A dramatic incident unfolded over the California desert today as a Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet went down mid-mission during a training exercise. The pilot ejected seconds before the jet erupted into flames, landing safely in the remote Mojave Desert near Trona. The crash, which occurred at approximately 10:45 AM, was captured on video and is now going viral, showing the split-second escape that saved the pilot’s life. Authorities confirm the pilot is in stable condition under medical care, while the jet was destroyed in the fiery crash. WATCH 

The White House has flagged a disturbing pattern in licensing and border enforcement after an illegal trucker from India was charged in a fatal California crash that killed three people on Interstate 10. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized California authorities for issuing a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to the driver, highlighting systemic loopholes in the licensing process. Federal agencies, including the Department of Transportation and ICE, have launched investigations into CDL issuance practices and potential enforcement failures. WATCH