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Please consider listening to it and encouraging others to do so too. (Click on Book Cover) World & Nation Hegseth: 'Farce' Impeachment Insults Troops Before Veterans Day War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday denounced the effort to impeach him as a "farce" and an affront to American troops on the eve of Veterans Day, defending the Iran war and other U.S. military operations as lawful and successful. Speaking at a rare Pentagon news briefing, Hegseth said 18 Americans had died in Operation Epic Fury and accused lawmakers pursuing his impeachment of disparaging service members who carried out the administration's orders. Editor’s Note: Hegseth’s Shocking Admission "We know their names. I've been to Dover. We honor them every day. But their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve," he said. The remarks came one day after Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced eight updated articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of carrying out military operations against Iran without congressional authorization, disregarding laws intended to protect civilians, and retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., among other allegations.
GOP wipeout goes from bad to worse as Dems quietly score another major win with big ramifications 75% of Americans now live in a state with a Democratic governor, 53% with a Democratic trifecta Midterm election results prompt intense scrutiny as host Liz Claman analyzes voter concern over rising inflation and the cost of living. Fox News contributors Joe Concha and Jessica Tarlov join the discussion to break down how a 79% hardship rating on inflation impacted GOP candidates. The panel examines the economic message heading into future political contests. In addition to taking control of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the majority of governorships on Tuesday, Democrats have also assumed control of the majority of state legislatures across the country for the first time in over a decade. Heading into the election, Republicans controlled 28 of the nation’s 49 bicameral state legislatures, compared with 18 controlled by Democrats, while three states had divided control. Democrats now control both chambers in 24 states, compared with 22 for Republicans. North Carolina and Texas have split legislatures, while races in Alaska and Georgia remain pending. Even if Republicans win the uncalled chambers in the pending states, Democrats will still control more state legislatures than Republicans. New Senate leader threatened with 'rumbling unrest' as push to sideline him 'gains steam' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is “facing rumbling unrest” as a behind-the-scenes push to sideline him grows and newly elected Democrats look to chart a new course after the party’s historic midterm victory, Politico reported Monday. Democrats are poised to control at least 54 Senate seats and could reach 56 once races in Alaska and Mississippi are called. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom leads his Republican opponent by nearly 2,600 votes with fewer than 2,900 ballots left to count, according to Punchbowl News. In Alaska, former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) leads her GOP opponent in that state’s Senate race, though that contest may not be called for weeks. Schumer has led Senate Democrats since 2017 but has repeatedly infuriated the party’s base, first in March 2025 when he voted to advance a Republican spending bill to avert a government shutdown, and again in November 2025, when eight members of his caucus broke ranks to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history without the Affordable Care Act subsidy extension Democrats had demanded. Russia, Ukraine Hold Nearly 4 Hours of US-Mediated Talks Three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates as Washington made another push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion of its neighbor nearly five years ago. Hopes of ending Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II are tempered by the absence of any significant breakthroughs in three previous rounds of talks earlier this year. There's nothing to suggest a new posture that would lead to a breakthrough, but circumstances surrounding the talks have been changed by the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections as well as increased pressure on Russia’s wartime economy.
Damascus shifts east: How a Syrian-Saudi defense pact redefines regional power dynamics Over the past week, a number of reports, while differing over the numbers involved, have indicated that Syria is sending forces to Saudi Arabia. Reuters, Agence France-Presse and now the Associated Press have all published such reports. However, it’s not clear whether the aim of these forces is to help Saudi Arabia with training and advice, or whether they will be deployed to Yemen to fight the Houthis. There are other questions as well, such as whether this is part of the Syrians also receiving training from Riyadh. The latest report from AP said that “Syria is preparing to send fighters to Saudi Arabia to deploy along its border and potentially help it fight Iranian-backed rebels in neighboring Yemen, three officials with knowledge of the plans told the Associated Press.” It added that “Syrian military advisers have already deployed to Saudi Arabia,” but that they have not been sent to Yemen The AP report noted that “a Syrian official said that an initial force of about 600 Syrian special forces fighters is expected to be deployed to Saudi Arabia in the coming week… The official said that a Syrian delegation led by Khaled Khattab, commander of the 82nd Division, had recently made a two-week visit to Saudi Arabia.” Iran urges Washington to accept 2-day proposal to end hostilities or face hell Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the U.S. government to listen to the alleged desires of American voters and accept Tehran's latest offer to end hostilities, threatening military escalation if Washington continues the war. "American voters have made their choice. Time for the White House to make its own. Our 2-day proposal stands: meet the requirements, including end to war on all fronts, and you will see results. Or choose war, and see our alert and battle-hardened Warriors rain down hell," Araghchi wrote on X on Sunday. Araghchi's suggestion that the American electorate voted against the Iran war in Tuesday's midterm elections, which the opposition Democrats won by a landslide, is largely accurate. Trump calls for arrest of six Democrats over unlawful orders message In a response reported by PBS, Donald Trump called for six Democratic lawmakers to be arrested after they addressed whether service members may refuse unlawful orders. He described their message as “seditious behavior” and said it was “punishable by death.” PBS identified the lawmakers as members of Congress with military or intelligence backgrounds. In their remarks, they said service members should not carry out commands that violate the law or Constitution, while no particular order was named. Trump’s reaction shifted the episode from a general statement about military duty to a direct confrontation with the lawmakers. The lawmakers invoked the view that service members may reject orders that are illegal or unconstitutional, according to PBS. The report does not establish a broader legal rule beyond the lawmakers’ remarks. It also leaves Trump’s unusually severe response as a central part of the dispute. Pete Hegseth orders military education overhaul as impeachment looms Pete Hegseth has ordered a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. military‘s professional education system, directing Pentagon leaders to prioritize combat readiness and war-fighting skills, as the embattled defense secretary faces mounting calls for impeachment over the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war. In a memorandum dated November 9, Hegseth ordered immediate reforms across the military’s Senior Service Colleges and Intermediate Level Education institutions, arguing that military education had strayed too far from its central purpose of preparing officers to fight and win wars. The announcement comes as Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly backing the effort and declaring that the defense secretary “has got to go.” Ron Johnson threatens walkout of Senate GOP leadership election Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) pledged to walk out of the room if his Republican colleagues proceed with leadership elections on Tuesday, after calling a conference to discuss the party’s direction following significant losses for the GOP in the midterm elections. “If you hold the election, I’ll leave the room,” he told the Washington Examiner in a Monday interview. “I’m not going to participate in elections for leadership tomorrow.” To delay internal elections, which are cast by secret ballot, Johnson will need support from a majority of the Senate GOP conference. The Wisconsin Republican has been floated as a potential replacement for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) for when Democrats take control of the Senate in January, as some conservatives air frustration with Thune’s leadership. Dem governor’s tale of combat action torn to shreds by commanding Army officer: 'Give me a break' Retired Lt Col James Gottschling says that Gov Wes Moore is exaggerating his combat experience in Afghanistan Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, widely believed to be considering a presidential run in 2028, is facing renewed scrutiny over his resume — this time from his former Army supervisor who is questioning the governor's claim that he led soldiers in combat. In an investigative deep dive into Moore's military service, The Baltimore Sun spoke with a retired Army Lt. Col. James A. "Jamie" Gottschling, who served with Moore in Afghanistan in 2005 and 2006. What Gottschling described was Moore's patriotic service and dutiful fulfillment of his role, but exaggerations — and in some cases falsehoods — about incidents that occurred overseas. Moore's team said that "partisan politics got in the way" and led to Gottschling's latest assessment, where he told Fox News Digital: "I wouldn't call him a soldier." He said in the interview that while Moore would occasionally leave the base, the governor never saw combat. Gottschling said he would describe Moore and himself as "combat veterans" who are "not veterans of combat." Texas governor-elect's plan to freeze electricity prices raises questions over legal authority The governor-elect says she will use emergency powers to lock residential electricity rates amid an affordability crisis On her first day in office, Texas Democratic Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa plans to freeze residential electricity rates in response to what she described as an affordability crisis. "On Day One as governor, I’ll freeze residential electricity rates and make corporations finally pay their fair share," Hinojosa said in an interview with a local energy data group. She reiterated the plan in an interview with the Texas Tribune, stating, "Within an hour of taking the oath of office, I will declare a high-cost emergency in the state of Texas and issue an emergency executive order to … freeze electricity rates." The plan is raising concerns that such a freeze will clash with Texas’ uniquely competitive energy sector, which relies heavily on free-market choice, and that it could inadvertently create energy shortages as suppliers are prevented from adjusting their prices. Trump: Give 'Fake' Sullivan Votes to GOP Senator President Donald Trump again called for votes cast for an independent candidate in Alaska's contested U.S. Senate race to be awarded to incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, accusing Democrats of orchestrating a scheme to confuse voters and help Democrat Mary Peltola win. "Dan Sullivan PLUS Dan Sullivan wins the Alaska Election by thousands of votes," Trump wrote Tuesday on Truth Social. "All votes going to the Fake Dan Sullivan, which was done solely for the purpose of fraud and confusion, should immediately be given to the Real Dan Sullivan (Senator!) – Likewise the votes of the second fraudulent candidate, also put up by the Dems." The president's demand comes as Sullivan trails Peltola in one of the nation's last unresolved Senate races following Democrats' sweeping midterm vic
Government ‘failures’ allowed Jeffrey Epstein to commit sex crimes after 2005 Florida arrest, House report finds Late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein had “friends in high places” who helped him score a sweetheart plea deal in 2008 that paved the way for him to later abuse more victims, according to a damning House Oversight Committee report released Tuesday. “The Committee finds that the crimes committed by Epstein after 2005 [when he was first arrested] could have been prevented and justice served had it not been for the failures of investigators and federal prosecutors in South Florida and Washington, D.C,” the report concluded. “While some of these failures involved an exercise in poor judgement by the [Miami] USAO [US Attorney’s Office], others appeared to be the result of Epstein’s pervasive and wide-reaching influence.” Progressive org launches campaign urging AOC to run for president while progressives eye socialist candidate Ready for AOC says it has 500 political and union leaders across 35 states backing the grassroots campaign A progressive organization urging Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to run for president in 2028 has kicked off a campaign to collect signatures nationwide in support of the congresswoman's potential run. Ready for AOC, which describes itself as a "people-powered," "grassroots" and "unaffiliated" organization, launched the campaign Monday, urging supporters of the congresswoman to ask her to run for president. "Movements like this work when they're loud and early — long before the candidate says yes. The proof isn't money. It's names. Yours makes the case louder," the campaign's website states. The website boasts 804 signatures as of Tuesday morning, though representatives for the project claim to be aiming for 10,000 community leaders to join their mission, according to the New York Times. The group also claims to have 500 political and union leaders across 35 states on board, the outlet reported. Three big legal fights are looming, and Trump needs answers before January Get ready, America, there is an epic clash coming between the powers of Congress under Article I of the Constitution and the powers of President Trump under Article II By Hugh Hewitt
United States Assistant Attorney General T. Elliott Gaiser is going to be a very busy man in 2027. Before the new Congress arrives in January, President Donald Trump should require Gaiser and his team to provide detailed answers to a few very important questions of law. On Friday, November 6, at 3:29 p.m., Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the incoming chairman of the House Oversight Committee, posted a threat barely disguised as advice directed at new White House chief of staff Stephen Miller: "Steven Miller should lawyer up." At 6:10 p.m. that same day, United States Attorney General Todd Blanche posted a response: "The Chief of Staff already has a lawyer. The Attorney General of the United States and the Department of Justice." Welcome to the next two years. There is an epic clash coming between the powers of Congress under Article I of the Constitution and the powers of President Trump under Article II. The Supreme Court will referee the clash, but it will start soon, and one of the key participants will be Mr. Gaiser, the assistant attorney general for the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). The ghost of VPs past haunts JD Vance — and puts his political future at risk By Rich Lowry
JD Vance may have many ambitions, but being the next Hubert Humphrey probably isn’t one of them. During his 1968 presidential campaign, the Democratic vice president couldn’t escape the shadow of the Vietnam War vigorously prosecuted by the incumbent, Lyndon Baines Johnson, despite his private doubts about it. Now, the Iran war isn’t Vietnam and will probably end prior to the 2028 election, but Vance still might want to bone up on how Humphrey tried to balance achieving independence from the policy of an administration he served and provoking the ire of the sitting president of his own party. |
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