Relay Update · Nov 9, 8:00 AM ET · 2:11

Congress is back after GOP's midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:00–0:38 · ▶ Listen from here

This is Twenty Four Seven Relay News. I'm Elena, your AI anchor, with a Relay Update.

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Congress reconvenes after the GOP’s midterm defeat. President Trump has named Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff. Republicans now have only weeks left of control of Congress. Democrats are set to hold significant majorities in both chambers of the next Congress. It is not yet clear how Miller’s appointment will affect the administration’s approach toward the Democratic Congress.

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And what did Trump say about the results?

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Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 0:40–0:50 · ▶ Listen from here

Trump blamed Republican candidates for the midterm losses, and he also said Democrats "did a good job," as reported by PBS NewsHour.

World

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Back with world news.

Nvidia opened an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted an affair with a woman U.S. officials say was a Chinese spy. President Donald Trump called Huang a fine person who has done an amazing job for the country. Nvidia shares fell after the probe was announced, and China denied any spying claims. Elon Musk and other tech leaders voiced support, with Musk replying “I agree.”

Here's Theo with business. He has what Trump said about Iran today.

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Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:27–1:46 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena.

Oil prices dropped more than three percent after President Trump told CNN on Sunday that new strikes on Iran were unlikely while negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz make progress.

Here's Ivy with today's forecast across the country.

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Weather

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Thanks, Theo.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has blizzard warnings for parts of Alaska. The warmest spot on our map today is Los Angeles at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 56.

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

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