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(Washington, DC) -- The White House says there were "never any lives at risk" when a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports was issued Friday. At a White House briefing tonight, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said it was issued out of an abundance of caution and that there is no indication a cyberattack was to blame. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the ground stop on "an incredibly old air traffic control system." The FAA canceled the ground stop hours after it was issued due to what it called a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Some international flights were allowed to depart U.S. airports, but the vast majority remained grounded.

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Air traffic control audio shows the moments after authorities issued a nationwide ground stop Friday. Flights are being delayed or canceled at airports all across the U.S. Passengers are being warned by flight crews to expect "crowded and chaotic" airport terminals after they disembark. Meanwhile, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says there is currently no indication the ground stop was caused by a cyberattack. He says it will "take some time" before things return to normal."

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In this video, Larry Elder discusses several key initiatives and accomplishments of the Trump administration, emphasizing their positive impact on various communities. Elder highlights the reduction in the backlog of veterans waiting for VA benefits, the expansion of Medicaid access to new gene therapies for sickle cell disease, and the establishment of opportunity zones. He also touches on the controversial pardon of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion, and addresses the issue of illegal immigration, arguing that it disproportionately affects black and brown workers. Additionally, Elder mentions the reduction in the federal workforce and its implications for efficiency and job satisfaction among federal employees. This discussion underscores the administration's efforts to improve healthcare, economic opportunities, and job markets, particularly for marginalized communities.

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(New Orleans, LA) -- Authorities say there are no deaths after a tanker collided with a river cruise ship in the Port of New Orleans. In a press conference Friday, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said everyone on board the cruise ship has been accounted for, and 32 people were taken to the hospital. The Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Cruise Lines' American Heritage while the cruise ship was docked on the Mississippi River around 12:30 local time. Earlier video of the incident showed the cruise ship on its side in the River and passengers being pulled out of the water.

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In this discussion, Larry Elder examines the midterm elections and the threats posed by Democratic lawmakers. Elder highlights the aggressive stance of incoming committee chair Robert Garcia and other Democrats, who aim to target the Trump administration through extensive investigations. The White House Counsel has expressed concerns over these investigations, emphasizing the constitutional limits on congressional power and the potential for abuse. Elder also discusses the Justice Department's role under Attorney General Todd Blanche, drawing comparisons to historical precedents and highlighting the significant shift in the department's political alignment. The conversation further delves into statements made by prominent figures, such as Eric Holder referring to himself as the president's "wingman," and the implications of such rhetoric on the independence of the Justice Department.

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(Washington, DC) -- The White House says there is no indication of a cyber-attack connected to the nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to reporters outside the White House tonight. Mullin also said he has spoken about it with President Trump. Mullin warned the FAA is still working to get some flights on the ground, and it will "take some time" before things return to normal." Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said officials are working non-stop.

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Scott Bessent: "We Are Going to Keep Squeezing Iran"

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(Washington, D.C.) -- The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is facing a new terrorism charge. The U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro claimed Cole Allen attempted to kill Trump with the intent of influencing executive branch policy and intimidating a "significant portion of the civilian population." Allen allegedly ran past security, shot a Secret Service agent and attempted to enter the ballroom to shoot the president at the annual dinner in April. He originally pleaded not guilty to attempted murder of the president, assaulting an officer of the United States and two federal gun charges.

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(New Orleans, LA) -- A massive search and rescue effort is underway after a tanker collided with a river cruise ship in the Port of New Orleans. Reports indicate the Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Cruise Lines' American Heritage while the cruise ship was docked on the Mississippi River around 12:30 local time. NBC News reports 129 passengers were onboard the American Heritage ship, and the collision happened while passengers were disembarking. The mayor's office said over a dozen have been taken to the hospital. Video shows the cruise ship on its side in the River and passengers being pulled out of the water. President Trump has reportedly been briefed on the situation.

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All flights in the United States are grounded until further notice “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. The FAA issued the ground stop “following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers,” Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said in a social media post. “FAA technicians are investigating the issue.” Air Route Traffic Control Centers are regional facilities that handle flights going across the country. “Traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice,” the FAA said in an advisory. “International flights will be managed on a case by case basis.” The last time there was a nationwide ground stop was in January 2023 when a pilot notification system went down. Prior to that, the last time a nationwide ground stop was issued was after the September 11, 2001, attacks.

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(CNN) — Iran said it targeted a US military installation in Bahrain early Friday in retaliation for what it described as an American attack on Iranian territory, marking its first attempt to strike a military facility in a Gulf state in more than two months. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said later Friday that American forces shot down two Iranian drones launched toward Bahrain, reporting no injuries or damage. “A few hours ago, the IRGC’s aerospace forces, in response to the enemy’s aerial aggression against a communication tower in Sirik, targeted and destroyed the early warning radar of the aggressor US military in Bahrain,” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, adding that “this is a serious warning” to Washington. CENTCOM said the claim that Iran attacked a radar system was false. While the US has continued striking Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, Tehran has largely refrained from attacking American military installations in Gulf states since early September, focusing instead on disrupting shipping through the waterway. Meanwhile, the director of the Israeli spy agency Mossad, Roman Gofman, was in Washington, DC, Friday, on a visit that comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently sought to push the Trump administration into a return to war with Iran. Two Israeli sources say Netanyahu has even considered a unilateral Israeli strike on Iran, though he would still need approval from US President Donald Trump to carry it out. Gofman was expected to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. His visit was first reported by Axios. The prospect of Israel acting alone at Netanyahu’s behest after he lost his governing majority is concerning enough that his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, demanded and received a security briefing from the prime minister. CNN has reached out to the Israeli embassy in Washington, the White House and CIA for comment. ‘We don’t need a deal’ The Iranian attack came a day after Trump said the US no longer needs a deal with Tehran and ordered his vice president to turn his focus elsewhere. “We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed!” Trump posted on Truth Social. “We’ve got their money, Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and we’ve got their Strait!” Trump also directed Vice President JD Vance, who had been tasked with leading negotiations between the US and Iran, “to focus his complete and total attention” on rooting out corruption and crime in Democratic states and cities. So far, Trump has held off on a renewed offensive and claimed his economic pressure campaign has been sufficient in weakening Tehran. Netanyahu had been pushing the US to carry out new strikes on Iran ahead of the US midterms. Iran has warned that it will not accept a stalemate as it comes under intense economic pressure from punishing US sanctions and a naval blockade. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had instructed his government “to end the state of neither war nor peace,” telling him to “finish” the war with the US. He said the Islamic Republic “can negotiate with dignity, and can finish it (the war) with dignity.” The exchange comes as attacks on shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz reach a record high. October recorded 37 vessel attacks, Lloyd’s List reported Friday, the highest monthly total of the conflict. At least 14 more were confirmed in November, the maritime intelligence group said. Despite the attacks, oil has continued to flow through the waterway, with Middle East exports recovering faster than global oil demand. The International Energy Agency said Friday that the oil market is “showing tentative signs of rebalancing,” and that global oil supplies are surpassing demand for the first time since the outbreak of the Iran war. Iran has warned that any new escalation in the war would prompt it to dramatically expand its attacks, potentially targeting US interests as far away as Europe.

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(Washington, DC) -- Details are surfacing about what led to Thursday's gym shooting in Washington, D.C. A reporter with the Washington Sun interviewed Matt Lambert less than a year ago about his legal dispute with the Metropole Condominium Association. The shooter told Journalist Michael Brice-Saddler that severe water leaks and black mold made his million-dollar penthouse unlivable, and that the dispute had become "psychological warfare" between him and Property Manager James Stuart. Lambert killed Stuart yesterday at the gym below the property, injuring four others, before killing himself. The journalist was laid off by The Washington Post in early 2026 and the story detailing the dispute never published.

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(Riverview, FL) -- A 20-year-old man is dead following a shooting in Riverview, and deputies are now investigating it as a homicide. The victim, Joel Del Toro, was found with gunshot wounds Thursday evening behind a business in the ten-thousand block of South U.S. Highway 301. He later died at a hospital. Investigators say the shooting appears to have followed an altercation near the business before gunfire erupted. Detectives have not announced any arrests and are asking anyone with information to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

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(Washington, DC) -- Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is being summoned to appear on Capitol Hill. Republican chairs of several House committees sent Huang letters demanding he agree to provide closed-door testimony early next month about the scandal that rocked the company he co-founded. Huang resigned from Nvidia after it was revealed he had multiple affairs, including with an alleged Chinese spy and a company executive. The FBI is already looking into Huang's relationship with the alleged Chinese spy, who is said to be involved with companies that shipped seven-point-five billion dollars' worth of chips to China. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has also agreed to testify regarding the matter.

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(Lone Wolf, OK) -- State and federal agencies are in Oklahoma at the scene of a medical helicopter crash that happened north of Lone Wolf in Kiowa County this morning. Three crew members were on board heading back to Childress Texas. Only one crew member was injured in the crash. Several emergency crews including police, fire and EMS responded to the scene.

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Earlier this month, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated from his Washington, D.C., home to a military base following credible assassination threats from the Iranian regime. Bessent has led Operation Economic Outcast, an effort to cut regime members off from income and assets. While the operation has not brought down the regime, it has inflicted serious economic pain, and Iranian leaders are desperate to stop it. On Friday, Bessent delivered a blunt message to Iran’s leadership: assassination threats will not intimidate him into backing down. The campaign to cripple the regime’s economy will continue. Read the full story on Townhall: https://townhall.com/news/dmitri-bolt/2026/11/13/the-iranian-regime-wants-secretary-bessent-dead-heres-his-response-n2686418

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(Undated) -- A powerful Nor'easter is slamming millions along parts of the East Coast. Periods of heavy rain, gusty winds and snow had disrupted travel along the I-95 corridor and grounded flights in New York, New Jersey and Boston. Forecasters say Upstate New York and northern New England can expect more snow as cold air spills south from Canada. The weather follows a round of severe storms that generated nearly 50 storm reports, including several confirmed tornadoes in Delaware and New York.

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(CNN) — A tanker collided with a river cruise with more than 130 people onboard Friday afternoon, according to Port of New Orleans officials. Port NOLA Harbor Police, the New Orleans Fire Department, the New Orleans Police Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, according to a news release. The Atlantic Asphalt tanker crashed into the American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage at about 12:30 p.m. while the ship was docked on the Mississippi River, according to port officials. The cause of the collision and the number of people injured are still under investigation. “Our immediate priority is the safety of all passengers, crew members and first responders. This remains an active and evolving incident,” the Port of New Orleans said in a statement. This is a developing story and will be updated.

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