**Good morning, esteemed Operation Freedom listeners and subscribers!**

**National News Briefing**

We begin today’s briefing with a look at the economy. According to AAA, the national average price of gasoline has dropped below $4 per gallon for the first time since July, settling at $3.97.

In other news, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed impeachment efforts against him during his first press conference in over 180 days. Meanwhile, Representative Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Secretary Hegseth, calling for a House vote on the measure this week.

A major development in the realm of domestic manufacturing was announced yesterday, as Honda revealed it will invest $3 billion to build a brand new auto plant in Central Ohio. This marks the automaker’s fourth assembly facility in the Buckeye State and its first major new U.S. assembly plant since 2008.

In a lighter moment, President Donald Trump joked about replacing his press secretary with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White during a press conference at the White House. White was also present to discuss their shared interest in combat sports.

Finally, a Utah judge has set a trial date for Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of assassinating conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

**That’s all for today’s briefing!**

**Briefing Provided by: The Operation Freedom Press Corps**