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Good Wednesday morning. _____________________ • What seemed like a mixed midterm result for the G.O.P. • President Trump is considering firing Kirstjen Nielsen, the secretary of Homeland Security who has long been a target of the president’s displeasure, according to three people close to him. But there is no question that the first lady, Melania Trump, no longer wants her at the White House. Though the outcome is unlikely to change, Mr. Gillum has made it clear he is not going away. • Representative Kyrsten Sinema’s victory marked the first time a Democrat has been elected to the Senate from Arizona since 1988. Read more about Ms. Sinema, and here are six takeaways from her historic race. • Despite a dismal election last week, Representative Kevin McCarthy of California looks set to become House minority leader. But only a week after the election, he has dropped the issue almost entirely. Check back later for On Politics With Lisa Lerer, a nightly newsletter exploring the people, issues and ideas reshaping the political world.