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.

#Senate #McConnell #MitchMcConnell #Kentucky #NEWSMAX

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

LEFT PIVOTS TO IMPEACHMENT: Democrats said they were focused on affordability. Now Hakeem Jeffries says he is a “hard yes” on the impeachment resolution targeting Pete Hegseth. “The Right Squad” breaks down the pivot and the political stakes.

https://youtu.be/qWFm3Tf4XKc

PETE HEGSETH on articles of impeachment against him: “It’s a farce and it’s a stunt. And everyone knows it.”

PETE HEGSETH on articles of impeachment: “This is not patriotism, this is sabotage.”

“He did not kick the can; he kicked their teeth in.”

PETE HEGSETH on President Trump’s efforts to keep Iran from having a nuclear weapon

“If they want to come for the warriors, they're going to have to come through me.”

PETE HEGSETH vowed to protect the men and women of the military who carried out orders.

I’LL DEFEND HIM: Alan Dershowitz volunteers to help defend Pete Hegseth, arguing that policy disputes do not meet the constitutional standard for impeachment.

https://youtu.be/ZfD3Zc5DEmY

GERRY IS LIVE! 🎙
Today on The Gerry Callahan Show...
🟥 Pete Hegseth vs Thomas Massie.
🟥 Dana White as WH Press Secretary.
🟥 Mitch McConnell is speechless.
https://www.youtube.com/live/xpgG5AjP1WA?si=OXDH27XLWwYh30R7

Thomas Massie is a “largely discredited, defeated and disgraced lawmaker.”

Rep. Ryan Zinke slams articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth

'HE KICKED THEIR TEETH IN': War Secretary Pete Hegseth blasted the push to impeach him as a “farce,” defending U.S. military operations in Iran and praising President Trump for putting national security ahead of politics. https://bit.ly/48Q0amh

Vice President JD Vance blasted the effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth as "absurd," accusing lawmakers of engaging in political theater instead of legislating and targeting the Pentagon chief for challenging the military bureaucracy. MORE: https://bit.ly/4BW0Bsy

DERSHOWITZ BACKS HEGSETH: Attorney Alan Dershowitz offers to defend War Secretary Pete Hegseth against impeachment, arguing that disagreements over military decisions and administration policies are not impeachable offenses. https://bit.ly/4An9FVS

BREAKING NEWS: Rep. Jim Jordan was elected House minority leader Tuesday, defeating House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to lead Republicans when Democrats take control of the chamber in January. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fpFMMy