News Above the Noise—Week of November 8, 2026
1. Trump Elevates Stephen Miller
Susie Wiles reportedly had a resignation letter ready before the announcement, after a leaked story about how her allies reacted to the election left the president displeased, according to people familiar with the matter. Miller, a loyal presence since Trump’s first campaign, pledged his total devotion at an event at Mar-a-Lago. His arrival could signal a harder line on everything from immigration to leak investigations. Read more here.
2. Strokes Are Showing Up in More People Before the Age of 55
Sen. Chris Murphy, 53, was recently hospitalized after suffering one, drawing fresh attention to a pattern doctors say they’re seeing more often in clinics. A nearly three-decade look at cases in the Cincinnati area found that rates among adults 20 to 54 almost doubled, even as they fell for older people. Researchers say the full explanation isn’t settled, but there are steps worth taking now. Read more here.
3. Could Oral Contraception and Hormone Therapy Actually Help a Woman’s Brain?
Doctors have debated estrogen for decades, and official guidance has shifted considerably in recent months. A new study of healthy 70-year-olds adds an unexpected wrinkle to that debate, though its authors are careful to call the findings tentative. Researchers say there’s still no good reason to take these medications for memory alone, but they’re learning why some women may respond differently than others. Read more here.
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