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GOP LEADERSHIP SHOWDOWN: NEWSMAX Congressional Correspondent Kilmeny Duchardt (@KILM3NY) reports from Capitol Hill as Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan compete in a secret-ballot vote to become the next House Republican minority leader.

JUDGE DENIES CLANCY CHARGE DISMISSAL: A judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss charges against Lindsay Clancy in the deaths of her three young children, potentially clearing the way for a retrial in the case next year.

WHY THE LONG WAIT?: A June 2028 trial date is now official for the alleged trial of Charlie Kirk, but Former Federal Prosecutor Doug Burns says the unusually long timeline raises questions, especially given Erika Kirk’s call for a speedy trial.

INSULT TO TROOPS: 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.

"We know their names. I've been to Dover. We honor them every day. But their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve," he said.

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🟥 Pete Hegseth vs Thomas Massie.
🟥 Dana White as WH Press Secretary.
🟥 Mitch McConnell is speechless.
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