President Donald Trump is closing out another busy week at the White House, unveiling major initiatives aimed at protecting taxpayer dollars, supporting American farmers and improving women's healthcare while traveling across the country to boost Republican candidates ahead of November's midterm elections.

The president's packed schedule included executive actions, economic announcements, cybersecurity discussions and campaign appearances in several battleground states as Republicans fight to maintain control of Congress.

Turning Point USA's Frontlines correspondent Monica Paige recapped the administration's activities Friday, detailing a week that frequently saw Trump conducting official business in Washington during the day before traveling to campaign rallies at night.

The week began Monday with Trump and First Lady Melania Trump announcing a new women's health initiative designed to improve medical research and clinical care for women and girls throughout their lives.

"This is a transformative moment for women in America. Beginning today, we will change the reality of women's health," Trump said during

Veteran reporter Julio Rosas reported earlier this week that a massive migrant caravan had departed Central America in hopes of reaching the U.S. border. According to Rosas, caravan organizers are hoping for a Democratic Party in the midterm elections, which they believe will allow them to gain entry to the United States.

"Another large migrant caravan is leaving Mexico's southern border right now in an attempt to reach the United States. Some members of the caravan, which is mostly comprised of Central Americans, told me they are hopeful Democrats win the midterms," Rosas posted on X.

Several Mexican news outlets confirmed confirmed that a group of several hundred people left Tapachula, Chiapas, on October 20 from the Parque Bicentenario area. Counts ranged from roughly 400 to more than 600 participants, primarily from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala, with smaller numbers from other countries.

The caravan, which has been associated with the name "Fe y Esperanza

President Donald Trump is turning to a powerful Cold War-era law to expand America's domestic refining capacity, authorizing up to $150 million in federal funding as soaring fuel prices continue to squeeze American families and businesses.

The move, announced Thursday, invokes the Defense Production Act of 1950, a law originally designed to strengthen American industry during national emergencies. The administration plans to use the authority to support domestic petroleum production, expand refinery operations, and increase supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

The decision comes as the ongoing conflict with Iran has disrupted global energy markets, sending crude oil and diesel prices sharply higher. With Americans facing mounting costs at the pump, the White House is moving to increase domestic fuel supplies and reduce the nation's vulnerability to overseas disruptions.

Speaking at a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa, Thursday night, Trump announced the initiative as part of his administration's broader effort to strengthen

Hurricane Vance, the 22nd named storm of the 2026 eastern North Pacific season, strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Friday and is expected to strengthen to a major Category 3 hurricane as it barrels towards Mexico's pacific coast.

As of the National Hurricane Center's 9:00 a.m. Central Time advisory, the storm was located approximately 455 miles southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, and 590 miles southeast of Manzanillo

Maximum sustained winds had increased to 90 mph, with higher gusts, and the minimum central pressure was estimated at 979 millibars. The hurricane was moving northwest at about 5 mph, while hurricane-force winds extended outward up to 35 miles from the center. Tropical-storm-force winds reached as far as 205 miles.

Satellite intensity estimates ranged from 70 to 79 knots, supporting the initial intensity of 80 knots, or 90 mph. This was consistent with the storm undergoing steady to rapid strengthening in a

One of Virginia's most powerful Democrats surrendered to federal authorities Thursday after being charged in a sweeping public corruption case involving an alleged marijuana distribution operation and money laundering scheme.

State Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, a longtime critic of President Donald Trump, faces federal charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to distribute marijuana, according to the Justice Department.

The arrest marks a stunning development for the veteran Democratic lawmaker, who has spent decades climbing Virginia's political ranks.

Lucas was among seven people taken into custody in connection with the alleged operation, which federal prosecutors claim involved a cannabis business she co-owns.

According to the indictment, participants "used various business entities" to "disguise the proceeds of illegal marijuana distribution."

Prosecutors further allege that Lucas "used her political position in the Virginia state senate to insulate" the enterprise "from criminal scrutiny, to further the goal of wealth accumulation."

The accusations go beyond an ordinary business

James Talarico's appearance at a Texas Pride festival featuring an 11-year-old drag performer is back in the spotlight in the final weeks of his Senate campaign, reviving a controversy over the Democrat's record on children, gender and religion.

The event took place in June 2021 and drew scrutiny in an August report by the Washington Free Beacon. Now, with Talarico facing Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the episode is getting another look as Republicans attack the state lawmaker's liberal positions on social issues.

Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, was a featured speaker at the Taylor PRIDE festival, where organizers promoted an 11-year-old boy performing under the name Kween Kee Kee.

Photos cited by the Free Beacon showed Talarico addressing the crowd and posing with attendees at Texas Beer Company. Other images showed the child wearing a blue dress, a platinum blond wig and heavy eye makeup during the event's "Youth Drag Show." An attendee also

NBA superstar LeBron James is facing a fresh wave of backlash after cameras caught him repeatedly practicing an imaginary golf swing during the national anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener against the New York Knicks.

The bizarre pregame antics sparked outrage among basketball fans, with critics accusing the outspoken athlete of disrespecting the American flag and turning a patriotic tradition into his personal practice session.

James, now playing for Philadelphia, was filmed making several golf-swing motions while the national anthem played ahead of the team's 106-100 victory over the defending NBA champions.

The footage quickly circulated across social media, where furious fans blasted the basketball legend for his behavior.

"Can't hate him enough. Every year he gets more insufferable," one X user wrote.

Another accused the NBA star of showing blatant disrespect toward the country.

"This is incredibly disrespectful. Look at LeBron during our National Anthem. An Anti-American," the commenter declared.

LeBron decided to

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Another prominent CNN personality is heading for the exit as veteran anchor Bianna Golodryga announced Thursday that she is leaving the network after nine years, becoming the second major on-air figure to reveal departure plans this week.

Golodryga, 48, broke the news on X, revealing that an unexpected career opportunity had convinced her to move on from the cable news giant.

"After nine wonderful years at CNN, I've decided to leave for an opportunity that I couldn't pass up," she wrote.

The longtime journalist offered no immediate details about her next job, leaving viewers guessing about where she might land.

"I'm grateful for the experiences, friendships and support from fabulous colleagues during my CNN years," Golodryga continued.

She ended her announcement with a brief teaser.

"Exciting news to share very soon!"

According to the New York Post, CNN CEO Mark Thompson informed employees of Golodryga's departure Thursday morning, shortly before she made the announcement public.

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Todd Benzinger helped Cincinnati capture a championship, then spent years giving back to the community that cheered him on.

The former MLB first baseman, who caught the last out of the Reds' 1990 World Series sweep, has died at 63, the team announced Thursday. No cause of death was released.

Benzinger's ties to the area stretched well beyond his three seasons in a Reds uniform. Born in Dayton, Kentucky, and a graduate of Ohio's New Richmond High School, he coached and mentored young players in New Richmond after his playing career. He also managed the Class A Dayton Dragons in 2009 and 2010.

For the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, he remained a familiar face who made time for fans and events.

"Todd will forever be remembered by Reds fans for catching the final out of the 1990 World Series, but those of us who had the privilege of knowing him will remember so much

Former Fox News star Janice Dean has unleashed a blistering attack on Megyn Kelly, accusing her former close friend of cruelly mocking actress Christina Applegate's devastating health struggles.

The public feud erupted after Kelly criticized Applegate, 54, following the actress's shocking revelation that doctors recently told her she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Dean, 55, who has battled MS for more than two decades, blasted Kelly's remarks as "disgusting" and accused the conservative commentator of behaving like a mean girl.

The controversy began Tuesday when Applegate revealed on her MeSsY podcast that she was "back to square one" after doctors determined she did not have the neurological disease she had publicly battled since 2021.

Rather than expressing sympathy, Kelly questioned how the actress had become such a prominent advocate for the MS community.

"Christina Applegate is really the person I think most people, at least famous people, associate with this disease because she was one of

President Donald Trump blasted NBA superstar LeBron James on Thursday after video surfaced showing the basketball legend moving around during the national anthem, prompting the president to demand an apology to America's fallen military heroes.

Trump unloaded on the Philadelphia 76ers forward in a fiery Truth Social post, accusing him of disrespecting the United States during a pregame performance of the national anthem.

"While ⁠listening to our National Anthem, ​LeBron James disrespects our Country," Trump wrote.

The president didn't stop there, demanding that the NBA veteran show greater respect for the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending the nation.

"LeBron James should ‌apologize ⁠to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, ​and all ​that ⁠our Country stands for!"

Trump accompanied his message with footage showing James standing alongside his Philadelphia teammates while the national anthem played.

Rather than remaining still, the basketball star could be seen swinging his arms,