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Pete Hegseth – The White House confirmed and defended conducting a second strike against alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean in September, amid the Trump administration’s crusade targeting the influx of drugs into the U.S. 

The White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second, follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea in a September U.S. military operation that has come under bipartisan scrutiny.ts follow-up strike on alleged drug boat was lawful | AP News

The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat — the first salvo in a months-long string of attacks — has drawn new scrutiny in recent days, as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.

The confirmation followed a Washington Post report that the first boat was struck a second time, killing a pair of survivors 

Publisher condemns 'violent' use of Fran

The publisher of Franklin the Turtle released a statement Monday condemning the "violent" use of the children’s book character after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an image with the title “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.”

“Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity,” the publishing house Kids Can Press wrote in a statement on X.

“We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values,” the statement read.

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Do you find yourself getting increasingly irate while scrolling through your social media feed? If so, you may be falling victim to rage bait, which Oxford University Press has named its word or phrase of the year.  It is a term that describes manipulative tactics used to drive engagement online.  

Giving Tuesday and a reminder to give to our local charities. More on this tomorrow. 

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More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have been recorded in the U.S. so far this year, according to updated CDC data. This is the second consecutive year with higher-than-usual cases; around 33,000 cases were reported at this same time last year. 

Presidential HIV council warns proposed cuts could reverse decades of progress - ABC13 Houston 

As the country marks World AIDS Day, advocates warn that distance from those early epidemic years can obscure how fragile progress remains. With Congress still negotiating next year's budget, proposed cuts to HIV programs have heightened those concerns. 

Why renewed US leadership under Trump could deliver the final blow to AIDS | Fox News 

World AIDS Day is a time to remember all those who have passed away from the HIV virus, and a time to recognize and reaffirm our nation’s historic and heroic lifesaving efforts to end the preventable and treatable disease. 

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President Donald Trump’s embattled FBI Director Kash Patel has received a scathing assessment of his first six months in office from some of his own employees. 

L.A. Man Is Charged With Stopping Freeway Traffic to Film Music Video

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Continue talking about allegations from Washington post that Pete Hegseth committed a war crime.

Keystone Kash Tantrum Exposed in Bombshell Dossier on His ‘F***ed Up’ FBI

President Donald Trump’s embattled FBI Director Kash Patel has received a scathing assessment of his first six months in office from some of his own employees.

A report prepared by a group of active-duty and retired agents and analysts blasted his leadership as “dismal” and warned that the FBI has become “all f---ed up” and a “rudderless ship” under his guidance.

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Column: A Republican California governor? It's possible, but a long shot - Los Angeles Times

 Maybe we’ve all been wrong — we political junkies. Because it is possible, after all, for a Republican to be elected California governor next year.

Hegseth responds to report that boat survivors were killed as a result of his orders to military - ABC News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to a report that he ordered the military to kill all passengers aboard a boat suspected of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea in September.

According to The Washington Post, the Sept. 2 boat strike initially left two survivors clinging to the boat. The Post alleges Adm. Mitch Bradley, head of Special Operations Command, then ordered a second strike in order to comply with Hegseth's orders and to ensure the survivors couldn't call on other traffickers to retrieve them and their cargo.

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Stockton Mass Shooting. Three children are among the four people killed in a mass shooting at a california child's birthday party, officials said Sunday. Eleven others, including a 9-year-old, are injured.

Luigi Mangione seeks to suppress evidence in ceo murder case | fox news Accused assassin luigi mangione returned to court monday for the first of three hearings in which his lawyers will ask the court to toss evidence in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Billboards, donations and 6,000 letters: why luigi mangione’s fans won’t quit - wsj People have donated over a million dollars for his defense. 

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Tsa announces $45 fee for travelers with no real id - abc30 fresno

Travelers going through airport security checkpoints without a real id or passport will face a $45 fee starting feb. 1, the transportation security administration announced Monday.

JD Vance: "how many of you really like turkey?" many soldiers raise their hands. vance: "you're all full of $$#@  He says,  it is so American because at the heart of it is the spirit of gratitude.

Cyber Monday: how to avoid scams while online holiday shopping Considered one of the biggest shopping days of the year, cyber Monday is also one of the most dangerous as scammers look to capitalize on an influx of shoppers. BBB has some tips on how not to get scammed. Giving Tuesday and local charities Heart of the Horse Ranch, Central Valley Honor Flight, Breaking the Chains, Central Ca Foodbank, the Art of Life Healing Park at Woodward Park, Salvation Army and Poverello House, Marjorie Mason Center, & local Rotary clubs. 

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No time like the end of the year to catch up on the culture you missed. The movies that came and went from theaters, the music that never made your Spotify algorithm, the books that made a splash but you hadn’t actually read. 

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The holidays are a time of merriment, festivity and, for many, tense family gatherings. Imagine you’re invited to a holiday party with your whole family — including Uncle Bob, who gets under your skin. You don’t want to skip the party outright; you just want to de-escalate conversations with Bob so you can enjoy your evening. 

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