-generation hourly-updating regional weather model. RRFS combines strengths of existing short-term models, including 3-kilometer grid forecasts, and adds tools for fire weather, smoke and dust. Administrator Neil Jacobs called the research-to-operations transition a major step in modernizing NOAA’s forecast suite.
U.S. Department of Energy: 5 Nov 2026
The National Nuclear Security Administration said the United States can again produce a specialized binary alloy used in nuclear weapons radiation cases after a 20-year gap. NNSA approved resumed production at the Y-12 National Security Complex following evaluation by Lawrence Livermore and Los Alamos national laboratories. Administrator Brandon Williams linked the step to broader stockpile modernization under the Trump administration.
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom: 5 Nov 2026
California’s State Water Resources Control Board approved the final water-right permit for the Sites Reservoir, a 1.5 million-acre-foot off-stream project in Glenn and Colusa counties. Governor Gavin Newsom said the reservoir is the largest new storage project of its kind in more than 50 years and would hold enough water to supply more than 4.5 million homes for a year. The design captures Sacramento River water in high-flow periods for use in prolonged dry conditions.
U.S. Department of the Treasury: 5 Nov 2026
The U.S. Treasury and IRS announced Qualified Opportunity Zone designations for more than 6,500 communities across all 50 states, territories and the District of Columbia. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts, Opportunity Zone incentives were permanently renewed with added support for eligible rural investment. Officials said the designations give investors and local leaders longer-term certainty to direct capital into overlooked areas.
U.S. Department of State: 5 Nov 2026
The State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, with the FBI, DEA and Justice Department, raised rewards totaling up to $50 million for information on Tren de Aragua leaders. Offers include up to $20 million for Yohan José Romero and higher amounts for other charged figures. The rewards fall under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program and follow a July 2026 superseding indictment in the Southern District of Texas.
The White House: 5 Nov 2026
First Lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House after the localized ceasefire in Oleshky, in what the White House described as a historic gathering. She said she served as Exclusive Intermediary in securing the ceasefire, delivering humanitarian aid and helping evacuate nearly 800 people. Ukrainian representatives presented her with Ukraine’s Order of Princess Olga, First Class.
The White House: 5 Nov 2026
President Donald J. Trump proclaimed the Oval Office a national monument under the Antiquities Act, citing its historic and architectural significance within the White House West Wing. The proclamation notes that the White House grounds are already a National Historic Landmark administered by the National Park Service as part of the President’s Park. It states that the monument’s boundaries are limited to the Oval Office itself.
U.S. Department of Justice: 5 Nov 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice launched a Super Intelligence Task Force to support American leadership in advanced AI while preventing misuse that could threaten national security. Led by Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward and Associate Deputy Attorney General Stephen Weiss, the unit will work with industry and enforce laws against hostile misuse of the technology. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the task force will partner with innovators as capabilities evolve.
NASA: 4 Nov 2026
NASA selected Astranis Space Technologies, Global Enterprise Solutions and Viasat for firm-fixed-price contracts to develop Ka-band space relay concepts compatible with current missions. Maximum potential values are about $264.3 million, $340.4 million and $460.9 million respectively. The awards under NextSTEP-3 support continuity as NASA plans to retire Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System capacity over time.
Office of Governor Brad Little: 4 Nov 2026
Idaho Governor Brad Little thanked voters after winning the November 3, 2026 election, securing a historic third term as the state’s 33rd governor. In a statement from Boise, Little pointed to rising wages and household incomes, job growth above the national average, record tax relief and strengthened rural healthcare over his eight years in office, and said there was more work to do.
Office of Governor Wes Moore: 4 Nov 2026
Maryland Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Planning said the Maryland Historical Trust awarded more than $18 million in historic revitalization tax credits to nine preservation projects. The projects are expected to leverage over $85 million in additional investment and create more than 898 jobs. Awardees include Public School No. 111 in Baltimore City and the Pikesville Armory in Baltimore County, and several projects will add new housing.
Office of Governor Jared Polis: 4 Nov 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s 2026 Keep Colorado Wild Act Report shows about 1.6 million Keep Colorado Wild passes were sold in fiscal year 2026, up 5%, generating over $43.2 million. The optional $29 annual pass, added at vehicle registration, covers entry to 43 state parks and has raised about $146 million since January 2023. Funds support park maintenance, backcountry search and rescue, avalanche forecasting and wildlife programs.
Office of Governor Kathy Hochul: 4 Nov 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said mental health platform Grow Therapy will open a new office of more than 78,000 square feet at 145 Delancey Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The company plans to create 123 full-time jobs, invest $9.9 million in research and development and spend $15 million on the space. Empire State Development is offering up to $1.4 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits.
The White House: 4 Nov 2026
First Lady Melania Trump and Louisiana State University have secured $5 million to create a permanent endowment funding Fostering the Future scholarships for LSU students who experienced foster care. Mrs. Trump will travel to Baton Rouge to make an announcement at the university and attend the LSU Tigers versus Alabama Crimson Tide football game at Tiger Stadium, where a Fostering the Future campaign will be featured.
U.S. Department of the Treasury: 4 Nov 2026
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned a network run by India-based Suniel Kumar Sharma and his spouse, Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, accusing it of supplying false flags and fake certifications to vessels carrying Iranian petroleum. OFAC also designated Türkiye-based Fugo Ground Services Inc for supporting Iran’s aviation sector and issued an industry alert on falsely flagged vessels. The actions fall under Operation Economic Outcast and Executive Order 13902.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: 4 Nov 2026
NOAA and NASA scientists reported that the 2026 Antarctic ozone hole was the seventh-largest in 48 years of monitoring, driven by an unusually powerful polar vortex. Between September 7 and October 13 it averaged about 9.6 million square miles, peaking at 10.5 million square miles on September 18. Scientists said the ozone layer remains on track to recover by the 2070s under the Montreal Protocol.
NASA: 4 Nov 2026
NASA unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a crewed experimental aircraft, at the UP.Summit at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on November 4, 2026. The research platform uses reconfigurable flight-control technology and can carry up to 2,000 pounds of experimental payloads. It has a 10,000-pound takeoff weight, cruises at Mach 0.75, reaches up to 45,000 feet and has a range of about 1,726 miles, with its first NASA flight expected within two years.
NASA: 4 Nov 2026
NASA outlined accelerated Artemis plans aimed at returning Americans to the lunar surface in 2028. Artemis III, set for 2027, will send four astronauts on a planned 14-day Earth-orbit mission to test Orion docking with SpaceX and Blue Origin lander test vehicles. For the Artemis IV landing in 2028, NASA is weighing two SLS upper-stage options and plans a lighter Axiom Space “Sortie suit” for the first moonwalks.
Office of Governor Mark Gordon: 4 Nov 2026
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Governor-elect Eric Barlow issued a joint statement on WE Soda’s announced reduction in soda ash miners in Sweetwater County, calling it terrible news for a cornerstone industry. They said they are talking with federal officials, producers, utilities and others on strengthening the market for the material, and that state workforce, unemployment and family services agencies are coordinating to help displaced workers and their families.
Office of Governor Patrick Morrisey: 4 Nov 2026
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $3.2 million Water Filtration Initiative to provide clean drinking water to 5,000 households in McDowell and Mingo counties that rely on private wells, springs or cisterns. It combines $1.2 million in federal Rural Health Transformation funds for 1,000 high-priority homes with $2 million from the Governor’s Civil Contingent Fund for 4,000 more. Distribution is expected to begin in February 2027.
Office of Governor Kevin Stitt: 4 Nov 2026
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt congratulated Mike Mazzei on being elected the state’s 29th governor, calling him a businessman who understands that government spending belongs to taxpayers. Stitt said Mazzei inherits a stronger state, citing increased education funding to $4.2 billion, $1.6 billion in tax cuts, savings projected at about $4.5 billion in fiscal 2027 and a smaller state aircraft and vehicle fleet over the past eight years.
Office of Governor-elect Hannah Pingree (Transition): 4 Nov 2026
Maine Governor-elect Hannah Pingree thanked supporters in Portland the morning after winning the governor’s race and launched her transition website, where Mainers can apply to serve in her Cabinet and office and follow transition news. She will be sworn in as Maine’s 76th governor on January 6, 2027. Pingree said her priorities are affordable housing, accessible health care and strong communities, and pledged to work with legislators from both parties.
Office of Governor Andy Beshear: 4 Nov 2026
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that the second annual Team Kentucky Food Drive is accepting public donations of non-perishable food through November 18, 2026. The public can drop off items at 1239 Wilkinson Blvd. in Frankfort on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 to 3 p.m., and donations will go to Feeding Kentucky, the Christian Appalachian Project and the Capital City Activity Center. Last year’s drive collected more than 12,000 items.
Office of Governor Kim Reynolds: 4 Nov 2026
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a statement on the November 3, 2026 midterm election, confirming that Iowans elected Rob Sand as the state’s next governor. Reynolds said she spoke with Sand to offer congratulations and her personal commitment to a strong transition, and that her team will help ensure the incoming administration is ready for its first day in office.
Office of Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George (Transition): 4 Nov 2026
District of Columbia Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George named her transition team on November 4, 2026, with Jennifer Levy, a former First Deputy Attorney General of New York, as transition director. Co-chairs include Aaron Jenkins, Beatriz “BB” Otero, Gautam Raghavan, Greg Akerman and Kimberly Perry. The team will advise on hiring deputy mayors, agency directors and commissioners and plan her first 100 days, and a jobs portal was launched for people seeking roles in the incoming administration.
U.S. Department of Justice: 3 Nov 2026
ILC Dover LP and ILC Astrospace LLC of Frederica, Delaware, agreed to pay $13 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they failed to meet cybersecurity requirements in contracts with the Army, the Missile Defense Agency and NASA. The Justice Department alleged that from 2018 to 2024 the companies did not fully implement required NIST controls or maintain system security plans. The claims are allegations only, with no determination of liability.
Office of Governor Kathy Hochul: 3 Nov 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul named 188 K-12 STEM teachers to the New York State Master Teacher Program and 24 educators to the Master Counselor cohort, expanding a network of more than 1,900 public-school teachers. The new members come from 138 school districts, including high-needs districts such as Buffalo, Rochester and Utica. Participants receive a $15,000 annual stipend over four years, and applications for the next cohort are open until April 8, 2027.
Office of Governor Bill Lee: 3 Nov 2026
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee congratulated Marsha Blackburn on winning the state’s governor’s race in the November 3, 2026 election. In a statement issued in Nashville, Lee said voters had chosen conservative leadership focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety and opportunity for families. He said he will work with the governor-elect in the coming months on a smooth transition.
Office of Governor Jared Polis: 3 Nov 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis updated the state’s response to severe flooding in southwestern Colorado after more heavy rain on November 1. The Colorado National Guard has rescued more than 50 people, and $11.5 million in federal and state funding was approved for road repairs, including the collapsed Piedra River Bridge on US 160. The state also set out voting options for flood-affected residents in Archuleta and La Plata counties. Polis has sought a major disaster declaration citing nearly $27 million in damage.
Office of Governor Joe Lombardo: 3 Nov 2026
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo released a 2027–2030 Strategic Plan that sets nine policy priorities for executive branch agencies over the next four years. They include education and workforce, economic growth, health, public safety and infrastructure, housing supply, fiscal stewardship and data center policy. Agencies are expected to develop measurable progress indicators, and future budget enhancements, legislation and regulatory changes are to be aligned with the plan.
U.S. Department of State: 3 Nov 2026
The United States and Iceland held their annual Strategic Dialogue in Reykjavik on November 2–3, 2026, marking 75 years of bilateral defense and security cooperation. According to the joint statement, talks covered European security, Arctic cooperation, NATO deterrence and defense, regional domain awareness, critical infrastructure protection and countering malign influence. Officials also discussed dual-use technologies, supply chain security, innovation and collaboration with the U.S. National Guard.
U.S. Department of Justice: 3 Nov 2026
Robin Patrick Martin, 67, of Oklahoma City, was arrested by the FBI and charged with hoaxes and mailing threatening communications over hundreds of letters, many with white powder, sent to state election boards, members of Congress, the FBI, pollsters and media outlets. Investigators said the letters had been under investigation since 2024 and the powder was non-hazardous. The case is part of the NSPM-7 initiative, and Martin appeared before a magistrate judge in Oklahoma City.
U.S. Department of Justice: 3 Nov 2026
Abraham Teklu Lemma, 53, of Maryland, a former IT contractor for the National Reconnaissance Office, the State Department and the Justice Department, pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to pass national defense information to Ethiopia’s government. Prosecutors said that from 2021 until his August 2023 arrest he passed dozens of documents classified up to TS/SCI, much of it about Ethiopia’s armed conflict. He agreed to a prison term of 120 to 262 months.
U.S. Department of Justice: 3 Nov 2026
Lockheed Martin will pay about $29.5 million under a two-part settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over alleged race and sex discrimination tied to DEI compensation, hiring and promotion practices. The total includes $22 million to the United States under the False Claims Act and about $7.5 million for more than 1,000 affected employees, the largest such EEOC class recovery linked to a DEI program. The claims are allegations only.
The White House: 3 Nov 2026
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on November 3, 2026 declaring that the solar system and outer space are the province of all humans and open to exploration, development, use and permanent settlement by American citizens, consistent with U.S. law and international obligations. The proclamation cites the Artemis II lunar flyby in April, plans for Artemis III next summer and a goal of returning Americans to the Moon by 2028, with Mars as the next target.
The White House: 3 Nov 2026
The White House said First Lady Melania Trump will host representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the White House, describing it as an unprecedented diplomatic initiative by an American First Lady. According to the statement, Mrs. Trump initiated engagement between the two countries and secured a ceasefire in Oleshky and the surrounding Kherson region. She is scheduled to speak on the ceasefire at 11:00 am ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
U.S. Department of Justice: 3 Nov 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice said it would deploy about 1,000 election monitors and observers for the November 3, 2026 election, its largest monitoring effort and the first to cover all 50 states. The Civil Rights Division is coordinating the effort, with personnel checking compliance with federal voting rights laws including the Voting Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The department listed the targeted jurisdictions and published hotlines for voting complaints.
Office of Governor Greg Gianforte: 2 Nov 2026
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte said the state has filed its opening brief asking the Ninth Circuit to reverse a preliminary injunction that lets American Prairie Foundation keep bison on three federal grazing allotments in Phillips County. The injunction partly blocked the Bureau of Land Management’s May 2026 decision canceling the bison grazing authorizations. The state argues federal grazing laws authorize permits only for domestic livestock.
Office of Governor Maura Healey: 2 Nov 2026
The Healey-Driscoll Administration opened a new Executive Office of Veterans Services regional office in Springfield to serve veterans in Hampden, Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin counties. About 42,000 of Massachusetts’ 274,000 veterans live in Western Massachusetts. The office offers walk-in help with benefits, housing, mental health support and VA claims, and will host outreach events. EOVS-represented claimants accounted for about $554.2 million of $2.17 billion in FY26 VA benefits in the state.
Office of Governor Mike Braun: 2 Nov 2026
Indiana Governor Mike Braun said the state’s Child Care and Development Fund voucher waitlist has fallen 78% since May, from 41,175 children to 9,006 at the end of October, after a $200 million investment from the Financial Responsibility and Opportunity Growth Fund announced in April 2026. Nearly 48,000 children now receive vouchers. Funding prioritized siblings, infants, toddlers and preschool-age children, with exemptions for foster, kinship and other groups.
Office of Governor Kathy Hochul: 2 Nov 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement on November 2, 2026 after a child in Lewis County died following a measles infection. Hochul said it is the state’s first measles-related death in 30 years and called vaccination the best protection against the disease. She criticized federal public health policy and said New York will keep backing proven public health measures to protect residents.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: 2 Nov 2026
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced results of Operation Guardian at a press conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ICE and state and local partners carried out the operation across 15 states from October 26 to 28, 2026, arresting more than 230 people in the country illegally, including over 40 holding commercial driver’s licenses. DHS said ICE has made 4,795 CDL-related arrests nationwide since January 20, 2025.
Office of Governor Mikie Sherrill: 2 Nov 2026
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill wrote to the state’s port and terminal operators warning that accepting Russian diesel could bring civil and criminal penalties. Her letter argues that a Treasury general license issued on October 9, 2026 conflicts with the 2022 Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, as Russian tankers head for the East Coast. Sherrill said New Jersey will use every legal and regulatory tool to keep such fuel out of its ports.
Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: 2 Nov 2026
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham asked President Donald Trump for a major disaster declaration covering flooding in northern New Mexico from October 22 to 30. The request would open federal aid to residents of San Juan, Cibola, Socorro and Santa Fe counties and the Acoma and Laguna pueblos. Early counts show 604 damaged or destroyed homes, and total losses are expected to top $200 million as San Juan County faces renewed flooding.
Office of Governor Jared Polis: 2 Nov 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis released his eighth and final balanced budget proposal, requesting $18.9 billion in General Fund spending for fiscal 2027-28, 2.6% more than the current year. The plan adds $154.7 million to the state share of school funding and proposes capping Medicaid growth at 4.3% to keep coverage for about 1.2 million Coloradans sustainable. It also includes $120 million for conservation and maintains a state reserve.
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom: 2 Nov 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed raising the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program from $750 million to at least $1 billion a year. The plan would cover above-the-line talent, lift independent film funding to $100 million annually, add a 5% bonus for companies committing to two or more productions and extend the program through 2040. Newsom also urged Congress to pass a federal film incentive bill before year’s end.
U.S. Department of the Treasury: 2 Nov 2026
The U.S. Treasury expects to borrow $618 billion in privately held net marketable debt in the October–December 2026 quarter, assuming an $850 billion cash balance at the end of December. That estimate is $10 billion below the August forecast. Treasury projects $800 billion of borrowing for January–March 2027 and reported borrowing $742 billion in July–September 2026. Further quarterly refunding details are due on November 4.
U.S. Department of State: 2 Nov 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco at the State Department in Washington on November 2, 2026. According to the department’s readout, Rubio restated the administration’s three-phase approach to Venezuela covering stabilization, economic recovery with political reconciliation, and a democratic transition. The officials reviewed Venezuelan-led reconciliation talks and institutional reforms aimed at credible elections, and Rubio pressed for the release of remaining political prisoners.
U.S. Department of Justice: 2 Nov 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against 63 people over illegal voting, false claims of citizenship and fraudulent voter registration, with cases filed in federal districts from Georgia and Texas to California and Pennsylvania. Attorney General Todd Blanche called it the largest surge of voter-fraud arrests since President Trump returned to office. The department said it has charged 195 noncitizens across 25 states in the past nine weeks.
