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DAILY RUSH HOUR: A $2,000 phone breaks after four folds — and that’s not even the craziest part
LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE Rush Hour airs Monday through Friday and moves quickly through the day’s hottest political stories, breaking developments and media absurdities. It is the fastest hour in American media because there is always more happening than the...
DBS BILL BRIEF: Got fleeced by a scammer? Congress wants the IRS to cut victims a break
Congress churns out thousands of bills, but what’s really in them, and how could they affect you? DBS BILL BRIEF breaks down two bills a day IN PLAIN ENGLISH. IN PLAIN ENGLISH Getting cheated out of your savings is bad enough. Discovering the tax code offers limited...
Kamala Harris tells Democrats to forget impeaching Trump — calls for ‘ruthless’ congressional action
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do). Kamala Harris advised Democrats against impeaching President Trump if they take control of Congress, saying another impeachment would waste limited time and resources. Instead, the former...
‘You’ve got to be kidding!’ People announces Sexiest Man Alive — fans demand a recount
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do). People magazine named 55-year-old Noah Wyle its 2026 Sexiest Man Alive, prompting a social-media argument over whether the star of The Pitt deserved the crown. Critics suggested Patrick...
Taylor Swift’s hitmaker orders Ed Sheeran to ‘stand the f— up’ — wants entire tour canceled over Macklemore
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do). Grammy-winning producer Jack Antonoff blasted Ed Sheeran for removing Macklemore from his Loop Tour after a dispute involving pro-Palestinian performances and NFL stadium owners. Antonoff...
‘I hate this place!’ Pat McAfee erupts over Utah students’ mockery video of him — invokes Charlie Kirk murder
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do). ESPN's Pat McAfee blasted the University of Utah after its official social-media account promoted a video featuring students calling him "corny" and "creepy" ahead of Saturday's College...
National popular vote indirectly on the midterm ballot
(The Center Square) - The 2026 midterm elections could allow states across the country to form a coalition that alters future presidential elections. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, first introduced in 2006, has picked up momentum as Democrats across the...
CEO overseeing California’s $126B high-speed rail effort quits
(The Center Square) – California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has resigned, citing personal and family reasons. The resignation by Choudri, who oversaw a long-delayed project that is expected to ultimately cost taxpayers $126.2 billion, is effective...
Arizona to receive $5.9M From $220M GM privacy settlement
(The Center Square) – Arizona GM owners may soon reap the benefits of a $220 million settlement over the illegal sale of their private driving behavior data. The settlement, which was hashed out by the car conglomerate and attorney generals from Oregon and Washington,...
Texas AG’s office sues Harris County over taxpayer ads targeting voters by race
(The Center Square) – The Texas Attorney General's office has sued Harris County officials alleging they are using taxpayer money to run racially discriminatory “get out the vote” ads. The lawsuit was filed in district court in Harris County. Harris County Clerk...
Justice Department updates Alaska election integrity lawsuit after report
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Justice amended its lawsuit on Thursday over spoiler candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race following public reports. Lawyers for the U.S. Justice Department filed an amended complaint that included updated allegations...
Minnesota fraudster gets 30 years for $44M scheme
(The Center Square) – Federal lawmakers are touting a 30-year prison sentence for Minnesota fraudster Salim Said as accountability for stealing $44 million from taxpayers. Said was sentenced Wednesday after the federal government said he helped orchestrate the...
