THE HILL | Hegseth declares war on 'fat' generals, troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the entire U.S. military — from junior troops to top generals — to meet strict, uniform fitness and weight standards twice a year, declaring that "fat troops" and out-of-shape leaders have no place in America's warfighting force.
NEWSMAX | Trump Slams 'Deranged' Democrats Ahead of Shutdown
President Trump said he isn't worried about political backlash if the government shuts down, blasting Democrats as "deranged" for demanding healthcare subsidies for illegal immigrants and insisting that only a clean funding bill — without left-wing policy riders — will keep government open.
FOX BUSINESS | Airlines warn government shutdown could disrupt flights, strain aviation system
Airlines, airports, pilots, and manufacturers warned Congress that a shutdown at midnight would freeze FAA hiring and training, worsen controller shortages, stall modernization, and threaten both air safety and the $1.37 trillion aviation industry.
BREITBART | Cartel Leader: Trump's Making Our Job Harder
A Sinaloa Cartel leader admitted on CNN that President Trump's border policies have made smuggling "much more difficult," driving cartel crossing fees up to nearly $10,000 per migrant and leaving many indebted and forced into cartel work.
WASHINGTON EXAMINER | Border Patrol to remain in Chicago and Portland to support ICE if government shuts down
Border Patrol confirmed its 20,000 agents — including those deployed to protect ICE facilities in Chicago and Portland after recent violence — will remain on duty even if the government shuts down, with DHS moving to expand security at detention sites nationwide.
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