Saturday 11/8/2025 - Qnotables Daily Notable News

A federal grand jury reportedly subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI officials Lisa Page and Peter Strzok in a probe tied to the origins of the Russia-collusion investigations; no charges announced, scope undisclosed.

Unverified online claims allege the unidentified January 6 pipe bomber was a former Capitol Police officer and current CIA asset; authorities have not confirmed any suspect and the FBI investigation remains open.

The Blaze reports a former Capitol Police officer is a “forensic match” for the January 6 pipe bomber, citing unnamed sources and image analysis; officials have not publicly corroborated the report and the case is ongoing.Daily Notable News — Top 40 at a glance

Weather & public safety
1) Western Washington flooding strains Seattle–Tacoma; rising rivers, slides, and travel delays expected.
2) Suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews sickens multiple people; hazmat contained and probe ongoing.
3) Yakama Nation declares emergency after SNAP cuts to address food insecurity.

Courts, legal, and oversight
4) Lawsuit alleges widespread child sexual abuse at Everett juvenile detention centers; county reviewing.
5) Reported corruption probe into D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over travel/contracting questions.
6) Kansas mayor charged for allegedly voting as a noncitizen in multiple elections.
7) House resolution seeks impeachment of federal Judge John McConnell Jr.
8) Appeals court orders further review of hush-money case on presidential-immunity grounds.
9) Congressional Budget Office reports a cyber intrusion; remediation underway.

White House, Congress, and policy
10) President hosts leaders of five Central Asian nations; focus on trade, minerals, and security.
11) Nominations sent to Senate: Brian Barber, Brian Gootkin, James Stuart, Michael Selig, Jared Isaacman.
12) “MAMDANI Act” filed to block federal funds to NYC; partisan fight likely.
13) Senator John Kennedy proposes shutdown no-pay bills; separate “No Budget, No Pay” blocked.
14) Treasury orders audits to curb contract fraud and misuse.
15) Person collapses at White House obesity-drug event; medical response on site, program resumes.
16) President says he raised denuclearization with Putin and Xi; details limited.
17) Call links Israel’s Netanyahu with Kazakhstan’s Tokayev on security and energy.

Immigration, enforcement, and security
18) ICE shipyard worksite operation results in 25 arrests tied to immigration violations.
19) U.S. arrests five international fugitives in Southern California at Germany’s request.
20) Officials tell Congress no plans or legal authority for U.S. strikes inside Venezuela.
21) Michael Flynn urges one-time polygraphs to deter leaks at sensitive briefings.

Elections, cities, and society
22) Reports highlight women leading NYC transition teams in safety, finance, housing, operations.
23) Reporting suggests Bill de Blasio advising incoming NYC leadership; role not formalized.
24) Analysis estimates about one-third of New York’s Jewish voters backed Zohran Mamdani.
25) Claim that Governor Newsom may leverage Prop 50 fundraising for a national bid; no formal run announced.
26) Hawaii has the highest homelessness rate; Mississippi among the lowest.

Economy, business, and energy
27) Tesla shareholders approve a large performance-based compensation package for Elon Musk.
28) Ørsted maintains a strong outlook for European offshore wind despite cost pressures.
29) Elon Musk signals rapid execution across vehicles, AI, and launch milestones.
30) Airlines warn of schedule cuts as controller shortages and weather compound delays.

Aviation & transportation
31) Weather and staffing trigger flight cuts at Seattle-Tacoma; LaGuardia briefly on ground stop.
32) NTSB briefs on fatal UPS cargo crash in Kentucky; recorders recovered, timeline reconstruction underway.

International & climate
33) COP30 speeches from Prince William and PM Keir Starmer urge faster climate action and financing.
34) Trade and investment package with Uzbekistan touted; multiyear targets in energy and manufacturing inputs.

Law & legislation
35) Senator Ted Cruz introduces bill to ensure deportation for illegal immigrants convicted of benefit fraud.
36) Democrats block “No Budget, No Pay,” arguing it punishes staff and complicates negotiations.

Community & public programs
37) Curfew in parts of the region could delay missions into next week; agencies re-sequence operations.
38) Treasury compliance push warns contractors about suspensions, debarment, and prosecution.
39) Airlines add buffers and urge travelers to use mobile alerts and rebook early when needed.

Geopolitics & defense follow-ups
40) Working groups with Central Asian partners to reconvene on counterterror finance, borders, and connectivity.