Plus ~ Catch-up on the Trump administration changes to asylum policy in the aftermath of the attack on the National Guard in D.C., and bipartisan questions continue about military operations off the coast of Venezuela.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:08 The Oxford Word of the Year: Rage Bait

03:50 A Funny Family Moment with a new dictionary (sorry Merriam-Webster!)

07:29 Economic Insights: Black Friday Spending

13:11 Key News Stories You Might Have Missed

20:35 Congress and Government Funding Issues

21:37 National Guard Tragedy and Terrorism Concerns

27:04 Asylum Process and Backlog Issues

27:52 Trump Administration's Policy Changes

30:33 Legal Challenges and Congressional Role

34:57 Operation Allies and Vetting Concerns

37:43 Narco Terrorism and Military Engagement

45:36 Military Code of Conduct Controversy

54:24 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

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