# Start Here Nov. 5 | The GOP’s ‘Asteroid’ Moment

https://mins.news/en/video/130573

- ABC News, 2026-11-05 11:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjrPKw1TkaE

> As Republicans assign blame for Tuesday’s blowout losses, Vice President JD Vance points to the Trump administration’s war effort. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to step away from party leadership, while voters weigh in on a broad range of ballot measures.

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