Nov. 17: Accused teen human smuggler arrested in Texas. Manchin blasts ‘toxic’ Congress

Tyler Wornell

Updated: Nov 17, 2023 / 06:27 AM CST

Good morning! It’s Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1. ‘I’m screwed’: Human smuggling suspect after arrest

Texas Department of Public Safety apprehended two Dallas teens for alleged human smuggling. (Credit: NewsNation)

2. NYC mayor warns of ‘painful’ budget cuts amid migrant influx

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 14: New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a news conference on November 14, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

3. Manchin blasts ‘toxic’ Congress, has no ‘burning desire’ for Oval Office run

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., talks to NewsNation's Chris Cuomo about toxicity in Congress and addresses speculation about a 2024 White House run. (NewsNation) — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., talks to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo about toxicity in Congress and addresses speculation about a 2024 White House run. (NewsNation)

4. Jury finds Kaitlin Armstrong guilty in murder of Anna Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson

Kaitlin Armstrong is seen in court. (Pool)

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📅 What we’re watching

🔴 A Texas jury is set Friday to deliberate the sentence for 35-year-old Kaitlin Armstrong, who was convicted of murder in the killing of Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson.

🔴 A funeral is scheduled in Salt Lake City for one of the highest-ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who was second in line to lead the faith.

🔴 A court is expected to hear more about Danilo Cavalcante’s escape from a suburban Philadelphia jail during a preliminary hearing.

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