Good morning. Here is what matters today, in five.
1. ICE just had the biggest year in its history. DHS says ICE made about 491,000 arrests and 483,000 deportations in fiscal 2026, both records. The arrest total topped all three full Biden years combined. via The Daily Wire.
2. Teachers and nurses may get a cheaper retirement plan. The House voted 295-128 to let 403(b) savers at schools, churches and nonprofits use lower-fee collective investment trusts. Vanguard figures that is worth $23,000 to $28,000 more per worker over 40 years. via The Center Square.
128 House Democrats voted against cheaper retirement plans for teachers. Solidarity forever, apparently.
3. The soldier who shushed Hegseth’s entourage got a medal. Specialist Thomas Iglesias of the Old Guard reminded the war secretary’s party to keep quiet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. On Thursday, Hegseth pinned a Joint Service Commendation Medal on him. via The Daily Wire.
4. Schumer’s own base staged a sit-in in his office. Capitol Police arrested 54 Sunrise Movement activists who occupied Chuck Schumer’s Senate office Thursday, chanting for him to go and demanding Democrats kill the filibuster when they take over in January. via The Daily Wire.
Nothing says “party of unity” like getting arrested in your own leader’s office.
5. Nvidia’s CEO quit. Senators want him under oath. Jensen Huang resigned Thursday amid reports of a relationship with a businesswoman U.S. officials suspect of Chinese intelligence ties. CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO, and Senate Banking chairman Tim Scott wants Huang testifying Dec. 3. via The Daily Wire.
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