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WH Talks Hegseth/Venezuela/Boat Strikes

President Trump met with his national security team Monday night at the White House to discuss the latest on military options against Narco-terrorism coming to the U.S. as the White House aims to shift attention away from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel that took place a few weeks ago. John Stolnis has more from Washington.  

Preview Of Tennessee Special Election

Both President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson spent Monday evening rallying for a Tennessee Republican locked in a surprisingly tight race to fill a once-safe House seat.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has a preview of today’s special Tennessee election. 

Mangione In Court

The man accused of gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson made a court appearance on Monday.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

Appeals Court On Habba

An appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration, and the president’s former legal counsel.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  

Did Minnesota Money Go To Terrorists

Both the US Treasury and a House panel are opening investigations into whether Minnesota tax money found its way to al-Shabaab, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization and al-Qaeda affiliate based in Somalia.  

White House Holiday Prep

The annual White House Christmas Tree lighting is set for Thursday, which comes as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is being decked out for the holiday
season.  Correspondent Darlene Superville reports.    

Suspected Shooter’s Radicalization

We're learning more about the suspect and the victims in the deadly attack of two National Guard members in Washington, D-C last week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the Trump administration believes the suspected shooter appears to have been radicalized after arriving in the US.  

Witkoff To Meet With Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that Kremlin forces have taken control of two Ukrainian cities close to the border with Russia, a claim that the Ukrainian government denies.  This comes as President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow to meet with Russian leadership today.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  

Health Questions Answered

President Trump has responded to a demand from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made during a Sunday talk show regarding the health of the Commander-in-Chief.  Correspondent Joan Jones reports.  

DOJ’s Next Move

The Justice Department is mulling over whether to seek new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.  

No REAL ID Is Real Problem

If you don’t have a Real ID already, you’d better get one soon.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a new airport fee that will be imposed if you try to travel without the proper identification.  

Trucking School Crackdown

If you’ve even been on the road and wondered if that truck next to you was following all of the rules, there may be a reason for it.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a federal crackdown on trucking schools, after a federal review found many are not complying with government rules.  

Finally  

Today is “Giving Tuesday,” an annual global day of giving which always follows the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday, encouraging volunteering, donations, and acts of kindness.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

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