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Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The swift action came as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections, and sets the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures. The resolution largely focuses on the war in Iran but also includes references to Hegseth’s role in carrying out military actions in Yemen and Venezuela. Massie said Hegseth's actions amount to “high crimes and misdemeanors.” A vote in the House could come by mid-week, putting pressure on Republicans — many of whom blamed their election wipeout on the Iran war. Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese agent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese government agent. But Trump says he doesn’t think the executive who has helped to develop artificial intelligence has a reason to worry. “I know the FBI is looking into it in terms of something else, and I think that he’ll be in good shape,” Trump said Monday at a White House briefing. The president called Huang a “very honorable man.” He said Huang told him “he had absolutely no idea that the person in question was a spy,” Trump said. Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily 'effectively over' WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.” He's suggesting that — at least for now — he’s not prepared to resume the bombardment that has devastated the Islamic Republic and caused reverberations across the global economy. The president made a surprise visit to the White House briefing room after meeting with Qatar’s prime minister earlier Monday. “Iran militarily is effectively over,” Trump said. “We’re just keeping it the status quo.” Trump added that Iran has been “decapitated” but said he is still looking to make sure there’s a long-term solution to ensuring that Iran’s nuclear program is defanged. US stocks rally and recover most of last week's losses as oil prices swing lower NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied and recovered most of their big loss from last week as oil prices swung lower. The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% Monday for a second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections could lead to a slowdown in the construction of AI data centers. The best day for the index since April has it sitting just 3.4% below its record set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped 1,104 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 2.7%. Stocks broadly got a lift from a 5.8% drop for Brent oil's price. Thune and Schumer face questions about Senate leadership in aftermath of elections WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties have returned to Washington with questions about the future of their leadership after last week’s election decisively gave Democrats a significant new majority. Republicans who are losing around a quarter of their current conference to election losses and retirements are debating whether to immediately reelect South Dakota Sen. John Thune as leader in votes scheduled for Tuesday. Across the aisle, Democrats who could hold as many as 56 seats next year are having private discussions about whether New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is still the right person to lead them, even as he carried the party to historic wins. More from this section How protection of public land shapes political strategies in the American West What happens after a midterm tsunami? Lessons from 1974 and 1994 Young Black men in Philly are more likely to be pulled over if driving with friends, study shows Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend to resume WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas. The border wall is a key project for President Donald Trump, who has promised to build it from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Republicans in Congress funded the project with $46 billion last summer. Customs and Border Protection have been building 12 miles of border barriers a week. In the Big Bend region, bipartisan opposition argues the project wastes money in an area with historically low illegal immigration. They suggest using surveillance technology instead. FBI is investigating a possible killing aboard a cruise ship out of Texas HOUSTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating what it called a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas. The agency said Monday that a suspect is in custody. It did not say whether any charges had been filed. The company that operates the MSC Seascape said it has resumed its voyage and left Galveston as of Monday afternoon. A spokesperson for MSC Cruises said the company is cooperating with authorities and providing support to those impacted. The towering white vessel can host nearly 5,900 guests and has more than 1,600 crew. FDA adds rare vision-loss warning to popular GLP-1 drugs WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning about possible rare cases of vision loss reported with popular drugs used for weight loss and diabetes, such as Ozempic. FDA regulators on Monday said the warning information will be added to all GLP-1 drugs, the blockbuster medications whose popularity has exploded in recent years. The new language warns doctors of a rare eye condition that can cause loss of vision. The agency says the problem can be permanent and is not fully understood. The FDA says the issue has been reported with all GLP-1 drugs on the market, though it occurs in only a tiny fraction of patients. Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The assaults occurred during a time when his comedy career was taking off. A jury found him guilty of attacking four of six accusers, with allegations dating back to 2004. Prosecutors said Brand abused his fame to access women. Brand maintained his innocence, claiming all encounters were consensual. His accusers spoke about the lasting impact of his actions. Brand, known for his outrageous routines and battles with addiction, has recently focused on online content and religious discussions. College Football Playoff decides to double down and a 24-team playoff is set for next season The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams next year, ending a three-decade era of conference title games. College leaders announced the new format Monday after ESPN agreed to rework its contract to add 11 new games. The deal is for five years and an additional $1.7 billion. The new format will have five automatic qualifiers, including champions from the Power Four leagues. The other teams will be chosen by a selection panel. The top eight seeds will receive first-round byes, and the playoff will start on the second weekend in December.