today’s hot news
Bill Maher’s vote is ‘in play,’ leaves door open to backing JD Vance in 2028
BS BRIEF Bill Maher says his "vote is in play" for 2028, telling ABC's Jonathan Karl he could consider voting for Vice President JD Vance depending on the direction of the Democratic Party. Maher sharply criticized what he described as the growing influence of...
Monica Lewinsky’s unexpected personal Lindsey Graham tribute triggers partisan backlash
BS BRIEF: Monica Lewinsky drew praise and criticism after honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham for investigating what she described as a White House smear campaign against her during President Bill Clinton’s impeachment—even while making clear that she disagreed with...
‘This is only the beginning’: Mamdani celebrates making food delivery even pricier
BS BRIEF: Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City’s new checkout rules generated an additional $104 million in tips for roughly 70,000 app-based delivery workers since January. The rules require delivery apps to display a tipping option during checkout, including a...
Kamala Harris previews a comeback—and a plan to remake Washington
Former Vice President Kamala Harris insists she hasn't decided whether she'll make another run for the White House. But judging by the agenda she unveiled Friday, she's already giving Democrats a preview of what a 2028 campaign could look like. Speaking before the...
Trump adds Jefferson statue to Rose Garden, sparking debate over White House redesign
BS BRIEF: President Donald Trump has added a life-size bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson to the White House Rose Garden, making it the fifth monument installed as part of the administration's redesign of the grounds. The Jefferson statue joins sculptures of George...
BO SNERDLEY’S RUSH HOUR 7-31
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. Give it a listen when you have...
Mamdani’s racial-equity watchdog criticizes him — so he picks her replacement
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to replace Linda Tigani, the black woman leading New York City’s independent Commission on Racial Equity, after her public criticism of his administration. After...
Trump says White House staffer was struck by golf ball — puts judge on notice as course closure looms
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). Trump says a White House staffer was struck in the chest by a golf ball at East Potomac and vows to hold Judge Ana Reyes responsible for injuries or deaths. The Justice Department now...
Woman in burqa plays call to prayer at county meeting until deputy escorts her out
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). A woman wearing a black burqa played a recorded Islamic call to prayer during Tuesday’s Pinellas County Commission public-comment period and continued despite instructions to stop....
Strategic planning general ousted
(The Center Square) – A top lieutenant general in a strategic planning position within the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been fired by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, a Pentagon official tells The Center Square. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was fired to “protect national...
Judge denies feds’ request to segregate California ballots
(The Center Square) - The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Wednesday evening denied the Trump administration's request for a temporary restraining order to force the state to segregate mail-in ballots that the federal government thinks...
Second federal judge blocks $20M taxpayer-funded Trump ad campaign
(The Center Square) – A second federal judge Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using $20 million in taxpayer funds for a national advertising campaign, reinforcing restrictions imposed earlier this month in a separate lawsuit. Although a New...
