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The DC National Guard confirms a military vehicle was involved in crash this AM. "The five-vehicle convoy and a D.C. Metropolitan Police cruiser stopped and rendered aid to the civilian, who was transported via EMS. This is currently undergoing an investigation."

NEW: Senator Lindsey Graham says there's "very little appetite" in the Senate for the US to take over Gaza as President Trump has suggested. "I think that would be a difficult sale in South Carolina."

SCHUMER says Senate Democrats will be on the phone with a few Democratic governors tonight to get feedback and “coordinate our response” to the Trump administration’s funding freeze. “This response is going to continue for a a long period of time.”

SCOOP: President-elect Trump's Incoming Homeland Security Director Stephen Miller will be on Capitol Hill this week to meet with the Republican Study Committee, per a source familiar. Miller will be discussing border bills the House could take up.

TRUMP in a Truth Social post vows to utilize the death penalty. “I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.”

Mangione family statement: “We cannot comment on news reports regarding Luigi Mangione. We only know what we have read in the media. Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi's arrest. We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.”

NEW: Fox News Digital has obtained the first photo showing Luigi Mangione inside an Altoona, PA police station. Mangione is the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Senator Ernst says she will support Pete Hegseth "through this process." "I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.”

CORNYN says he’s “inclined to support” Kash Patel following his meeting with Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI. On reforms, he says there needs to be “accountability for past abuses.” “If there is a basis for criminal referrals then those will occur.”

NEW: Kash Patel says the meeting with Senator Ernst was “wonderful” and the Senator is “fabulous.” Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI is now meeting with Senator Cornyn.