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NSA Puts Post-Quantum Security Questions Into Vendor Procurement
Jim Jordan elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
The Ohio conservative defeated Steve Scalise 106-73, promising that Republicans will play offense against the new Democratic majority.
Data centers go 0-for-21 as Ohio voters back local bans and limits
Nationwide, voters sided against data center development in 40 of 41 local ballot measures, reflecting anger over power bills, water use and tax breaks.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in two days under Qatar-brokered plan
Oil prices tumbled on hopes of a deal, but talks in Doha ended without a breakthrough and Iran's conditions remain steep.

Economy grows at 3.4% pace in third quarter on consumer spending and AI investment
Growth beat forecasts and was the fastest in a year, even as higher fuel costs from the Iran war weighed on households.
Judge curbs DHS door-knocking probes of suspected noncitizen voters in 9 states
The ruling found the agency's field operations likely violate the Voting Rights Act and relied on data that includes U.S. citizens.