CARTEL CRACKDOWN: Federal law enforcement agencies have seized thousands of pounds of drugs, thousands of rounds of ammunition and hundreds of thousands of dollars intended for cartels under Operation Southern Surge, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Thursday.

Mullin credited President Trump's leadership and the efforts of federal agents working to combat international drug trafficking.

"We are CRUSHING these cartels to protect our homeland," Mullin declared.

TRUMP'S ARCH ON HOLD: A federal judge ordered a 14-day halt to construction of President Donald Trump's proposed memorial arch in Washington, just hours after the project won final approval from the National Capital Planning Commission in an 8-4 vote.

ICE is seeking custody of an arrested NYC rapist who committed multiple crimes. NEWSMAX's Border Correspondent Jaeson Jones reports. https://youtu.be/xrOIGajrVP4

Two senior Justice Department officials have resigned following Republicans' devastating midterm election losses, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday. https://bit.ly/4AhOe8N

TESLA'S CYBER SHIFT: Elon Musk announced Friday that Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory Texas facility around the middle of 2027 to make room for increased production of the company's Cybercab.
 
The move marks a major shift in Tesla's manufacturing priorities as the electric vehicle maker ramps up production of its autonomous robotaxi.

IS HEGSETH OUT?: Fred Fleitz says there is a “good chance” President Trump could let War Secretary Pete Hegseth go.

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'THEY ARE GOLD': President Trump says states embracing super intelligence data centers could unlock enormous wealth, pledging to work with those willing to invest in the infrastructure. Trump says only “foolish leadership” would turn down the economic opportunity. https://bit.ly/4fi9C5B

Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, was arrested by federal agents Friday morning near Tampa, Florida, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. https://bit.ly/4sHFwOs

Marc Beckman: "She's action-oriented; she's focused on changing and impacting people's lives for the better." Beckman detailed the First Lady's efforts to save lives in Oleshky, including a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, on Newsmax’s "Bianca Across The Nation." https://youtu.be/8L2f8zA1dbM

Three U.S. House races remain uncalled as Republican Reps. Virginia Foxx, Greg Murphy and David Rouzer fight to hold their seats. Democrats have already flipped four GOP-held districts in the state and are looking to expand their House majority. https://bit.ly/4sIDBcm

TRANS SPORTS RESTRICTIONS APPROVED: Voters in Washington and Colorado have approved ballot measures barring transgender girls from competing on girls' school sports teams. The measures require schools and athletic organizations to restrict girls-only competitions to students who are biologically female. https://bit.ly/48B9Ktd

BREAKING: President Donald Trump said that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.

European leaders are bracing for President Donald Trump's next moves on Ukraine, Iran, and NATO, recognizing that Republicans' midterm election losses will do little to diminish his sweeping foreign policy powers. https://bit.ly/4BPdd4U

Democrats are targeting President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports for repeal when they take control of Congress in January, with Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden seeking bipartisan support for an early trade showdown. https://bit.ly/485Vokn

JAWS DROP: A Florida motorist was left stunned after spotting what appeared to be a shark swimming through a flooded intersection in Fort Pierce on Monday.

Franshara Napoleon was on her way to pick up her daughter from school when she noticed something moving in the floodwaters and began recording.

"I was in disbelief," Napoleon said.

Trump just praised Chris Ruddy’s election take on Truth Social! See What It Says: https://bit.ly/4k2bWRw

'FIGHT WITH ALL OF OUR SOUL': Stephen Miller vowed to defend President Donald Trump and his agenda after being named White House chief of staff.

The Secret Service announced that a man was arrested after officers found him in a car near the White House with three guns after he allegedly told officers that voices in his head were instructing him to kill President Donald Trump. https://bit.ly/4kxaZRq

HEGSETH IMPEACHMENT THREAT: Rep. James Comer tells NEWSMAX it's "very possible" that enough votes exist to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth amid Republican concerns over the Iran war. Rep. Thomas Massie is preparing to force a House vote, warning that only Hegseth's resignation will stop him. https://bit.ly/3WmC6Vr

California prosecutors are vowing to continue seeking the death penalty despite Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to commute the sentences of all 548 death row inmates, setting up a potential legal fight over the sweeping clemency action. https://bit.ly/4sJ6mWu