History made: Democrat Scott Colom becomes Mississippi's 1st Black senator since 19th century

Big story, Democrat Scott Colombe is celebrating victory in Mississippi, becoming the state's first black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. Colombe edged past incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by a little more than 4,600 votes in that deep red state. The last time a Democratic senator represented Mississippi was more than 40 years ago. His victory helps to cement the decisive midterm election rebuke of President Trump. The 43-year-old prosecutor ran on issues of affordability and economic issues, and he told a crowd he'll be working to make the people of Mississippi live better. I make a solemn commitment to each and every Mississippian today. In every decision I make, I will never forget. The most important thing is Mississippi matters. God bless y'all. While this. Now, Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith conceded last night, saying she wishes Scott Colombe well in representing the state. Democratic Party leaders celebrating his victory as Southern states deliver Democratic victories from the Carolinas to Georgia and to Texas. Colombe's win gives Democrats 55 seats in the U.S. Senate. The one race that hasn't been called yet is the Senate seat in Alaska. Democrat Mary Peltola currently leading in that race. In the House of Representatives, Democrats are now projected to have at least 255 seats. Republicans have 168. In the North Bay, the race for District 4 remains too close to call. Incumbent Democrat Congressman Mike Thompson is facing a challenge from fellow Democrat Eric Jones. Jones is currently leading with 52% of the vote. District 4 includes Napa, Sonoma, Santa Rosa, and Davis. Our time's now 636. The White House sent a warning to Democrats as they plan investigations into President Trump and members of the Trump administration. The White House sent a letter this week to Southern California Congressman Robert Garcia. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee who told Republicans to lawyer up on election night. The committee's function is to investigate waste, fraud and abuse. But the White House accuses Democrats of going too far, saying their planned investigations may amount to, quote, blatant criminality. We've seen over the past several days and even over the past several weeks are outright threats many by elected members of Congress and some senators against anybody that's conservative and anybody that happens to be a Republican. Donald Trump is clearly hiding something. We're not going to be threatened or intimidated because we are demanding accountability and oversight. The truth is that he needs to understand that Congress is a co-equal branch of government. Now, the Democrats plan to look into the Trump family's wealth and their investments since he returned to office, as well as the handling of ICE operations and... The Epstein Files. President Trump delivered remarks at the National Veterans Day observance near the nation's capital yesterday. The president and first lady participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. It's a tradition that dates back more than 70 years. The president took a moment to speak directly to veterans and their families, thanking them for their sacrifice at the end of the ceremony. On Veterans Day, we reaffirm our undying gratitude to every patriot who has answered the call of duty. Americans must always remember that our way of life is not the natural condition of mankind. Everything we've achieved, everything that we are, everything that we hope to become is built on the courage of those willing to endure and unimaginable and to some just unbearable and to stand strong when all else gives way. This Veterans Day is the first since the war in Iran began more than eight months ago. Nearly 1,000 service members have been injured. At least 23 have died in the war in Iran. The president acknowledged their sacrifice. All right, our time is 639.