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Why did conservative Marsha Blackburn triumph in the Tennessee senate race, and why did incumbent Rep. Dave Brat struggle in his race for a third term in the House? Tuesday's night results made clear that Republicans would retain the Senate, but lose the House, and we're here to examine what happened. Rachel del Guidice joins us from the ground on Tennessee, and Fred Lucas from Brat's Virginia district to share what they learned from voters and experts over the course of their reporting. Plus: We talk about how well celebrity endorsements panned out this cycle.We also cover these stories:--The election results were bad news for progressives, with major candidates like Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and Texas Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke losing to Republicans.--Did the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings have an effect on the races? The one Democrat senator who voted for Kavanaugh won re-election, while three Democrats who didn't lost their Senate races.--In Florida, voters approved an amendment to their state constitution that restores voting rights to some felons.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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• Bitmain is launching two new Antminer models targeting the bitcoin mining industry.
• U.S. elections drama may be dragging Augur out of the doldrums.
• Crypto wallet provider Blockchain says it's about to stage what it's calling the "largest crypto giveaway in history."
• Cryptocurrency mining technology firm Bitfury Group has just closed an $80 million funding round led by venture capital firm Korelya Capital.
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The news to know for Tuesday, November 6th, 2018!

Today, we're talking all things Election Day: stats, predictions, TV ads and free rides. 

Plus: record retirement savings, Facebook pop-up stores and the Spice Girls.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes.' 

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• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to clarify when and how cryptocurrencies may be classified as securities, and will do so in "plain English."
• The chairman of Deltec Bank & Trust says a widely scrutinized letter about stablecoin issuer Tether's account at the Bahamas-based institution is "authentic."
• Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is giving tough guidance to banks wanting to trade in crypto assets.
• A little-known ethereum project called Lition is quietly helping real German citizens find cheaper energy.

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The news to know for Monday, November 5th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about presidents' speeches, Iran sanctions (+ a Game of Thrones inspired tweet) and a newly-approved opioid.

Plus: a new 'Amazon Day' option and the app getting more downloads than Facebook, even though many people have never heard of it.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes.' 

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The Supreme Court recently announced that it will hear an appeal for a case involving a memorial cross. This large cross stands in an open field in Bladensburg, Maryland, and commemorates the sacrifice of 49 local servicemen who gave their lives in World War I. We talk with Jeremy Dys of First Liberty, the organization which is defending the memorial against the American Humanist Association.  We also cover these stories:--The midterm elections are today--and the Justice Department is not going to tolerate fraud. Officials will be monitoring voting in 19 states.--The U.S. government restored economic sanctions that the Obama administration lifted in 2015 as part of the Iran nuclear deal. The sanctions target Iran’s energy, shipping, and banking sectors, among others.--Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States will hold accountable the men who murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, while still maintaining the strategic U.S.-Saudi relationship.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!

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On today’s show we feature an interview with Sebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant to President Donald Trump and author of the new book, “Why We Fight: Defeating America's Enemies—With No Apologies.”Gorka breaks down the most serious threats to American security and how Trump is combatting them. We also discuss Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings remade the Republican Party. Plus, Gorka's analysis of immigration, the dangers of socialism, and his first encounter with Trump.Also on today’s show:• Your letters to the editor. Don’t forget, your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.• The Heritage Foundation's Tim Doescher, co-host of the Heritage Explains podcast, shares the exciting economic news from the most recent jobs report.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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The news to know for Friday, November 2nd, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the big names on the campaign trail in the final days before Election Day, and Big Tech's open letter about a possible government policy.

Plus: an HBO blackout for some customers and House of Cards legacy as its final season arrives.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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• Tether, the company behind the controversial stablecoin of the same name, published a letter purporting to be from Deltec Bank and Trust Limited today, confirming that it has about $1.8 billion in its account as of October 31. However, the letter - dated November 1 - does not have a name attached to it, and the signature is essentially a curve.

• Coinbase’s head of trading, Hunter Merghart, has resigned after just six months on the job, according to individuals familiar with the situation.

• Dapper Labs, the company behind the development of the ethereum-based Crypto Kitties, just raised another $15 million from Google Ventures, SamsungNEXT and Andreessen Horowitz, as well as some groups not usually associated with venture investing such as William Morris Endeavour and aXiomatic.

• The New York Department of Financial Services has just issued its 12th BitLicense, this time to a bitcoin ATM operator called CoinSource.

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