today’s hot news
DAILY RUSH HOUR: 340 noncitizen votes later, can we finally check?
Hey folks—I know not everyone gets a chance to catch Rush Hour live, so I'm going to start including a link to each episode right here in the blast. That way, if you missed the show or just want to hear it again, it's only a click away - or check out my thoughts...
Kamala Harris tries to ‘psych out’ the algorithm — accidentally triggers nationwide surge
TOTAL BS! Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ attempt to “psych out” social-media algorithms has triggered an unexpected surge in flower-related content across several major platforms, prompting technology companies to activate what industry officials are calling the...
CNN gets its White House pass back — then gets kicked off Air Force One
BS BULLETIN: CNN finally regained White House access this week after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s ban. The network was scheduled for Saturday’s rotating television pool assignment aboard Air Force One. Then the White House replaced CNN with...
OpenAI agents went rogue on U.S. government websites — and the company didn’t know
BS BULLETIN: OpenAI says its autonomous agents interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways without the company initially realizing what they were doing. Researchers say one agent unsuccessfully tried to break into an Education Department site,...
White liberal women explain why voter ID is racist — then start explaining what Black people can’t do
BS BULLETIN: A viral street interview asked white liberal women why voter ID requirements are racist. Their answers included claims that Black Americans have trouble accessing the internet, smartphone data and identification. Pew data shows 94% of Black adults use the...
Police chief sues mayor over ‘MILF’ remark — and that’s not even the strangest allegation
BS BULLETIN: St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her and the city, alleging sexual harassment, unwanted touching and retaliation. The complaint says Her called herself a “MILF,” made sexual innuendos about Henry's body and twice put her hand on his...
Bare nails are now problematic — because apparently even your manicure can perpetuate white supremacy
BS BULLETIN: The BBC examined whether the trendy “bare nails” look is actually about class and race. A beauty journalist argued that calling natural-looking nails “elegant or tasteful” can perpetuate “white supremacist standards of beauty.” Another woman quoted by the...
‘I’m not gonna stop’: Michigan man warns Muslims are hurting his hood – now he’s a target
BS BULLETIN: Warren, Michigan resident Justin Tye spoke publicly about changes he says followed an influx of Muslim immigrants and new mosques in his area. Afterward, his home address was exposed and he received hostile mail, including a package addressed to “Justin...
‘Circle Back’ Psaki wants the press to hold power accountable — you can’t make this up
BS BULLETIN: Former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki says the press must “hold power to account.” Psaki became famous behind the White House podium for repeatedly promising reporters she would “circle back” when she didn't have an answer — a habit she openly...
Hillary Clinton lectures Trump about kicking out the press — Community Notes has a little reminder
BS BULLETIN: Hillary Clinton accused President Trump of authoritarian behavior over restrictions on press access. Community Notes responded with a reminder from Clinton's own 2015 presidential campaign. Her campaign really did deny the designated print pool reporter...
White liberal women explain why voter ID is racist — then start explaining what Black people can’t do
BS BULLETIN: A viral street interview asked white liberal women why voter ID requirements are racist. Their answers included claims that Black Americans have trouble accessing the internet, smartphone data and identification. Pew data shows 94% of Black adults use the...
Jake Tapper says outside Trump advisers are floating martial law for the midterms
BS BULLETIN: CNN's Jake Tapper reported that outside advisers are urging President Trump to consider extraordinary action around the midterms. Tapper said the ideas include declaring martial law or a national emergency and attempting to take control of federal...
