BREAKING: U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in September, but that likely does not signal a material shift in the labor market, with the weakness likely related to a calendar quirk. https://bit.ly/4AJHfGx

ILLEGAL VOTING CRACKDOWN: The Justice Department announced nearly 50 cases against noncitizens accused of illegally voting in September as the Trump administration steps up scrutiny of voter rolls ahead of the midterms. https://bit.ly/4z5omMD

‘WE ARE A PEOPLE OF ACTION’: flydubai passenger Almog Italie describes the harrowing moment his flight began plunging and passengers rushed to help regain control of the aircraft.

https://youtu.be/B3ph6zsX0tk

Judge Andrew Napolitano questioned Letitia James’ role in Cornell investigation on “Wake Up America.”

https://youtu.be/gEQEStD_WUE

“We’re not going to let foreigners here on visas assault our people, steal from our stores, drive drunk on our streets.”

— State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the department considers every visa decision a national security decision

https://youtu.be/alEXZBS5eTQ

The Pentagon may expand its use of autonomous surveillance boats on the Rio Grande and in the Gulf of America after the canoe-sized vessels helped authorities detect and deter illegal border crossings and narcotics trafficking during a pilot program. https://bit.ly/4rJi6Yp

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor. https://bit.ly/4hF38yk

BREAKING: The Group of Seven plans to release 100 million barrels of oil in the coming weeks, starting with substantial amounts of diesel after U.S. prices hit record highs, with President Donald Trump saying the diesel release will begin “immediately.” https://bit.ly/3TB38qQ

'RULES ARE RULES!': Enes Kanter Freedom says he invited President Donald Trump to his first WNBA game in 2027, doubling down on his challenge to the league’s transgender eligibility rules.

BARKLEY BLAST: NBA legend Charles Barkley ripped Democrats in a recent interview over calls to abolish ICE, defund police and embrace socialism, saying some of their ideas are “the stupidest s***” he’s ever heard.

President Donald Trump on Friday intensified pressure on Senate Republicans to make daylight saving time permanent, accusing Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., of blocking legislation that would end the twice-yearly clock change. MORE: https://bit.ly/4rPCyqY

RAPID RESCUE: NYPD officers sprang into action after being flagged down to help a choking child Saturday.

Officers quickly cleared the airway before the child was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

‘WHERE ARE THOSE GUYS?’: President Donald Trump highlighted NEWSMAX White House Correspondent Mike Carter’s interview with Oklahoma voters before spotting the supporters in the crowd and inviting them onstage. @MikeCarterTV

https://youtu.be/YZJzw8YRuW0

VANCE ON EPSTEIN: Vice President JD Vance said in a recent interview that Jeffrey Epstein likely hated President Donald Trump more than anyone in the world, arguing that being disliked by “bad people” reflects positively on Trump.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he doesn’t believe the seven former Cornell University fraternity brothers accused in a lawsuit of raping a fellow student will get a “fair shake” now that state Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed special prosecutor by Gov. Kathy Hochul. MORE: https://bit.ly/3VqbcLQ

FANS BLAST EMINEM: Eminem is catching heat after Kid Rock revealed the rapper will appear on his upcoming Christian album, setting off criticism from fans over his association with a supporter of President Donald Trump. https://bit.ly/4hqxe9M

The co-pilot accused of stabbing his captain in an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight to Israel had previously been banned from flying in Oman over concerns he had adopted radical ideological views, according to a report. https://bit.ly/4rHLFK2

TIME TO GO: Former Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow called on former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to leave the central bank. https://bit.ly/4ebge58

ICED OUT?: Would you reject a job candidate for carrying iced coffee into an interview? “The Right Squad” debates how Gen Z approaches interviews, first impressions and whether workplace etiquette has changed for good.

https://youtu.be/B_D80B1la7o

NO TURNING BACK: President Donald Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to make daylight saving time permanent, calling the twice-yearly clock change costly and disruptive. https://bit.ly/47i11vD