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Trump abruptly called off planned strikes on Iran while claiming a deal is near, the Minnesota man who murdered former House Speaker Melissa Hortman pleaded guilty, forecasters warned of a potentially historic El Niño, and a political protest on the National Mall sparked another round of “8647” controversy. Update: Iran-via AP News Guilty Plea in Minnesota-via AP News El Niño Está Aquí-via The Guardian, LA Times, and ABC 7 8647 (Kind Of)-via CNN Sports by Kim™️-via CBS NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

The U.S. expanded strikes on Iran while warning attacks could continue, Pentagon officials openly discussed military options for Cuba, and Bill Gates defended his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during congressional testimony. Update: Iran-via AP News and CBS News Cuba Options-via AP News Gates Goes to Congress-via BBCTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

U.S. strikes on Iran threatened an already fragile ceasefire; House Democrats and a handful of Republicans passed a pro-union labor bill over Mike Johnson's objections; Congress approved $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding; and primary elections reshaped races in Maine, South Carolina, and California. Update: Iran-via AP News and NY Times House Dems Outmaneuver Johnson-via CBS News ICE Funding Heads to Trump-via CNN Election Results-via NY Times Knicks in… a Certain Amount-via The Athletic Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

An update on the deadly earthquake in the Philippines that left dozens dead, Iran and Israel appear to be holding a fragile ceasefire, a federal judge blocked Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, the administration launched a major denaturalization effort, and Nithya Raman officially advanced to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff (which I already told you yesterday). Earthquake News-via ABC News and AP News Update: Israel / Iran-via BBC and CBS News Judges Voids Trump's Visa Requirements-via CNN and NBC News Trump Moves to Denaturalize Citizens-via CBS News LA Mayoral-via NBC NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Mass attacks in Ohio and New York left at least 18 people injured, a powerful earthquake struck the Philippines, tensions between Iran and Israel threatened a fragile ceasefire, Trump abruptly ended a contentious interview with NBC, and California election results began to take shape. A Weekend of Mass Attacks -via ABC News and The Guardian Earthquake in the Philippines -via AP News Update: Iran -via BBC and CBS News Walkaway Don -via NBC News CA Election -via NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Not a real episode, but just a couple of quick headlines before a real episode on Monday.Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Health officials warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be worse than reported, Trump and Netanyahu reportedly clashed again, a federal appeals court ruled against the Pentagon's transgender military ban, and public pressure helped derail the DOJ's controversial fund for January 6 defendants. Ebola Outbreak-via ABC News Trump and Netanyahu Argue (Again)-via CNN Anti-Trans Ban Unconstitutional-via AP News and NY Times Slush Fund Falls Apart-via CBS NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

A manhunt ended in Virginia, a deadly explosion in Myanmar left dozens dead, Zelensky accused Russia of abducting Ukrainian children and training some to fight against Ukraine, Israel captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, and protests continued over conditions at New Jersey's Delaney Hall ICE facility. Virginia Manhunt-via ABC News Myanmar Explosion-via BBC Zelensky's Kidnapping Accusation-via CBS News More Boat Strikes - via AP News Israel in Lebanon-via NY Times Delany Hall-via NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

A deadly apartment explosion in Dallas left multiple people dead, Blue Origin suffered another rocket explosion on the launch pad, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate challenging jury selection, and new questions emerged about conflicts of interest involving Justice Samuel Alito's son. Dallas Apartment Explosion-via ABC News Blue Origin Explodes-via BBC SCOTUS Sides with Inmate-via CBS News Alito Continues to be on Brand-via Daily Beast How about $250?-via The HillTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

The death toll from Washington's paper mill explosion has risen, Israel issued major evacuation orders in southern Lebanon amid renewed strikes, the DOJ launched a new investigation into E. Jean Carroll, detainees at a New Jersey ICE facility reported inhumane conditions during a hunger strike, and Matthew Perry's former assistant was sentenced in connection with Perry's death. Update on Paper Mill Explosion-via AP News Lebanon Evacuation Orders-via BBC and AP News E. Jean Carroll-via CNN Hunger Strike at ICE Facility-via The Guardian and MMA Facts Perry's Assistant Charged-via NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

A deadly explosion at a Washington paper mill left workers missing and injured, courts in South Carolina and Alabama dealt setbacks to Republican gerrymandering efforts, tensions continued around the fragile Iran ceasefire, and Ken Paxton has won the Texas Senate primary runoff. Washington State Chemical Explosion-via ABC News South Carolina and Alabama Voters-via NY Times and Update: Iran-via CBS News Texas Primary-via NY Times Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

An aerospace chemical leak prompted evacuations in Orange County before officials ruled out an explosion risk, a gunman opened fire outside the White House, Trump tied Iran negotiations to expanding the Abraham Accords, and a crowd stampede in South Carolina injured at least 19 people. Orange County Aerospace Tanks-via AP News White House Shooting-via Seattle Times Update: Iran-via AP News and BBC South Carolina Stampede-via ABC NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

House Republicans abruptly recessed to avoid a vote limiting Trump's war powers in Iran, a proposed Women's History Museum bill collapsed over anti-trans provisions, and Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant testified before Congress about the abuse and manipulation she says she endured. Update: Iran-via AP News Women's Museum Future Unknown-via AP News Epstein's Assistant Speaks to House-via ABC NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Raúl Castro was indicted over the 1996 downing of civilian planes, tensions reportedly flared between Trump and Netanyahu over Iran negotiations, a judge ordered the White House to preserve presidential records, insurrectionists reacted to Trump's controversial payout fund, and a bipartisan housing bill advanced in Congress. Casto Indicted-via AP News Netanyahu and Trump-via Axios and ABC News White House Must Keep Records-via CBS News Insurrectionists' Payout-via CNN and AP News Bipartisan Housing Bill-via NPRTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

The Senate narrowly advanced a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump's authority in Iran, the DOJ settlement with Trump permanently blocked the IRS from pursuing charges against him or his sons for past conduct, and primary elections reshaped key Republican races in Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. Update: Iran-via ABC News DOJ Ends IRS Investigation-via Axios Election Night-via NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

A deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque is being investigated as a hate crime, Trump's planned strikes on Iran were paused, the administration moved forward with a controversial $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” and an ICE officer in Minneapolis was charged after allegedly shooting two immigrants and filing a false report. San Diego Mosque Shooting-via AP News Update: Iran-via ABC News Ebola-via AP News Presidential Slush Fund-via CBS News ICE Officer Charged-via CNNTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

A series of random shootings in Austin left four people injured as the WHO declared an Ebola emergency in Central Africa, Trump escalated rhetoric toward Iran, new questions emerged about a massive DOJ slush fund tied to January 6th rioters, and concerns grew over the administration's embrace of Christian nationalism. Austin Shootings-via CBS News Ebola-via BBC Idaho Crash-via ABC News Update: Iran-via CNN and CBS News Pay to Play-via ABC News It's a Cult-via CNN Virginia Supreme Court-via CNNTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump's trip to China raised new questions about Taiwan and Iran, Kash Patel faced backlash over a VIP snorkeling visit at Pearl Harbor, Republican-led states pushed aggressive new gerrymandering efforts, and the Supreme Court preserved access to telehealth abortion pills - for now. Trump in China-via ABC News BPD Leadership Change-via AP News Patel's VIP Snorkel Trip-via AP News South Carolina Gov Calls Special Session-via CBS News SCOTUS Allows Telehealth Abortions-via CNN Trump Cell Phone-via CBS NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

A Massachusetts man wounded two people after firing more than 60 rounds at drivers outside Boston, House Democrats forced a vote on Ukraine aid over Speaker Johnson's objections, Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction was overturned, and a counselor connected to Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose was sentenced to prison Boston Freeway Shooting-via AP News Dems Pass Ukraine Aid-via Axios SC Overturns Murdaugh Convictions-via CBS News Erik Fleming Sentencing-via The GuardianTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump escalated rhetoric around Iran while dismissing Americans' financial concerns, the Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to Mifepristone by mail, and Alabama has entered the gerrymandering chat while South Carolina is saying no (for now). Update: Iran-via CBS News Supreme Court Allows Mifepristone Access-via ABC News SCOTUS v Voting-via AP News and NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Iran pushed back on the latest U.S. peace proposal, passengers from the Hantavirus cruise ship began evacuating and returning home, a person was killed at Denver International Airport after being struck by a plane, and Virginia's Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved redistricting measure. Update: Iran-via AP News Hantavirus-via CNN and NY Times Death in Denver-via AP News Virginia Court -via The HillTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Iran and the U.S. exchanged strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, a former Ohio deputy was found guilty in the killing of Casey Goodson Jr., courts pushed back on Trump policies again, and John Roberts defended the Supreme Court's latest voting rights ruling. Update: Iran-via AP News and The Guardian Meade Found Guilty -via CNN Tariffs Lose Again-via Washington Post and Politico Hegseth Poised to Lose-via The Hill ICE Violated Court Order-via NY Times Trump's Pardons Under Investigation-via CBS News John Roberts – Never Not the Worst-via CNN and NBC NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

New reporting suggests Iran's strikes on U.S. bases caused far more damage than disclosed; Tennessee unveiled a heavily gerrymandered congressional map; questions continue around FBI election investigations; and health officials are tracking a Hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship. Update: Iran-via Washington Post Voting in America-via ABC News, NY Times, and CBS News Kewl Dude…-via The Atlantic Epstein Suicide Note-via AP News Hantavirus-via NPR, Washington Post, AP News Ted Turner-via NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

A workplace shooting left two dead as Trump paused “Project Freedom,” Republicans pushed $1 billion for Trump's ballroom security, the EEOC targeted DEI programs, and key primary results rolled in across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. DFW Shooting-via NBC DFW Update: Iran-via AP News Vaccine Safety Record Pulled-via ABC News and The Week Trump's Ballroom-via Axios EEOC Sues NYT-via Washington Post Election Results-via AP NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Two mass shootings in Oklahoma and Texas left dozens injured and multiple dead as tensions escalate with Iran, SCOTUS chaos threatens voting maps, and a temporary ruling keeps access to mifepristone in place. Oklahoma Party Shooting-via ABC News Texas Shooting-via Spectrum 1 Update: Iran-via Axios and CBS News Leslie Knope Would Never-via The Hill SCOTUS v Voting-via AP News and Washington Post Mifepristone Reprieve-via AP NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Spirit Airlines collapses, Trump sidesteps war powers, ICE expands abusive practices, abortion access takes another hit, and Republicans openly escalate gerrymandering. RIP Spirit-via ABC News Update: Iran-via AP News and Reuters The Government's Open Again-via CNN Torture Firm Hired-via The Guardian SCOTUS v Abortion-via CNN Louisiana Hits Pause-via AP NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

This episode is all about the decision out of the Supreme Court, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.-via NPR, AP News, AP News, and Brennan CenterTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember. on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Things in Iran are changing (and not) fast (and slow), while three stories (Minneapolis, Comey, and Kimmel) sound a little too familiar.Update: Iran-via AP News and NBC NewsMinneapolis – Again-via CBS NewsComey Indicted-via CNN and NY TimesTrump v Kimmel-via The Daily Beast and The GuardianTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember. on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

It's an off day today, but I'll be back tomorrow with real news.Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember. on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A man fired shots during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, while a man has been arrested in the murder of his roommate and another USF student, and the US trip to Pakistan to talk peace. White House Correspondents Dinner-via Washington Post, NPR, The Guardian, and AP News USF Murders-via ABC News Update: Iran-via NPR and NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember. on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Louisiana sees another mass shooting as Lebanon and Israel's ceasefire gets extended, a betting soldier gets arrested, medical marijuana loosens up, the DOJ investigates itself, and Republicans are looking to get ICE funded. Louisiana Mall Shooting-via ABC News Update: Iran-via AP News Soldier Makes Deal, Gets Arrested-via Washington Post and Fortune Be a Lot Cooler If You Did-via NY Times and ACLU DOJ Investigates Itself-via The Guardian Vote-a-Rama-via Al JazeeraTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember. on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump has extended the ceasefire in Iran, while his DOJ has charged the Southern Poverty Law Center. Plus, LA schools will limit screen time, another House Dem has resigned, and Virginia voters have chosen redistricting. Update: Iran-via ABC News Southern Poverty Law Center Sued-via CNN, NY Times, and The Guardian LAUSD Limits Screen Time-via NBC News and AP News Another Dem Resigns-via NPR Virginia Voters Win -via CBS News and NY Times Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember. on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The clock is ticking on peace talks, a singer has been arrested on murder charges, Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic, ICE is arresting the families of service members, and MI tells the DOJ no. Update: Iran-via Washington Post and AP News D4vd Charged-via CNN Patel Sues-via NBC News ICE Makes Arrest at Immigration Appointment-via CBS News Virginia and Michigan Voters-via NPR and CNNTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember. on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A man has killed 8 kids, including 7 of his own, as the Strait of Hormuz closes again and the Atlantic publishes a bombshell piece of reporting on Kash Patel.Louisiana Shooting-via ABC News, Gun Violence Archive, SAV, and DV AwarenessStrait of Hormuz-via AP News, Washington Post, and CNNKash Patel's Problem-via AtlanticTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember. on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A ceasefire in Lebanon has started, an ICE agent has been charged while an ICE court interpreter has been locked up, and a former Lt. Gov. committed murder suicide. Plus… cat noises. Ceasefire in Lebanon-via NY Times and Washington Post ICE Agent Charged-via Politico ICE Court Interpreter Detained-via The Guardian Lt. Gov. Murder Suicide-via CNN Meow Meow-via NY TimesTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Articles of Impeachment have been filed against Pete Hegseth, and you're about to be $1.72 richer. Plus, motivation to cast that ballot and, best of all… let's make fun of JD Vance. Update: Iran-via AP News and The Guardian Live Nation? More Like Bad Nation-via ABC News Voter Motivation-via CNN El Oh El JD Vance-via NY TimesTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The DOJ is cool with insurrection, and the House is wondering how many other sexual assaulters walk amongst them. But then along comes Hungary to remind us that democracy is a decision. DOJ Moves to Vacate Insurrectionists Crimes-via ABC News Swalwell and Gonzalez Exit-via NY Times Hungary for Change-via CNNTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has begun, but Trump's busy beefing with the Pope, so who knows if he's aware. Meanwhile, Minnesota is seeking information about an ICE kidnapping, and two House reps are stepping down amid sexual misconduct allegations. Update: Iran-via Washington Post and NY Times Jesus, Trump-via Axios Minnesota Kidnapping-via AP News Swalwell and Gonzalez-via AP News, CNN, and NBC NewsTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A group of masked shooters attacked a Chick-Fil-A; things in Iran are going exactly as bad as anything you'd expect Trump and JD Vance to be involved in; and it's time for Eric Swalwell to leave. But don't worry - at least the astronauts were back in time to witness everything. Chick-Fil-A Shooting-via CBS News Update Iran -via Washington Post, NY Times, Al Jazeera, and NPR Eric Swalwell-via NBC News Artemis II-via NASATakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

This week is an unplanned week off, but I'll be back next week!Takethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

This one's all about the birthright citizenship case. Where things stand now, how we got here, and why Trump took up the case at all.-via AP News, Constitution.gov, and Washington PostTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Three stories, and they're all testing my patience as Kid Rock gets Army pilots suspended, then unsuspended, and Trump's ballroom construction is on hold as mail-in voting is on notice. Kid Rock Causes Chaos-via ABC News Ballroom Construction Halted-via AP News Mail-In Voting-via CNNTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Gulf allies push Trump to escalate the Iran war as U.S. casualties mount, ICE plans a controversial presence at a Marine graduation, TSA workers receive delayed pay amid a shutdown standoff, and Kid Rock sparks an investigation with a bizarre helicopter stunt. Iran-via AP News and NPR ICE Thanks You for Your Service-via NBC News TSA Workers-via Reuters Kid Rock-via ABC NewsTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Iran issues chilling warnings, and TSA agents hope to get paid today, but ICE isn't leaving airports anytime soon. Plenty of reasons for 9 million to have turned out in protest last weekend.Iran-via AP News and CBS NewsDHS and TSA-via CBS News, NY Times, and PBSTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump has thoughts on Sharpie prices while he signs an executive order to try and get TSA agents paid (don't worry, the Senate's actually working on it), and the IOC just banned trans female athletes. Sharpies-via AP News, ABC News, and CBS News TSA Payday-via CNN IOC Bans Trans Athletes-via NPR and New Day StudioTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Deadly U.S. strikes with no evidence, a worsening shutdown, another shaky case against Letitia James, a major loss for Meta, and new revelations that Donald Trump shared classified information. Hegseth Boat Attacks-via NBC News Hegseth's Prayer -via AP News DHS Funding Fight-via Axios, AP News and CBS News Another Day, Another Tish James Referral-via CBS News Meta Loses Again-via The Guardian Trump Did More Classified Leaks-via Washington Post Takethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump got a secret gift from Iran, Epstein business partners' depositions drop, Meta was fined $375M, Minnesota sued the administration, and a Democrat flipped a deep-red Florida seat in Trump's own district. Iran-via CBS News and CNN Epstein Files-via ABC News Meta Loses in Court-via The Guardian Minnesota Sues Trump-via AP News Democrat Wins in Florida-via AP News and NY TimesTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump's Iran claims clashed with reality, ICE showed up in airports, deadly plane crashes hit New York and Colombia, the Supreme Court eyed new voting limits, and Robert Mueller died at 81. Iran-via ABC News TSA-via AP News, NPR, NY Times, and ABC SF Colombian Military Plane Crash-via CNN SCOTUS v Voting-via The Guardian Robert Mueller-via CNNTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The U.S. moves closer to striking Iran as Trump faces backlash over conflicting military messaging, a prolonged National Guard presence in D.C. could be on the way, Congress fights over Epstein files, Comey is once again subpoenaed in renewed Russia investigations, and a major media merger is raising concerns about local news (but it's not the merger you're thinking about). Iran-via CBS News and ABC News Trump and the National Guard-via ABC News Bondi Hearing-via AP News and CNN Comey Subpoenaed Again-via CBS News Nextar Buys Tegna-via Washington PostTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As Congress grills a DHS nominee and our top national security officials, Iran eyes energy infrastructure, and bombshell allegations against Cesar Chavez rock the labor community. Congressional Qs-via ABC News and Axios Iran-via CBS News and Washington Post Dolores Huerta-via NY Times and The GuardianTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As Cuba faces an islandwide blackout and things in Iran continue, the Supreme Court will take up two cases that have the potential to shape immigration in America; plus, RFK Jr's vaccination change gets a thumbs down, and Susie Wiles is diagnosed with breast cancer. Cuba-via AP News Iran-via CNN SCOTUS v Deportations-via CBS News RFK Jr Gets a No-via The Guardian Susie Wiles Diagnosis-via Washington PostTakethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember.-on AmazonSubscribe to theSubstack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodescanbe foundat:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, youcan findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere