TRUMP BACKS HEGSETH: President Donald Trump backed War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday when asked whether he was considering replacing Hegseth, whom he has described as a champion of the war.

Trump told reporters, "No, I think he's doing a very good job."

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Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt tells NEWSMAX that President Donald Trump isn't to blame for Republicans' midterm losses. Instead, Holt faults GOP lawmakers for failing to follow Trump's leadership, advance his agenda and support his foreign policy efforts. https://bit.ly/3V1Z43L

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he did not know whether Vice President JD Vance would run for president in 2028. https://bit.ly/4AbIsp0

IMPEACHMENT AGAIN?: "The Right Squad" wonders why Democrats would spend a congressional majority pursuing President Donald Trump when voters are demanding action on housing, inflation and the cost of living.

TIME TO REGROUP: Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds told NEWSMAX that Republicans' path forward is to refocus on conservative policies that address Americans’ everyday concerns and move quickly beyond the election losses. https://bit.ly/4sNQ66Q

IMPEACHMENT COULD BACKFIRE AGAIN: "The Right Squad" examines renewed Democratic talk of impeaching President Donald Trump and questions whether the effort would accomplish anything beyond generating headlines and energizing Trump’s supporters.

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GOP LEADERSHIP SHOWDOWN: Rep. Andy Harris says Republicans need a forceful communicator to oppose the incoming Democratic majorities: "Jim Jordan is the type of communicator we need."

BREAKING: British ‌comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty in a London court on Thursday ‌of rape and sexual ​assault and was told he faces jail. https://bit.ly/3UAgTXh

GOP LEADERSHIP SHOWDOWN: Rep. Andy Harris says Republicans need a forceful communicator to oppose the incoming Democratic majorities: "Jim Jordan is the type of communicator we need."

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VOTERS SOUND OFF: What fueled the Democrats' midterm victory? From soaring living costs to the war in Iran and growing frustration with both parties, New Yorkers tell NEWSMAX what's driving voters to demand change. Watch the unfiltered street reactions on “Rob Schmitt Tonight.”

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MUSK LOSES $33B: Elon Musk reportedly lost more than $33 billion, as Tesla and SpaceX shares slid following the Democrats' blue wave victory in the midterms. https://bit.ly/4sF9ZN6

'HE EASILY WINS': President Donald Trump called for votes cast for two other candidates in Alaska's Senate race to be awarded to incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is trailing Democrat Mary Peltola as ballots continued to be counted. https://bit.ly/4AhP6KI

The Senate race between Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom remains too close to call, with thousands of ballots still outstanding. Late-arriving mail ballots and Mississippi’s restrictive recount rules could leave the outcome hanging in the balance for days — or longer. https://bit.ly/4iHjoiL

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record. https://bit.ly/4AhzmHB

CRUZ'S VERDICT: Sen. Ted Cruz called Republicans' midterm losses a "Watergate-level repudiation," saying voters rejected the party over rising living costs while criticizing President Donald Trump's tariffs and the prolonged war with Iran. https://bit.ly/4z6BEs6

Democrats are reviving proposals to tax wealthy Americans after winning control of Congress, setting up a potential confrontation with President Donald Trump over how to finance their affordability agenda. https://bit.ly/4ixwqiz

BREAKING: Harmeet Dhillon, a prominent Trump ally who spearheaded a conservative overhaul of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, reportedly plans to step down following Democrats' sweeping midterm election victories. https://bit.ly/4zABrys

PRICES AND POLICY: Why are Americans still paying high energy prices? Harriet Hageman points to the Democrats' opposition to new energy infrastructure.

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Republicans' disastrous midterm election performance has reportedly shaken up the party's 2028 presidential landscape, raising questions about whether Vice President JD Vance can overcome the political fallout and emerge as President Donald Trump's successor. https://bit.ly/4k0lRaq

First Lady Melania Trump PRAISES Newsmax for key role in Oleshky evacuation that saved over 800 lives!

Melania Trump said: “NEWSMAX provided transparency, accountability, and protections to safeguard the truth."