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(Washington, DC) -- Republicans in the House of Representatives are voting to block the effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The House approved a procedural motion to refer Republican Congressman Thomas Massie's impeachment resolution to a committee. The vote, which was 211-204, effectively kills the impeachment resolution, for now. This morning, Hegseth criticized the impeachment effort as being "political spectacle" and a "farce."

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This video delves into the media's perceived bias against Donald Trump, highlighting how a significant portion of news coverage focused negatively on his achievements. The discussion points out that despite several positive economic developments and accomplishments, the media predominantly reported negatively on Trump, which contributed to his frustration. The conversation also touches on the disparity in media representation of Republicans and the impact it has on public perception. Further, the video critiques the Democratic party's response to the affordability issue, arguing that their proposed solutions, such as Medicare for all and increasing the minimum wage, are impractical and unlikely to address the core problems effectively. The speaker challenges the Democrats to present more viable alternatives to tackle the affordability crisis.

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In this video, the focus is on addressing the economic challenges faced by voters during the midterm elections, particularly the issue of affordability. The discussion highlights President Trump's perspective on the economy, emphasizing that it is sound despite the focus on rising gas prices. The video contrasts the economic achievements under Trump's administration with those of Joe Biden, pointing out lower inflation rates and higher GDP growth. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to revealing insights from Van Jones, a CNN commentator, who discusses how Democrats successfully influenced the narrative on affordability through the American Accountability Network. This network, consisting of thousands of online human activists rather than bots, coordinated to spread a consistent message about the importance of affordability and the need to elect Democrats. The video underscores the effectiveness of this digital campaign, which reached millions of people daily on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. This strategic online engagement is credited with shaping public discourse and keeping the focus on affordability, a strategy that Republicans failed to counter effectively. The video suggests that such targeted digital campaigns could have significantly influenced public opinion on economic matters.

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(Newark, NJ) -- There's been another United Airlines flight scare involving New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport. A 34-year-old passenger on United Flight 2174 stormed the cockpit Monday night as the plane was flying to New Orleans. The man allegedly claimed to have a bomb on board. The pilot radioed for help, also alerting other United pilots to a Level Four threat by issuing a special "squawk code 7500." The suspect was arrested when the plane landed and charged with terrorizing. It was just last month that a United flight from Las Vegas to Newark was diverted after a flight attendant saw a passenger sending text messages about hijacking the plane.

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President Trump stands firmly by Pete Hegseth, addressing recent political developments and defending his administration's actions. Trump discusses the impeachment process, emphasizing that it is often a political maneuver rather than a legal necessity. He questions the validity and effectiveness of impeachment, drawing parallels to past impeachments that did not result in removal from office. Trump also criticizes those attempting to impeach Hegseth, calling it a personal vendetta and a distraction from real issues. The President highlights his administration's successes and contrasts them with what he perceives as failures of the opposition. Throughout, Trump asserts his unwavering support for Hegseth and his broader agenda, underscoring themes of resilience and strength in the face of political challenges.

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Millions across the country could get slammed by severe weather this week. The threat will begin taking shape across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley on Wednesday, with rain expected across the region. As the week moves forward, the Northeast is set to get hit with downpours, with higher elevations potentially seeing their first snow of the season. States like Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York could all be impacted. There's also growing consensus that a nor'easter could form in time for the weekend across the Northeast and New England.

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(Cape Canaveral , FL) -- NASA is taking another major step toward building a permanent presence on the Moon. During the MAX POWER aerospace expo at Kennedy Space Center this past weekend, the agency announced a new contract framework worth up to ten-billion dollars. Eight companies, including SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin, will compete to make commercial cargo deliveries to the Moon's South Pole.

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(Heathrow, FL) -- Gas prices are dropping. AAA reports the national average fell to $3.87 today, below $4 for the first time in over three months.

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(Columbus, OH) -- Newly released 911 call audio is revealing disturbing details about the incident that led to an Ohio State fraternity being suspended. The "Columbus Dispatch" reports a caller can be heard telling the dispatcher that "they set their pledges on fire" adding that "they stood around watching while this kid just burned." A video of the incident quickly went viral, showing two men in sweat pants wrestling each other while their clothing went up in flames as a crowd stood around and watched before eventually trying to help them. The victims suffered second and third degree burns. According to the 911 call, they were doused with gasoline before being set ablaze.

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WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - US Senator John Thune has been reelected Republican leader by acclamation, an aide said on Tuesday.

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(Washington, DC) -- A new House report says conflicts of interest and institutional negligence enabled Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse to continue for years. The explosive investigation, led by Kentucky Republican James Comer, found a network of figures tied to politics, law enforcement, fashion and finance overlooked warning signs of sex trafficking to facilitate Epstein's abuse. The Republican-led investigation uncovered no evidence implicating President Trump in Epstein's criminal activities. The committee has recommended further investigations, stronger protections for trafficking survivors and reforms to prevent similar federal law enforcement failures.

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(Paris) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is doubling down on economic pressure against Tehran. Speaking from the G7 summit in Paris today, Rubio said the U.S. will keep imposing "devastating" economic costs on Iran. He went on to call Iran's leaders "lunatics" and said their peace demands "outrageous and ridiculous." Rubio said the U.S. will be prepared for diplomacy if Iran's demands change. He added Washington has options beyond resuming strikes or caving to Tehran.

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Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio has been elected the new House Minority Leader. Today, GOP House members elected Jordan over Louisiana's Steve Scalise as their new leader. Current Speaker Mike Johnson announced last week he's stepping down from leadership.

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(Santa Barbara, CA) -- The number of runners medically treated after the Santa Barbara Half-Marathon in California is up to 30. That's an increase from 19 people on Monday, the day after the race. Twenty-six of them were taken to local emergency departments. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department says all of the runners showed symptoms of heat illness after running in 86-degree weather. That's out of 75-hundred registered participants. But, other people believe someone may have spiked or drugged a water station. Health inspectors found no violations or areas of concern at locations where electrolyte drinks were being prepared for the race.

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(Suffolk, England) -- The U.S. is moving military aircraft off an airbase in the U.K. after threats from Iran. The aircraft, which include refueling tankers and Ospreys, left RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England Monday. Some were transferred to Germany, Spain and Scotland. Aircraft were already moved from another airbase after police stopped a suspected Iranian-linked terror plot. The U.S. has used a number of bases in the UK to launch attacks against Iran.

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(Abu Dhabi) -- American, Ukrainian and Russian officials are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi today in an effort to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Trump administration is seeking a breakthrough as the war drags on into its fifth year. The U.S. delegation, led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, joined Ukrainian and Russian representatives to discuss security guarantees, territorial disputes and a potential settlement. Major disagreements remain, as Russia demands Ukrainian territory and military restrictions while Kyiv seeks security guarantees. U.S. officials remain cautiously optimistic, but Ukrainian leaders doubt the talks will produce progress.

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(Washington, DC) -- Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio is the new House Minority Leader. On Tuesday, GOP House members elected Jordan over Louisiana's Steve Scalise as their new leader. Jordan defeated Scalise by a vote of 106-73. Current Speaker Mike Johnson announced last week he's stepping down from leadership.

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