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Trump said he offered Dana White press secretary role; acceptance remained unclear
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Donald Trump said he wanted UFC chief Dana White to become White House press secretary, according to a November 2026 Guardian report. White announced plans to meet Trump but did not confirm acceptance, while CNN reported he had declined.
World
US denied China arms-sale plans after ambassador described Trump overture
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US ambassador David Perdue said Donald Trump had asked Xi Jinping about buying American weapons. The Guardian’s September 2026 report also detailed US officials’ denials of any sale plans, amid a pending $14bn weapons package for Taiwan.
Business
Democrats’ affordability agenda faces Trump veto hurdle after congressional win
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The BBC’s November 2026 report described Democrats winning Congress after campaigning on living costs. Their proposals covered healthcare, tariffs and housing, but President Donald Trump’s veto power meant electoral gains alone would not guarantee legislation to ease household bills.
World
Undated report claims Democrats won Congress and broke Republican strongholds
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An undated article supplied as BBC reporting describes Democratic victories in both congressional chambers, alongside statewide breakthroughs in Texas and other Republican strongholds. Its election results and historic milestones have not been independently verified and should not be treated as confirmed.