today’s hot news
DAILY RUSH HOUR: Sid Rosenberg called Americans stupid. I wasn’t buying it.
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...
Newsom creates state task force to protect the name ‘AI’ from further Trump suggestions
TOTAL BS! California Gov. Gavin Newsom has created a new state task force charged with protecting the term “Artificial Intelligence” from any future naming suggestions by President Donald Trump. The move comes after Trump publicly suggested that artificial...
Trump cut Putin diesel deal after Zelensky ignored six U.S. requests to stop bombing Russian refineries
BS BULLETIN: Trump reportedly struck his diesel agreement with Putin after Ukraine ignored six U.S. requests to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries. A U.S. official says the attacks were hurting American consumers by driving up fuel prices. Zelensky says he was...
Two angles show migrant gangbanger fleeing armed ICE agents before shots fired in NYC incident
BS BULLETIN: Newly released surveillance footage shows the confrontation preceding Thursday's ICE shooting in New York City — the critical sequence missing from earlier bodycam coverage. The video shows armed plainclothes agents approaching Oscar Belgal's SUV, one...
Hegseth orders military-wide voting stand-down
BS BULLETIN: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a one-day military-wide voting stand-down in October. Commanders must hold the stand-down no later than Oct. 15, giving troops time to register, request absentee ballots or vote. Hegseth says the policy will continue...
DNA test gives adopted Missouri man a shock: His dad is singer Michael McDonald
BS BULLETIN: Michael Goessling always knew he was adopted, but had no idea who his biological father was. A DNA test taken by a previously unknown half-brother ultimately led him to five-time Grammy winner Michael McDonald. Nearly six decades after he was placed for...
Minnesota official’s Somali TV voting tutorial sparks backlash — one important word gets lost
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do) Minnesota voter outreach director Melanie Hazelip appeared on Somali TV explaining how registered voters cast ballots without showing identification and how others can register on Election...
Pranksters target struggling Red Baron worker — Americans raise over $413,000 and give him the last laugh
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I've got things to do) Two pranksters targeted Michigan Red Baron worker Walt Z. with a fake Apple Pay transaction while he was stocking freezers. The father of four described long workdays and mortgage...
Economist: Strong GDP growth, inflation complicate Fed’s decisions
(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy's strongest quarterly growth of 2026, coupled with stubborn inflation, could make interest rate decisions more difficult for the Federal Reserve in the months ahead, an economist told The Center Square. “Accelerating growth amid...
Minnesota lawmakers warn of political influence in new Inspector General’s Office
(The Center Square) – Minnesota lawmakers are raising bipartisan concerns as the Walz administration begins hiring staff for the Office of Inspector General before selecting an inspector general. House Republicans say the move undermines the office, which was...
Colorado Supreme Court justice, judge face allegations
(The Center Square) - A Colorado Supreme Court justice and another state appellate judge, both appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot, are facing criticism over a former official’s allegations of their failure to report a so-called "hush money" contract. The state’s Judicial...
CBO: Most of E15 provision’s cost is farm support payments
(The Center Square) – A year-round E15 provision in the U.S. Senate farm bill would increase direct spending by $6.6 billion over a decade, more than the $4.8 billion for the entire bill, the Congressional Budget Office says. E15 is gasoline blended with up to 15%...
