Former Sen. Jay Rockefeller dies at 89; Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff
The five-term West Virginia Democrat died at his Washington home; outlets differ on Thursday night or Friday. Also: Stephen Miller becomes chief of staff, employers add 165,000 jobs, Iran strike and nuclear-proposal reports, a Lakewood officer is killed, and Tesla winds down the Cybertruck.
RUSH NEWSTREAMMorningRUSH Former Sen. Jay Rockefeller dies at 89; Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff Photo: Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0 01Sen. Jay Rockefeller dies at age 89
John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, the former West Virginia governor and five-term U.S. senator, died at his Washington home at age 89. CNN, citing a WETA spokeswoman, said he died Thursday night; outlets citing The Washington Post said he died Friday. His family did not disclose a cause.
02President Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff
President Trump said deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff starting Monday, Nov. 9, after Susie Wiles’s exit. Trump announced the change on Truth Social. The appointment trended on Bluesky.
03U.S. economy adds 165,000 jobs in October, unemployment falls
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in October, well above economists’ forecasts. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% from 4.2%. Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% for the month. The figures were released Friday, three days after the midterms.
04U.S. military carries out new limited strikes on Iran, President Trump says
Outlets in this story reported U.S. strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, including what was described as a defensive or limited attack on an anti-aircraft site. President Trump said he may have to destroy more of Iran and that the public would know soon if he acts.
05Officer killed and three wounded in Lakewood, Colorado shootout
A Lakewood, Colorado, police officer was killed and three other officers were wounded Thursday evening after a suspect opened fire as officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near a public bus. Police said the suspect was killed. A civilian was also wounded.
06Iran submits nuclear proposal to U.S. via Qatar, outlines seven terms
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran sent a nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar and tied talks to seven conditions. Officials later described a modified five-condition demand and a Qatari two-day trust-building plan. The White House declined to comment on the proposals.
07Tesla announces winding down Cybertruck production in Texas next year
Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for more Cybercab production. The announcement, posted on X, trended on Bluesky and on X, where “Cybertruck” was a trending term.