US Politics & War
211–204: House Blocks Hegseth Impeachment — Trump Calls It 'Miserable Failure' | Military Focus
The House voted 211–204 to refer eight Hegseth impeachment articles to the Republican-controlled Judiciary Committee; Massie, the only Republican against, authored them. The deeper layer: after the midterm defeat, Trump cannot lose another pillar — and Democrats are not ready to spend the card.
Golden Statue Rubbing Its Bare Foot in Washington | "The Foot Soldier" Mocks Trump
A golden “Foot Soldier” statue — Trump rubbing his bare foot on the National Mall — lands the same week the House votes on the Hegseth impeachment articles. The deeper layer: a post-election fight over military legitimacy.
Qeshm Struck a Third Time in a Week — America Strikes While It Talks
On November 8, Qeshm was hit for the third time in a week: IRNA recorded four explosions, and the IRGC admitted the navigation system south of Hormuz was destroyed. The deeper layer: strike-while-negotiating, leverage on Tehran via Qatar.
Russia–US–Ukraine Talks Open in Abu Dhabi: Breakthrough Coming?
On the morning of 10 November 2026, Russian, Ukrainian and US delegations opened two days of talks in Abu Dhabi. Moscow wants Kyiv out of four annexed regions and off the NATO track; Kyiv rejects territorial concessions and demands an immediate ceasefire plus Article 5-style guarantees. Europe is shut out of the room.
Jeffries Is a 'Hard Yes': The Hegseth Impeachment Vote Could Come This Week
Jeffries declares a 'hard yes' on impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth for the first time; Massie refiles eight articles and House Democrats meet November 10. The deeper layer: a post-election test over who runs the Pentagon.
Russia's Six-Legged Robot: 5.5 kg, Fully Autonomous, Built to Crawl Pipes
Penza State University's six-legged robot weighs just 5.5 kg, computes entirely onboard and inspects pipes as narrow as 300–600 mm. The deeper layer: a civilian prototype today, the dual-use platform every military is hunting tomorrow.
Abu Dhabi Talks: Russia, US and Ukraine Return to the Table on Nov 10
Trilateral Russia–US–Ukraine talks resume in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11 after a nine-month freeze: Medinsky leads the Russian delegation, Witkoff sets a postwar-security agenda, Zelenskyy prioritizes an energy ceasefire, France says it will join.
Three Minutes in Krakow: Shooting at Poland's Most Crowded Square
On November 7, 2026, a 24-year-old gunman opened fire at Krakow's Main Market Square: 6 killed, 16 wounded, stopped by police in about three minutes. The deeper layer: the problem of protecting Europe's soft targets.
Starlink Cut — 74% of Jet Drones Still Shot Down
Starshield terminals dropped the link above 160 km/h while Russia's jet-powered Geran drones fly at 400 km/h — Ukraine held a 74% interception rate with F-16, MiG-29 and Mirage 2000 fighters. The deeper layer: a private company holds the switch to a wartime nation's air defense.
Hegseth Counts the Votes: Impeachment Vote Next Week?
The White House is discussing Defense Secretary Hegseth's future after the midterm defeat; Massie reintroduces 8 impeachment articles on Nov 9 and Jeffries vows to remove him — with the $1.5 trillion defense package and $15B Ukraine aid awaiting a new negotiator.
US 'Iron Gate' Squeezes Iran — Tanker Hits Mine, Burns in Hormuz
CENTCOM has created Task Force Iron Gate to choke Iranian arms flows across land borders and the Caspian Sea, and the naval blockade has blocked over $25 billion of Iranian oil — on November 7 a tanker hit a mine and burned in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Vance quietly leads talks via Qatar.
Miller Wants the Iran War Ended, But a New Strike May Come Nov 9
Incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller has persuaded Trump to end the Iran war, The New York Times reports — yet Fox News says a new airstrike phase could begin on November 9, the day Miller takes office. Two opposite signals from the same White House.