Miller, who had served as White House deputy chief of staff and was a principal architect of the administration's immigration enforcement policies, was elevated on Friday. Democrats won majority control of both the House and Senate in the midterms, and the appointment drew criticism from both Democrats and some House Republicans. Sources differ on whether the move signals a further rightward shift in policy or a tactical adjustment to governing without a congressional majority.
By Wednesday after the election, Democrats had flipped at least seven Senate seats, more than 24 House districts, and five governorships, while Republicans had not flipped a single Democratic-held seat in Congress. Sources across the political spectrum attributed Republican losses to voter frustration over the economy, inflation, and a U.S. conflict with Iran, though outlets differed on the relative weight of each factor. Following the results, President Trump replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller and called on the Justice Department to investigate Democrats, while Democrats pledged sweeping investigations of the Trump administration.
Musk made the announcement on X, citing the need to free up factory space, with slow sales and insufficient demand widely cited as contributing factors. It remains unclear whether Cybertruck production will cease entirely or shift to another location, as Musk did not specify. The Texas factory currently produces the Cybertruck alongside the Model Y and the two-seat Cybercab.
Two missiles struck Iran's Qeshm Island, according to Iranian news agency Tasnim, while the U.S. also conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, per a U.S. official. Qatar stated its mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran were ongoing, and discussions reportedly included the possibility of nuclear inspections as part of a broader diplomatic framework. The extent of damage from the strikes was not officially confirmed, and sources differed on whether escalation or a negotiated resolution was the more likely near-term outcome.
Polish authorities described the suspect as holding ultranationalist or far-right views, and prosecutors opened a terrorism investigation into the attack. Three additional people, reported to be the suspect's parents and sister, were found dead at his home. Among the six killed in the market square was a British national, according to reports; the full identities and nationalities of all victims had not been confirmed across all sources.