VANCE CHARTS OWN COURSE: Vice President JD Vance reportedly shifted away from President Donald Trump's signature policies in the final stretch of the midterms, focusing instead on economic nationalism, foreign policy restraint and public safety. https://bit.ly/4eSntiS

JEFFRIES FACES BACKLASH: House Democrats are reportedly being flooded with calls urging them to block Hakeem Jeffries from becoming speaker, with one lawmaker reporting more than 500 calls in just two days. https://bit.ly/3WomFvW

'VETO, VETO, VETO': President Donald Trump vowed Friday night to use his presidential veto power to block legislation from a Democratic-controlled Congress, telling conservative activists at a CPAC gathering at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida that Republicans still hold a powerful weapon despite their election setbacks. https://bit.ly/4iHIFJJ

GRETZKY DEFENDS TRUMP FRIENDSHIP: Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is standing by his longtime friendship with President Donald Trump despite backlash in Canada. Asked about criticism over his ties to the president, Gretzky responded, "People can have their own opinions. That is what life is all about."

ROADWAY RUNWAY: Dramatic video captured the moment a small plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in Fort Myers, Florida, on Saturday, striking the rear of a pickup truck as it touched down among moving vehicles.

The Cessna 172 reportedly experienced a mechanical issue, forcing the two pilots to make the unexpected landing.

Authorities said no one was injured, and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident.

WATCH: Philadelphia Jewish business owners spoke out about the attempted boycott by anti-Israel bikers. NEWSMAX's Logan Ratick reports.

On Friday, NEWSMAX's Kilmeny Duchardt caught up with Sen. Mitch McConnell, asking him for reaction to the GOP's midterm losses. He declined to comment.

The Kentucky Republican and former Senate Majority Leader remains in a wheelchair and has not given a public interview since his recent health crisis.

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CABLE NEWS SHOCK: Fox News lost massive 40% of its audience on Election Day as millions tuned into Newsmax! See the numbers: https://bit.ly/3UJpdnH

TRUMP MIDDLE EAST UPDATE: President Donald Trump said Monday that key Gulf Arab nations favor maintaining the U.S. naval blockade of Iran and a new operation targeting Iranian supply routes. Read more: https://bit.ly/48HsaZj