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MY WEEKEND MIX: Trump offered New York a deal. Mamdani wanted something else.
Trump offered New York a deal. Mamdani wanted something else. I thought I'd heard just about everything from New York's political leadership. Then came the reaction to an ICE shooting in the Bronx, and I found myself wondering whether anybody in City Hall remembers...
CNN offers to testify against MSNBC in exchange for immunity from DOJ investigation
TOTAL BS! WASHINGTON, D.C. — CNN has reportedly offered to cooperate with the Justice Department's investigation into coordinated White House press-pool coverage, agreeing to turn over confidential emails, internal communications and damaging information about MSNBC...
Mamdani compares armed ICE agent to a mass shooter — demands the agency leave New York
BS BULLETIN Mayor Zohran Mamdani suggested an armed immigration officer could be mistaken for a mass shooter. His remarks followed an ICE shooting involving Oscar Belgal, who was in a vehicle with his young son. DHS maintains the officer faced a threat; Mamdani...
Trump makes John Fetterman an offer that could give Senate Democrats nightmares
BS BULLETIN Trump publicly invited Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to join the Republican Party. The president praised Fetterman's judgment and suggested he could have difficulty winning another Democratic nomination. Fetterman has repeatedly rejected switching...
CNN and Fox News joined forces against the White House — now the DOJ is investigating
BS BULLETIN The Justice Department is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News over coordinated White House pool coverage actions. The networks temporarily suspended participation following restrictions on press access. DOJ is examining potential antitrust...
‘Extremely p*ssed off’ Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, AP reports
BS BULLETIN President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece. Allegations include a disputed request involving a $100,000 credit card bill and access to administration officials....
Mike Rowe says CEOs are ‘freaking out’—turns out America still needs people who can fix things
BS BULLETIN Mike Rowe says CEOs are struggling to recruit skilled workers and companies are competing for the same talent. He described three electricians under 30 earning more than $240,000 each—an exceptional example, not typical pay. Employers are funding...
Talarico’s consulting paycheck raises questions the campaign-trail drama can’t answer
BS BULLETIN Sarah Fields is seeking records on education contracts involving James Talarico’s former consulting firm. His disclosed outside work overlapped with his legislative career; his 2021 bill proposed mandatory DEI officers for covered school districts....
DAUGHTERS of the American Revolution dissolves TX chapter that fought transgender membership
BS BULLETIN DAR voted October 10 to dissolve Texas’ Martha Laird Chapter, which challenged transgender membership eligibility. National leadership says misuse of chapter resources for a separate advocacy organization—not members’ opinions—prompted the decision. The...
State-level red tape on suppressors becomes next front in Second Amendment war
Pro-Second Amendment organizations and lawmakers are eyeing state laws restricting or prohibiting the purchase of suppressors after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives released guidance on the application of the National Firearms Act. The new...
El-Sayed quickly says ‘No’ to family Brotherhood ties, changes subject as his half-sister tells a different story
BS BULLETIN Abdul El-Sayed denied that he or his family have Muslim Brotherhood ties on NBC Sunday. Reports cite his half-sister’s old posts describing family connections; a new report specifically names their mother’s past activism. Republicans also highlight...
Harry Styles honors illegal immigrant with criminal record after ICE shooting — MAGA critics have a few questions for him
BS BULLETIN: Harry Styles paused his Saturday night concert at Madison Square Garden to recognize Oscar Belgal, a Dominican national shot by ICE agents in New York City. The 28-year-old was reportedly in the country illegally and had a prior grand larceny conviction,...
