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abcnews.com 'The South is in play': Longtime red states emerge as potential battleground for Democrats Democratic gains have encouraged some members of the party to point to the South as ground for increased investment ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle. 
abcnews.com Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face impeachment vote Secretary Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon, management of Iran war, renews impeachment effort 
abcnews.com DOJ leadership shakeup continues as Civil Division chief steps down The head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, Brett Shumate, has submitted his resignation, becoming the latest DOJ leader to step down following the midterms. 
abcnews.com Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment, government funding deadline... Congress must pass legislation to avert a looming government shutdown, farm bill, FISA reform and National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks. 
abcnews.com New Delhi wakes to toxic smog after Diwali firecrackers A thick blanket of smog has shrouded India’s capital after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations 