Erika Kirk shares the message behind Charlie’s final book and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Erika Kirk shares the message behind Charlie’s final book

2. Far-left firebrand mocked for Senate campaign launch

3. Trump threatens new 5% tariff on Mexico

MAJOR HEADLINES

ONBOARD CHAOS – Family sues Royal Caribbean after father dies in vacation tragedy aboard cruise. Continue reading …

BOTCHED BATCH – Blood-pressure meds pulled nationwide, FDA finds unexpected drug mix. Continue reading …

DEADLY DECEIT – Mom says teens ‘lured’ 14-year-old daughter into woods before shooting, setting her on fire. Continue reading …

BAG CHECK – Suspected assassin pumps fist as cops allegedly find bullets wrapped in wet underwear. Continue reading …

RISKY RECRUIT – Mamdani appoints convicted armed robber to public safety transition team role. Continue reading …

POLITICS

BALLOT BOX BATTLE – Miami mayoral runoff draws national attention as Democrats seek rare Florida win. Continue reading …

RUNNING ON RIDICULE – Democrat Jasmine Crockett owns Trump's insults in Senate campaign launch ad. Continue reading …

‘HORRIFIC JOB’ – Hollywood star reveals what he thinks of potential Newsom admin with two-word response. Continue reading …

VETTING FAILURE – Biden immigration programs under investigation after DC National Guard shooting. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

TAKING STAGE – Controversial 'October 7' play coming to Trump-led Kennedy Center after past threats. Continue reading …

PATRIOT PUSHBACK – Teen sues school after Charlie Kirk tribute sparked ‘criminal investigation’ and censorship. Continue reading …

WOKE COLOR WARS – Pantone faces criticism over selection of white shade as latest Color of the Year. Continue reading …

RED CARPET REVOLT – Actress suggests 'Marxist, Communist' solution for 'capitalist hell' Hollywood. Continue reading …

OPINION

HUGH HEWITT – Morning Glory: Minnesota's fraud scheme is exposed. Now Trump has golden moment to strike. Continue reading …

LIZ PEEK – The Supreme Court is going to give President Trump a major opening on immigration. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

BOTCHED BATCH – Blood-pressure meds pulled nationwide, FDA finds unexpected drug mix. Continue reading …

LAST RESORT – Colts bringing 44-year-old ex-NFL quarterback in for visit after losing starter. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on holiday havens, airport appetites and more. Take the quiz here …

‘STOP THAT’ – Comedian calls out 'anti-Christian feel' after mall erases Christmas from tree-lighting. Continue reading …

DOGGONE IT – Just in time for the holidays, one animal thinks he's a dog. See video ...

WATCH

ERIKA KIRK – Charlie didn't just write this book, he lived it. See video …

KRISTI NOEM – Left's vile anti-ICE rhetoric absolutely fuels violent attacks. See video …

LISTEN

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