Relay Update · Nov 6, 3:00 AM ET · 3:00

Hegseth vows to continue war with Iran amid bipartisan impeachment threats

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:00–1:20 · ▶ Listen from here

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States will keep pressing its campaign against Iran. He made the statement as bipartisan impeachment threats rise. Hegseth now faces the possibility of losing his job, according to the report.

Global stock markets are tumbling as investors react to AI‑related panic after Democrats’ midterm success. In Asia‑Pacific, the Taiwan benchmark Taiex index fell a record 3,737.67 points in early trading and closed down 1,791 points, about 4.6 percent. Analysts note that housing demand is being tested by a challenging economic backdrop. Renewed inflationary pressures, partly tied to the conflict in the Middle East, are keeping borrowing costs high and squeezing household finances.

Tech stocks worldwide are also plunging, with investors worried about a possible slowdown in AI development. The sell‑off follows concerns that the U.S. midterms could bring tougher scrutiny of data‑center construction and the broader AI industry.

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World

Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 1:23–1:45 · ▶ Listen from here

Turning now to world news.

A federal judge has halted construction on Donald Trump's 250‑foot triumphal arch for 14 days. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued the temporary restraining order early Friday, just hours after the planning commission gave final approval.

Theo has business, with a look at the markets.

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Business & Tech

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Thanks, Elena. I'm Theo, with business and technology.

Asian stock markets fell sharply as a selloff spread, while Nasdaq futures stayed calm and the Dow looks set for another tough day.

Ivy, how is tomorrow looking?

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Weather

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has freeze warnings for parts of Missouri and Illinois, and flood warnings for parts of Colorado. In the Northeast, highs from the 50s to the 60s with rain around. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine. In the Midwest, highs in the low 50s with plenty of sunshine. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Seattle. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 84; the coolest, Chicago at 51. Tonight's coldest spot is Minneapolis, falling to 32. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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