Democrats have caused a government shutdown to appease their far-left base, even as the move is "inflicting pain on the American people" and harming the U.S. economy, Rep. Mike Lawler told Newsmax on Friday. https://bit.ly/3IYqQby

Wall Street opened on solid ground Friday, as investors welcomed a cooler-than-expected inflation reading, while Intel's upbeat results offered a boost. https://bit.ly/47EFVIC

'SINGLE DUMBEST THING': FBI Director Kash Patel blasted ESPN host Stephen A. Smith for suggesting President Trump was behind a sweeping federal crackdown on illegal gambling within the NBA. MORE: https://bit.ly/42SqMAL

COMING UP: Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins joins “Newsline” to share his insight on the government shutdown and what’s next — TODAY at 1 PM ET on NEWSMAX. WATCH: nws.mx/tv

"All these years of continually trying to come up with different ways to keep trucking labor cheap and driver pay way down. This is what's happening. Now, everyone's paying for this, on the carnage in the highway."

— Truck driver Lewie Pugh said companies are hiring illegal migrants with commercial licenses to keep costs down

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Democrat senators are calling on the U.S. Department of Education to pressure immigration authorities to keep enforcement actions from being carried out within 1,000 feet of any school property after recent incidents in the Chicago area. https://bit.ly/4oFnIk2

"This is not about me. This is about all of us and about a justice system which has been weaponized. A justice system which has been used as a tool of revenge… against those individuals who simply did their job and who stood up for the rule of law."

— New York Attorney General Letitia James, after pleading not guilty to federal bank fraud charges

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BREAKING NEWS: New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by President Donald Trump.
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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told Politico he will support Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., despite President Donald Trump backing another candidate. https://bit.ly/3JcjPUz

COMING UP: Sen. James Lankford joins “American Agenda” to break down the latest on the government shutdown and more — TODAY at 3 PM ET on NEWSMAX. WATCH: nws.mx/tv

On today's "Israel Update," ancient vineyard grapes have been replanted in the Negev Desert. Plus, Israeli Correspondent Jodie Cohen visits the Herzliya Marina.
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"I think that [President Trump] should try to sort of build bridges right now with our friends and allies, because, yes, we've got issues with Canada, but we have a lot more issues with China."

— Gordon Chang believes the United States and Canada should make amends before President Trump's trip to China

https://youtu.be/GbKp2-gkxYQ

Harvard University has refused to say whether it will discipline a dean whose extreme progressive comments included writing that it was acceptable to wish death on President Donald Trump. https://bit.ly/43igABV

On today's #NEWSMAXDaily podcast, President Trump heads to Asia, Eric Trump on the liberal media's overreaction to the White House ballroom, Greg Kelly mocks Hakeem Jeffries for his latest tough-guy stance, and much more. https://youtu.be/eOtscC2Ejwk

"The people of this country are not your leverage. Your leverage is to get in and actually do what you're supposed to do. And you chose to vote no."

— Doug Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, slammed Democrats for using veterans as leverage during the government shutdown

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has warned that the Department of Justice will prosecute California officials who attempt to arrest federal immigration officers accused of violating state laws during immigration raids. MORE: https://bit.ly/4oEaTpX

Over 300 American families are urging President Trump to advocate for their adoptions after China ended its inter-country adoption program. NEWSMAX Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen has the details in this exclusive report on "American Agenda."

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On Friday’s “American Agenda,” Bob Brooks slammed Democrats for profiling ICE agents, creating anti-ICE initiatives, and defending illegal immigrants. https://youtu.be/AMzis7MPOWk

The ranking members of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees have accused the Trump administration of keeping Congress out of the loop regarding a series of targeted strikes on boats carrying alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific. MORE: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jim-himes-mark-warner-tulsi-gabbard/2025/10/24/id/1231799/

House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., told Newsmax on Friday that Democrats in swing districts are “starting to sweat” as the government shutdown grinds on. MORE: https://www.newsmax.com/politics/james-comer-newsmax-shutdown/2025/10/24/id/1231794/