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🎖️ 1 for the road: Good Veterans Day news Data: HUD. Map: Brad Jennings/Axios Veteran homelessness has declined by more than 50% over the past 15 years, Axios' Brad Jennings writes. Numbers fell in 43 states and D.C. between 2011 and 2025, according to an Axios analysis of Department of Housing and Urban Development data. New York (-78%), North Dakota (-77%), Louisiana (-75%) and Georgia (-72%) saw the sharpest declines. Keep reading. Photo: Benjamin D. Applebaum/Defense Department Above: Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, walks through Corozal American Cemetery in Panama after a Veterans Day ceremony yesterday.

⚡ Trump's third way on Iran When Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his G7 counterparts in Paris yesterday, he told them that President Trump had considered resuming the war with Iran or cutting a deal — but chose a third option: strangling the Iranian regime, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. Rubio explained: "It's not just return to war or sign a ridiculous peace deal. We won't do a stupid deal. The third option we have is to continue to do what we do now," Rubio said, according to three people in the room. He went on to say that the U.S. is imposing devastating costs on Iran's economy, making it harder for it to fund terrorist organizations or rebuild its military. And there's no end date. The intrigue: U.S. officials say that Rubio was among the members of Trump's national security team who pushed for the strangulation strategy, along with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Jared Kushner, Trump's adviser and son-in-law. Keep reading.

🚨 Trump's midair spy warning Secretary of State Marco Rubio personally warned President Trump about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy during a flight to China in May, The New York Times reports. The warning came before Huang boarded Air Force One at a refueling stop in Anchorage. 📝 Behind the scenes: Rubio oversaw the preparation of a highly classified memo detailing Huang's relationship with Alice Huang, whom U.S. intelligence officials believe is a Chinese intelligence agent. The memo drew on surveillance of Alice Huang and a chip-smuggling investigation into her company, Megaspeed. 👉 Axios scoop: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — who oversees efforts to keep sensitive U.S. technology out of the hands of American adversaries — also received the classified memo, Axios' Maria Curi and Marc Caputo report. Keep reading (NYT gift link).

🏛️ The new Washington Washington's newest senators got their first taste of life on Capitol Hill this week as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress: Above: Sens.-elect Annie Andrews (D-S.C.), James Talarico (D-Texas) and Troy Jackson (D-Maine) walk together as they arrive for orientation. Below: Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.) and his wife, Sarah Jukaku, ride the Senate Subway from the Capitol to the Hart Senate Office Building. 🐘 Republicans in both the House and Senate chose leaders for their next two years in the minority: House Minority Leader: Jim Jordan (Ohio) House Minority Whip: Tom Emmer (Minn.) House Conference Chair: Lisa McClain (Mich.) NRCC Chair (House campaign chief): Brian Jack (Ga.), replacing Richard Hudson, who lost his reelection bid. Senate Minority Leader: John Thune (S.D.) Senate Minority Whip: John Barrasso (Wyo.) Senate Conference Chair: Tom Cotton (Ark.) NRSC Chair (Senate campaign chief): Bernie Moreno (Ohio), replacing Tim Scott. More on the Senate ... House.

🥊 House GOP bets on MAGA "fighter" House Republicans are turning to one of their fiercest fighters to lead their diminished conference after one of their biggest drubbings in decades, Axios' Kate Santaliz writes. Why it matters: Jim Jordan, 62, a founding member of the hard-line House Freedom Caucus, has completed a stunning insurgent-to-establishment turn after spending much of his nearly 20 years in Congress battling Republican leaders from the right. Jordan's 106-73 win over House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) is a bet by Republicans that they shouldn't move away from President Trump to claw their way back to power. "I think when you take a beating like we took, you need to make some changes, and I also think we're gearing up for war," Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.), who backed Jordan, told us.

⚠️ AI industry's week from hell Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Stock: Getty Images A week of political upheaval, financial turmoil and salacious scandal delivered one final indignity to the AI industry yesterday, as Anthropic's staggering IPO target fell short of expectations, Axios' Zachary Basu and Ben Berkowitz write. Why it matters: The bubble is wobbling. Investors, businesses and governments need a spectacular success from Anthropic to stave off a crisis of confidence that could tear through the broader economy. 🔬 Zoom in: Anthropic announced plans yesterday to raise as much as $64.4 billion in one of the largest IPOs in history, targeting a valuation of up to $1.4 trillion. That's roughly $600 billion below what investors envisioned just months ago. Data: S&P Capital IQ Pro. Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Zoom out: Anthropic's valuation reset caps a punishing stretch of new challenges that began with last week's stunning midterm results: 🌊 A blue wave of AI-skeptical Democrats will arrive in Congress armed with subpoena power and an appetite for investigating the industry's safety failures and vast political influence. 🤖 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the central cog in AI's global gears, was swept up in an espionage scandal after admitting to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. His board, the FBI and Congress are investigating. Nvidia has shed more than $1 trillion in market value since the first revelation. 📉 Wall Street went into a tailspin as investors reckoned with the implications of the Democratic sweep — including in data-center havens like Texas — for AI's sprawling infrastructure ambitions. The Nasdaq lost $2.5 trillion in market value Thursday before staging a sharp rebound. Keep reading.

Miller's focus: MAGA and men Stephen Miller wants to use his new role as White House chief of staff to win back young and minority men who helped elect President Trump in 2024 but swung toward Democrats in the midterms, two people familiar with the administration's plans tell Axios' Alex Isenstadt. Why it matters: Miller, named last week to replace Susie Wiles, plans to focus on reviving the populist agenda that helped the president build his 2024 coalition, with an emphasis on working-class voters. Young, working-class and minority men fled the GOP in droves in last week's elections, amid high prices fueled by Trump's tariffs, the war in Iran, and concerns about AI's impact on the job market. Trump won men under 30 by 14 points in 2024, according to a Tufts study. Last week, Democrats won them by 22 points in House races — a 36-point shift. Latino men also swung sharply toward Democrats, as the administration's hard-line immigration crackdown became an increasingly contentious political issue. 🔎 Zoom in: Miller wants to spend more time highlighting administration policies he believes haven't gotten enough attention, and that will appeal to working-class voters concerned about the economy, insiders tell Axios. His priorities will sound familiar to Trump watchers: eliminating what the administration considers "woke" policies from colleges and workplaces, lowering prescription drug prices, and rooting out government and health-care fraud. He also wants to emphasize reducing the federal bureaucracy and push for permitting reform, while highlighting how those efforts could help address affordability. Sources in the business community say Miller's ideological drive makes him mostly impervious to typical Washington lobbying. 👓 Between the lines: With Democrats taking control of Congress in January, Miller will have to advance that agenda without the help of Republican majorities in either the House or Senate. Some of his plans could be pursued through executive orders by Trump. Others, including permitting reform, would require bipartisan cooperation. Reality check: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who's in line to become House speaker in January, has said he has "zero interest" in working with Miller, whose immigration policies have made him a frequent target of Democratic attacks.

Photos of Dakar Youth Olympics, the first Olympic event in Africa DAKAR (AP) — Dakar is hosting Africa’s first Olympic event as young athletes compete in the two-week Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The Games bring together about 2,700 athletes ages 15 to 18 competing in 25 sports in the capital and two other cities. https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/photos-dakar-youth-olympics-first-olympic-event-africa-e747187cbbaa43528a69b268be0c727d?

Stacy Keach, star of stage and ‘Mike Hammer’ series, dies at 85 https://apnews.com/article/stacy-keach-dies-actor-e823cdf35ff64d9ca383adacec4eb9aa?

Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu’s policies as Israel’s new parliament is sworn in TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies as the new parliament was sworn in. https://apnews.com/article/israel-election-netanyahu-eisenkot-knesset-68e96ea53ad8614f1e2aa6a546c64ad9?

Brazil presents road map away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energies at UN climate talks The promised document by Brazil stresses different “levers” countries can use to transition from coal, oil and gas to cleaner sources, like wind and solar, which don’t release the heat-trapping gases that contribute to global warming. Read more. Why this matters: This transition has long been promised but past climate talks didn’t provide any guidance. “What we want is to be very pragmatic, helping countries move forward,” Ana Toni, CEO of COP30 in Brazil, told The Associated Press. The road map is designed to allow nations to look at different tools and make context-specific decisions about moving away from fossil fuels, Toni said. It highlights key actions, such as halting construction of new fossil fuel power plants and cutting fossil fuel subsidies. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ COP31 explained: Why the UN climate summit matters Greta Thunberg warns ‘everything we love is at stake’ as she arrives at climate talks This ocean liner was the world’s fastest. It’s being sunk to make the largest artificial reef

Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it’s time for change Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday he would not be supporting Sen. Chuck Schumer as the Democratic majority leader in the new Congress, setting up a seismic confrontation after the party’s sweep to power in the midterm elections. Read more. What to know: Sanders was joined by Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan at a news conference at the Capitol, and together they said there needs to be a new generation of leadership and a vigorous debate about the party's direction and future. A number of incoming Democratic senators have echoed the call, signaling that they would support another candidate over Schumer. Democrats, particularly in the party’s progressive wing, have been bombarding congressional offices with phone calls saying it’s time for new leadership. Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed and other progressives have pushed for Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland as a potential contender. Schumer, 75, has shown few signs of stepping aside. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Hear from Sanders, Slotkin and Schumer Judge weighs lawsuit brought by Peltola campaign over absentee ballots in Alaska’s US Senate race More than a dozen key races remain too early to call House Oversight Committee criticizes Trump administration over release of Epstein records WATCH: Art group installs statue satirizing Trump’s lack of military service ahead of Veteran’s Day How Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair could cause collateral damage in Washington A note to ‘46’: Donald Trump’s private message to Joe Biden emerges in new White House memoir, by Meg Kinnard. Sign up to our politics newsletter Ground Game here where Meg breaks down the latest developments from Washington every weekday.

⛰️ Parting shot! Photo: Joe Capraro Finish Line readers Madi and Joe Capraro honeymooned in national parks in September. Here's one of their shots: sunrise at Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park.

Veterans who keep serving Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Veterans volunteer, help neighbors and give to charity more than the average American. Why it matters: For many veterans, service is a way of life — and it continues long after they've hung up their uniforms. 💡 Data du jour: Veterans who volunteer spend an average of 93 hours a year serving, compared with 69 hours for other volunteers, according to the 2025 Veterans Civic Health Index. Americans who've served are also likelier to donate to charity (56% vs. 50% of nonveterans). Veterans are also slightly more likely to talk to their neighbors and help them with transportation, errands or child care. Zoom in: On and around Veterans Day, many veterans turn that spirit of giving back toward their own communities. 🍜 In San Diego, veterans, active-duty service members and other volunteers organized a food drive on Sunday for military families struggling to make ends meet. 🦃 In southeastern Michigan, VETLIFE — a veteran-founded nonprofit — is working with Kroger to provide free Thanksgiving dinners to 400 veteran and active-duty military families. 🔨 In Sacramento, veterans are teaming up tomorrow to repair fellow veterans' homes through Habitat for Humanity's Veterans Service Day. The bottom line: Tomorrow is a chance to honor and say thanks to some of the most generous members of our community.

✈️ 1 for the road: Dulles sneak peek The new United Club at Dulles Concourse E. Image: United Airlines Dulles Airport's new Concourse E opens today, bringing United Airlines travelers spacious gates, more concessions and a swanky club lounge, Axios D.C.'s Cuneyt Dil reports after getting a sneak peek yesterday. The project is one step toward Dulles' massive modernization, which will take up to 10 years, phase out "people movers" and add more gates. 🍽️ At yesterday's unveiling, the sleek aesthetics and new food options (we heard one person rave about Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken) got plenty of attention. So did the bathrooms. Photo: Cuneyt Dil/Axios 🚇 The new United Club lounge has a local nod: The escalator entrance pays homage to the Metro's iconic brutalist stations. Inside, there are two buffet stations, a bar and seating for more than 600 customers. Go deeper.

💰 Anthropic is seeking to raise up to $62.5 billion in its IPO at a market cap that could top $1 trillion. That would make it one of the largest IPOs ever, but smaller than some had expected.

💸 Inflation stayed hot in October even as gasoline prices steadied (and are now below $4 nationally), per new Labor Department data.

📜 MLK draft could fetch $10M Photo: Tony Cenicola/The New York Times A handwritten draft of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is going up for auction in January at Christie's. The document, found in a desk drawer of a former aide, is expected to sell for more than $10 million. The proceeds will go toward the King Center and other philanthropic causes. Photo: Christie's ✍️ The seven pages of yellow legal pad paper are believed to be the only surviving handwritten version of King's final draft. Peter Klarnet, Christie's manuscript specialist, told The New York Times: "This is the most important manuscript I've ever had the honor to handle." Gift link ... Auction details.

👋 Good morning! The NFL trade deadline is today at 4pm ET. Programming note: We'll be off tomorrow for Veterans Day. In today's edition: CFP expansion, Jags go all in, Bills roll past Vikings, Lakers reach 10 wins, Brown vs. Boston, Johnson's journey continues, The Comeback Kid, and more. Yahoo Sports AM is written by Kendall Baker and Jeff Tracy, with contributions from Neil Paine and Dylan Dittrich. Let's sports...   🚨 ICYMI HEADLINES 🏈 Jags go all in: The Jaguars acquired DT Jordan Davis from the Eagles, S Jessie Bates III from the Falcons and DT Davon Godchaux from the Saints for five draft picks in a trio of trades to bolster their already elite defense ahead of today's trade deadline (4pm ET). ⚽️ Poch to Man U? USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a frontrunner to take the reins at Manks in a trio of trades to bolster their already elite defense ahead of today's trade deadline (chester United, which is likely to part with Michael Carrick amid a dreadful start to the season. Poch is signed on with the U.S. through the 2030 World Cup, but his contract includes a $10 million release clause. ⚾️ McGonigle, Stewart win ROY: Tigers IF Kevin McGonigle won AL Rookie of the Year in near-unanimous fashion (28 of 30 first-place votes) after leading all AL players in WAR (7.1), and Reds IF Sal Stewart took home honors in the NL after posting the third-most RBIs in MLB (112). ⚽️ Gotham match relocated: Top-seeded Gotham FC have relocated their NWSL semifinal to the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium due to concerns over the playing surface at their usual 25,000-seat home. The conundrum is reminiscent of the Atlanta Dream's arena drama last month. 🏀 AP rankings update: Florida (men) and South Carolina (women) remained atop the AP basketball polls this week, while the UCLA men have their highest ranking since 2023 (No. 9) and the Michigan women have their highest ranking ever (No. 2).   🏈 24-TEAM PLAYOFF CFP EXPANSION IS OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL (Chris Graythen/Getty Images) The College Football Playoff's long-anticipated expansion is officially here following Monday's announcement that ESPN and the CFP agreed to a five-year, $1.7 billion deal to double the field from 12 to 24 teams starting next season. Details: The field will comprise the Power Four conference champions, the highest-ranked team in the Group of Six, and 19 at-large bids. The top eight seeds earn a first-round bye, while seeds 9-16 will host first-round games on their campus. Power conference title games are being eliminated to make room for the expanded playoff schedule, with the regular season running from the week before Labor Day through Thanksgiving weekend. And fear not, purists: Army-Navy will keep its standalone window. It will simply move up one week to the first Saturday in December in lieu of the eliminated conference title games. Does anybody want this? Fans, almost universally, do not — a sentiment that the CFP committee took into account but ultimately ignored. "We're aware of the fan sentiment and that many fans aren't in favor of expansion, but that was certainly weighed into the decision," said CFP executive director Rich Clark during Monday's news conference. "It was considered, but ultimately, we just need to make a spectacular playoff." "The CFP has a responsibility to our fans. They're the lifeblood of college football, and we owe it to them to make this great, and that really is our intent. But we appreciate our fans. We did take into account their sentiment, and that was rolled into this decision, but we decided to move forward with it." Food for thought: With March Madness and now the CFP expanding despite widespread fan opposition, you have to wonder: Will American sports ever have its European Super League moment? In 2021, soccer fans revolted against a proposed breakaway competition so fiercely that it collapsed within days. We're not there yet with college sports, but what would it take to ignite a similar rebellion? At what point does the pursuit of money finally push fans too far?   📸 SNAPSHOTS THROUGH THE LENS (Stacy Bengs/AP Photo) Minneapolis, Minnesota — The Vikings' vaunted defense held firm for as long as it could, but the Bills eventually wore Minnesota down in a 23-6 victory on "Monday Night Football." Buffalo (7-1) moves atop the AFC standings, while Minnesota (6-2) drops to sixth in the NFC. Historically bad: Carson Wentz (8/25, 81 yards, 2 INT) was terrible for Minnesota, posting the worst passer rating (8.9) since Sam Darnold was "seeing ghosts" against the Patriots in 2019 (3.6). (Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) Atlanta, Georgia — The Lakers are the first team to 10 wins this season after beating the Hawks, 124-114, behind another big game from early MVP frontrunner Luka Dončić (32-8-10). Elite company: Dončić has scored 393 points so far, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain in 1962 (529) and 1961 (496) for the most through a player's first 10 games. (Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images) Edmonton, Alberta — You'll never believe it, but Connor McDavid scored again, lighting the lamp in the Oilers' 3-1 win over the Rangers for his 48th point of the season — tied for the sixth-most in NHL history before a player's 20th game. Wild stat: If you took away all 11 of his goals, McDavid would still lead the NHL in points thanks to his 37 assists. Teammate Leon Draisaitl ranks second in the league with 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists). (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Indian Wells, California — Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolína Muchová in her WTA Finals opener, becoming the first woman this century to win at least one match at the event in six consecutive years. Finishing the job: Sabalenka is now tied for the most wins at the event (13) among those who haven't won the title. Is this the year she finally hoists the trophy?   🏀 TRADING PLACES THE BROWN VS. BOSTON REUNION (Ethan Palowitz/Yahoo Sports) When the Celtics visit the 76ers tonight (8pm ET, NBC), it will be Jaylen Brown's first meeting with his former team since he was traded to Philadelphia this offseason. His Sixers lead the East at 9-2, with Boston just a half-game back at 8-2. Remember last season? With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Brown became Boston's offensive centerpiece, averaging a career-high 28.7 points with a 36.2% Usage Rate — the share of possessions a player finishes while on the court. What a difference a year makes: Brown's Usage has plummeted to 25.9% while sharing the ball with LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. That 10.3% drop is the largest year-over-year decline by any qualifying player since the ABA merger. Here's the twist: Despite all that offensive talent, Philly ranks just 21st in offensive efficiency. Instead, the Sixers have leaned on their 5th-ranked defense, which is allowing 9.3 fewer points per 100 possessions with Brown playing versus when he sits, per Basketball Reference. Meanwhile, in Boston: Tatum has reclaimed the lead-creator role, averaging 27.1 points and 7.8 assists. Paul George, acquired in the Brown trade, is adding 20.4 points per game, and the Celtics own the NBA's best net rating. They're outscoring opponents by 10.7 points per game, far more dominant than Philly's +3.1 average scoring margin. Bottom line: Brown has gone from Boston's No. 1 option to a more supporting role on a team winning with defense. And the Celtics? They're thriving without him — just as they did without Tatum most of last season.   🏈 A FOOTBALL LIFE JOHNSON'S JOURNEY CONTINUES Johnson played five games for the Commanders last season. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images) The Cardinals have signed Josh Johnson to their practice squad following Gardner Minshew's elbow injury, adding yet another chapter to the veteran QB's seemingly never-ending football journey. Football nomad: A fifth-round pick by the Buccaneers in 2008, Johnson has now spent time with a staggering 15 NFL organizations, plus three more teams across three different spring leagues. Behold: 2008-11: Buccaneers 2012: 49ers 2012: Sacramento Mountain Lions (UFL) 2012: Browns 2013: Bengals 2014: 49ers 2015: Bengals 2015: Colts 2015: Bills 2016: Ravens 2016: Giants 2017: Texans 2018: Raiders 2018: San Diego Fleet (AAF) 2018: Redskins 2019: Lions 2020: Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL) 2020: 49ers 2021: Jets 2021: Ravens 2022: Broncos 2022: 49ers 2023-24: Ravens 2025: Commanders 2026: Bengals 2026: Cardinals Career stats: Johnson has seen game action for "just" seven NFL teams, appearing in 50 games and starting 11 times. He's completed 58.7% of his passes for 2,669 yards, 14 TD and 18 INT, while adding 481 rushing yards and 2 TD.   📺 VIEWING GUIDE WATCHLIST: TUESDAY, NOV. 10 (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 🏀 Men's College Hoops The Champions Classic is tonight in Chicago, and it's quite the double feature: No. 2 Duke vs. No. 5 Michigan State (7pm ET, ESPN), followed by No. 15 Kansas vs. No. 24 Kentucky (9:30pm, ESPN). Plus: We've also got No. 1 Florida at Florida State (6pm, ESPN2) and No. 3 Illinois at No. 16 Texas Tech (8pm, Peacock). Not bad for a Tuesday night in November. 🏀 Celtics at 76ers Pretty big game leading off tonight's doubleheader on NBC (8pm), as the Celtics (8-2) visit the 76ers (9-2) in their first game since Jaylen Brown switched sides in the storied rivalry. The nightcap ain't bad, either, with the 6-3 Trail Blazers hosting the 8-2 Thunder (11pm). Chilly reunion: Don't expect Brown and former teammate Jayson Tatum to exchange pleasantries tonight. "There's nothing to talk about," Brown said Sunday. "Just check the ball up." More to watch: 🏒 NHL: Devils at Jets (7pm, ESPN+) … New Jersey says Connor Hellebuyck will not play in his return to Winnipeg, citing a "reduction" in win probability. ⚽️ Women's Champions League: PSG vs. Bayern (3pm, CBSSN); Inter Milan vs. Man City (3pm, Paramount+) … Two of five games to kick off Matchday 4. ⛳️ Women's TGL: Detroit vs. Los Angeles (8pm, ION) … The women's indoor golf league tees it up again after L.A. won Sunday's inaugural match. Got plans tonight? Gametime is the best place to score last-minute tickets to the events in your city.   🏈 LET'S PLAY NFL TRIVIA (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) The NFL's 18-week regular season is halfway complete. Question: Can you name the eight division leaders entering Week 10? Hint: Seven of the eight made the playoffs last season. Answer at the bottom.   📆 ON THIS DAY THE COMEBACK KID (RVR Photos/USA Today Sports) 42 years ago today, Maryland backup QB Frank Reich led the Terps to one of the greatest comebacks in college football history, beating No. 6 Miami, 42-40, after trailing 31-0 at halftime. Lightning strikes twice: Nine years later, Reich — again in the role of backup — led the Bills to the largest comeback in NFL history, beating the Oilers, 41-38, in the AFC Wild Card Game after trailing 35-3 early in the third quarter. Reich is currently the offensive coordinator for the Jets, an organization that knows a thing or two about falling behind.   Trivia answer: Bills (AFC East), Steelers (AFC North), Jaguars (AFC South), Broncos (AFC West), Giants (NFC East), Bears (NFC North), Panthers (NFC South), 49ers (NFC West)

Number of plaintiffs in vaccine rule challenge grows by two An administrative judge has denied the DeSantis administration’s request to limit the number of plaintiffs in the administrative challenge to its proposed rules to eliminate a requirement that children receive four vaccines before entering daycare or school. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/number-of-plaintiffs-in-vaccine-rule-challenge-grows-by-two/? Hurricane Isaias claims keep climbing Total estimated insured losses for Hurricane Isaias had climbed to more than $735.5 million as of Friday, data posted by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation show. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/hurricane-isaias-claims-keep-climbing/? Meet Gov.-elect Byron Donalds’ transition team Gov.-elect Byron Donald announced the members of his transition team Monday afternoon, but gave no details about whether additional people will help guide the transfer of power from Gov. Ron DeSantis. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/meet-gov-elect-byron-donalds-transition-team/? Sarasota Republican Greg Steube vies for leadership position in GOP House U.S. Rep. Greg Steube of Florida is asking his GOP colleagues to elect him as the next Republican conference chair, the No. 3 House leadership position, saying he represents a “genuine conservative option and a fresh approach to leadership.” https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/11/09/sarasota-republican-greg-steube-vies-for-leadership-position-in-gop-house/?

Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution A thick blanket of smog shrouded India’s capital Monday after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations, compounding dangerously high pollution levels and intensifying the seasonal air pollution crisis that grips the city every year. Read more. What to know: The problem becomes particularly acute in late October and November. The result is a thick haze that can linger over the capital and surrounding areas for days. Authorities in New Delhi have implemented a set of measures to curb pollution, which include limits on construction activity and restrictions on diesel generators, while courts have sought restrictions on firecrackers. But the measures have not prevented the return of severe pollution each year. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: See the toxic haze and locals describe pollution UN climate summit kicks off after a disastrous year of extreme weather Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress Here’s how to stay safe amid hazardous winter air, and for more stories like this, subscribe to our weekly newsletter AP’s Live Well here. It focuses on your health, money and time.

FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese agent, Trump says President Donald Trump said Monday that the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese government agent but that he doesn’t think the executive who has helped to develop artificial intelligence has a reason to worry. Read more. Why this matters: The sudden emergence of Huang’s infidelity has rocked the political class and America’s tech sector, creating new concerns about whether China has been able to access the cutting-edge chips designed by Nvidia that are powering the development of artificial intelligence. Trump suggested the extraordinary step of directly involving himself in a counterintelligence investigation, a sign of his friendly relationship with Huang and the possible geopolitical stakes. China denied Monday that it engaged in an attempt to ensnare Huang. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ What we know and don’t about the alleged plot WATCH: Who is Jensen Huang? Investigation puts a spotlight on chip billionaire’s personal life

🌉 1 for the road: $100 million Airbnb gift Brian Chesky speaks yesterday at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers. Photo: Airbnb Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, is donating $100 million to the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department — the largest-ever donation to the city by an individual, Axios San Francisco's Nadia Lopez writes. Chesky's donation is more than a third of the department's proposed spending for next year. Between the lines: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who appeared with Chesky for yesterday's announcement, has increasingly sought private funding for initiatives addressing homelessness, public safety and the city's economic recovery. Chesky, whose global company was founded in San Francisco nearly two decades ago, serves on a council of business leaders advising the mayor on economic issues. Read the announcement ...

⚡ State Department dustup in Haiti Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos: Saul Loeb, Marvin Recinos/AFP via Getty Images and Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo writes from Miami: State Department officials have quietly raised objections to El Salvador's gang-fighting efforts in Haiti — even as President Trump has offered his full support, according to diplomatic notes and informed sources. El Salvador issued a formal rebuke yesterday that questioned the "credibility" of the top U.S. diplomat in Haiti. Why it matters: The controversy exposes the tension between Trump's MAGA foreign policy objectives and the professional diplomatic establishment in the State Department. "There is a class of bureaucrats who don't want to see the change in the Western Hemisphere that POTUS wants," a U.S. official told Axios. Keep reading.