today’s hot news
RUSH HOUR: Nvidia’s CEO had a wandering eye. Washington wants to blame Trump.
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...
Wa-Po tries to shame Rubio for watching his son play football — his team delivers a blistering response
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do) The Washington Post published an investigation estimating that Secretary of State Marco Rubio's government-aircraft trips to Gainesville, Florida, have cost more than $1.2 million, many...
Hegseth gives medal to soldier who ordered his entourage to be quiet at Arlington
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth personally awarded Army Spc. Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal Thursday, one day after the soldier reprimanded his entourage at the Tomb of...
Don Jr. exits Kalshi after his firm bets $300 million on rival — just as Democrats prepare investigations
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do) Donald Trump Jr. has ended his paid advisory role with Kalshi, the prediction-market company valued at approximately $40 billion, following a major investment in rival Polymarket by his...
Somali-born candidate in upside-down American flag controversy takes lead in Oregon race as late-counted ballots flip results
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do) Somali-born Oregon politician Nafisa Fai has taken a 363-vote lead over Pam Treece in the race for Washington County commission chair, a week after Election Day. Treece initially led by...
Dick goes after Trump ballroom donors — now a federal prosecutor is coming after his records
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do) Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is facing a formal warning from U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz after sending investigative demands to individuals and corporations donating to President...
Georgia Democrats choose new slate of leaders while Medicaid expansion introduces new hurdles
Summary Georgia House Democrats nominated Rep. Carolyn Hugley on Nov. 12 to be speaker when the 2027 General Assembly convenes in January. Democrats won the Georgia House majority for the first time in 20 years, while Republicans retain control of the state Senate....
Lauren Boebert loses reelection bid years after fleeing to redder district
Republican Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert lost her reelection bid two years after moving to one of the state’s reddest districts, The Associated Press reported Friday. Boebert narrowly lost to Democratic Colorado Rep.-elect Eileen Laubacher after she moved districts to...
France escalates weaponization of hate speech laws to silence Islam’s critics
Summary French writer Michel Houellebecq was placed under formal investigation in France on Nov. 10, 2026, over comments about Muslims published in 2022. The Union of Mosques of France filed a complaint in 2023 over Michel Houellebecq’s interview with Front Populaire....
Texas comptroller-elect pledges voucher access for Islamic schools amid questions over their curriculum
Summary Sarah Eckhardt said on Nov. 4 that she would implement Texas’ school voucher law and allow eligible Islamic and other religious schools to participate. Texas Education Freedom Accounts provide $10,474 for private school students, up to $30,000 for eligible...
US forces shoot down Iranian attack drones targeting Middle Eastern country
Iran launched a fresh drone attack targeting American military assets in Bahrain, marking a renewed escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched two attack drones toward Bahrain, claiming to have...
The left wants a different speaker: 1.2 million sign petition against Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was a shoo-in for speaker of the House after Democrats claimed the majority for the 120th Congress. While he doesn’t face competition yet, the newly elected progressive candidates may try to tap their pick instead. An online...
