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DAILY RUSH HOUR: Ilhan Omar’s four-word answer, Trump’s CNN blowup, and a debate that got personal
LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE What do you say when somebody asks whether you were ever married to your brother? Ilhan Omar's answer to Chris Hayes was four words: "Not to my knowledge." That stopped me in my tracks. And when I put the same hypothetical question to Karolos,...
Trump calls LeBron a ‘TOTAL DISGRACE’ over anthem warmups — James fires back
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do). Trump criticized video of LeBron James making practice motions during the national anthem before an NBA game. Trump called James a “TOTAL DISGRACE” and demanded an apology. James remained...
Trump demands Omar IMMEDIATELY resign over federal claims she used of ‘fake name’ to enter Congress
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). President Trump demanded Ilhan Omar’s immediate resignation Thursday night, alleging she used a false name to enter Congress. A federal court filing identifies the Minnesota Democrat as...
AOC backs trans women because she’s a ‘girl’s girl’ – and the Kamala comparisons come rolling in
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). AOC defended transgender rights at a Maine town hall Thursday while criticizing Democrats who have retreated on the issue. Her explanation drew pushback from X users who argued that...
Dolly Parton’s sister wishes death on Musk after she said her voting machine kept auto-voting Republican
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). Stella Parton complained that her voting machine repeatedly selected Marsha Blackburn, then invoked Elon Musk and Russian bots while suggesting election interference. In a follow-up...
$40,000 for 45 minutes with US Senator — FBI’s Congressional bribery investigation died suddenly
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do). A ProPublica investigation reveals that FBI agents examined allegations involving Lindsey Graham, Democrat James Clyburn and Republican Joe Wilson in a suspected defense-contract bribery...
Critics: Violence remains big problem in Los Angeles schools
(The Center Square) - Despite the Los Angeles Unified School District's claims of improved campus safety and less violence, critics say a deeper look paints a different picture. According to LAUSD’s data, student fights surged by 21% — reaching 6,131 incidents...
Trump wants more gas and diesel made at home, and he’s paying $150 million to make it happen
The Trump administration is putting up federal money to restart an idled American refinery and expand others as fuel costs squeeze families. The Energy Department announced Thursday it will spend as much as $150 million under the Defense Production Act to boost oil...
Poll: Voters cite wide range of reasons for rise of socialist candidates
(The Center Square) — Frustration with the cost of living and traditional Democratic politicians lead the reasons American voters think some socialist candidates have gained momentum, according to a new poll. The Center Square’s Voters’ Voice Poll found 29% of...
Hawaii’s highest court could endanger hunting rights
An animal rights group is asking the Hawaii Supreme Court to order the release of two elephants from the Honolulu Zoo in a case that could endanger hunting rights for gun owners. The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) and lawyers representing the city and county of...
American ally turns to Chinese ballistic missiles to challenge Iran and Houthis
Saudi Arabia is expanding a secretive ballistic missile manufacturing complex that could produce larger, more powerful Chinese-designed missiles as the kingdom battles Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The expansion could allow Riyadh to manufacture missiles capable of...
New poll: Hispanic and rural voters conflicted over Texas’ direction
(The Center Square) – Rural and Hispanic voters are split on the direction of the state and country, according to a new poll conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. Another new poll shows Republicans winning statewide races...
