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Trump ditches trade talks with Canada, sends billions to Argentina, snubs American farmers, and skips the shutdown—plus a Category 5 hurricane nears Jamaica, two Louvre heist suspects are caught, and California and Virginia lead the fight for fair maps. Hurricane Melissa -via NPR Louvre suspect arrested-via BBC Trump's Got Beef-via The Hill, Politico, and CBS News Trump Not Talking to Canada-via CNN and NY Times As Goes California, So Goes Virginia-via Democracy DocketTake 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

No episode today — I'm taking a quick break for the weekend to rest, reset, and not talk about Trump for 48 hours. Back Monday with your regular dose of the news and jokes (well, jokes to me at least).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

Russian strikes kill 27 in Ukraine, the military expands boat attacks in the Pacific, Trump pressures North Carolina to rig maps, the government shutdown drags on, and Melania Trump gets sued over Epstein coverage. Russia's Invasion of Ukraine-via BBC Boat Strike in the Pacific-via The Guardian North Carolina Map-via CNN Government Shutdown-via CBS News and Axios Melanie Trump Being Sued-via MSNTake 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

An ICE shooting in LA, a January 6th-er arrested again, Trump sues his own DOJ, and the East Wing gets bulldozed to make room for his ballroom. Hostile Government Takeover-via CNN and ABC News January 6th-er Arrested-via ABC News Trump the Gangster-via NBC News RIP The East Wing-via AP News Government Shutdown-via CBS News 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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Jeff Bezos accidentally broke the internet, Trump is sending troops where no one asked, the Supreme Court's targeting weed not guns, and four guys robbed the Louvre on scooters.The Internet, She's Down-via CNNRussia v Ukraine-via The Guardian and Washington PostAtlanta Tragedy Avoided-via NBC NewsGuns + Pot-via AP NewsHostile Government Takeover-via The GuardianGovernment Shutdown-via CBS NewsThe Louvre Heist-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

This episode is all about the Supreme Court's latest attack on voting rights.-via NPR, AP News, 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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal comes to a crossroads, the US government continues to stay closed but that doesn't mean we're just sitting around. “Cease” Fire… Deal or No Deal-via Al Jazeera, Reuters, PBS, and NY Times The Government Shutdown-via CBS News and The Hill No Kings-via BBC, The Hill, CA.govTake 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 downtown shooting in Montgomery leaves two dead and twelve injured, as Trump escalates authoritarian tactics with National Guard deployments, the government remains shut down, and Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks strain his alliance with Netanyahu. Alabama Shooting-via PBS and US News Report Troops Around the Country-via Axios and AP News Trump MIA Again-via The Daily Beast and AP News Government Shutdown-via CBS News and CNN Israel-Hamas-via The Guardian, CNN, Axios, and 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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A terror attack targeting Jewish worshippers on Yom Kippur left two dead in Manchester, as antisemitic violence rises globally and the FBI quietly severs ties with the Anti-Defamation League.-via Washington Post and 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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The government has shut down, but Mitt Romney would like to tell you he had a really bad idea in 2020! Plus, a Bronx chimney fell, and Dr. Jane Goodall has died.The Government Shutdown-via The Hill, NY Times, and The HillNew York Chimney Falls-via ABC NewsJane Goodall-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The government shutdown is here, and so is Trump's most chilling speech of his second term.Money Please-via NY TimesTrump and Hegseth Address the Troops-via MSNBC, The Hill, The Hill, and The SlateTake 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 chairs a “Board of Peace” for Gaza while threatening Hamas, Congress hurtles toward a shutdown after Trump posts a racist AI video, YouTube pays Trump $24.5 million for suspending him, and Marjorie Taylor Greene posts a cryptic Epstein-related warning. Gaza Peace Deal-via NPR and NY Times Shutdown Fight-via AP News and Politico YouTube-via Deadline Marjorie Taylor Greene-via NY Times and 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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A weekend of deadly weekend shootings here in America, while Doctors Without Borders leaves Gaza, Trump sends troops to Portland, ICE detains Iowa's top school official, and the shutdown countdown is on. Weekend Shootings-via NPR, Washington Post, CBS News, and Gun Violence Archive Strikes in Gaza City Intensify-via NY Times, The Hill, and The Guardian Hostile Government Takeover Heads to Portland-via Washington Post and NPR ICE Raids in Iowa-via CNN, The Guardian, and The Hill FBI Agents Fired Over 2020 Photo-via CBS News Shutdown Watch Continues-via The Hill Update: Hegseth's Meeting-via CBS NewsOh No! Eric! -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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

James Comey's indictment isn't about crimes but political prosecution. Meanwhile, as Hegseth plans a mystery military summit, more information has been released about the Dallas ICE facility shooter, and new tariffs hit trucks and medicine. Comey Indicted-via AP News and CNN Hegseth's Plans-via Washington Post Update: ICE Facility Shooting-via NPR New Tariffs-via Washington PostTake 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

One dead in a Dallas ICE facility shooting, Comey may face charges, a super typhoon slams Taiwan, Elon walks back mass firings, and Trump escalates… over an escalator. ICE Facility Shooting-via NY Times DOJ Prepares to Charge Comey-via CNN Super Typhoon-via The Guardian Doge'd the Unemployment After All-via NBC News Escalator-Gate-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump takes to the U.N. to insult every country there (and a few who weren't!) before bailing on a meeting with the Dems, while his would-be assassin is found guilty. Trump v the U.N.-via PBS, AP News, The Hill, and CNN Ryan Routh Found Guilty-via NPR Trump Cancels Meeting with Dems-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Jimmy Kimmel's show is back — unless you live in Sinclair-land. And as Trump spreads Tylenol-autism conspiracies, the government inches toward another shutdown.Jimmy's Back Baybee (Kind Of)-via Deadline, Variety, and The HillTrump Ties Tylenol to Autism-via AP NewsGovernment Shutdown Looms (Repeat)-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

After Jimmy Kimmel's show is pulled for calling out MAGA hypocrisy, Democrats introduce a free speech bill as Trump suggests revoking media licenses, Texas A&M's president resigns after a viral TikTok, NYC officials are arrested at an ICE facility, four countries recognize Palestine, and California moves to unmask federal agents. “Free” (

Since we all could use a break - instead of news, here's a reminder of why we still need to stay in the fight for the future of democracy.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

Three officers are killed in Pennsylvania, and Jimmy Kimmel's show is pulled after calling out MAGA hypocrisy—prompting the FCC chair to call it “the sickest conduct possible” while the actual president jails migrants, builds gator prisons, and plans hostile takeovers of Democratic cities. Pennsylvania Shooting-via CNN Jimmy Kimmel-via NY Times and ReutersTake 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

Two Minneapolis encampments hit by mass shootings, Israel bombs Gaza as Trump pleads ignorance and the UN accuses genocide, Kash Patel embarrasses himself in Congress, Fani Willis loses her appeal, and Trump sues the New York Times for $15 billion. Homeless Encampment Shootings-via ABC News Israel Bombs Gaza City-via CNN State Terrorism Charges Dropped-via NY Times Patel's Panel-via Axios, CBS News, and The Hill Fani Willis Denied Appeal-via AP News Trump Sues NY Times-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Israeli PM Netanyahu defended strikes beyond borders, North Korea declares its nuclear status irreversible, a Queens man was charged with murder after ramming a group with his car, Maurene Comey will sue over her firing, the U.S. bombed another Venezuelan boat, and Trump announced a sweeping Memphis task force while JD Vance blamed “left-wing extremism” for Charlie Kirk's assassination. Netanyahu Promises More Strikes-via BBC North Korea's Missile Update-via ABC News Man Charged with Murder After Hitting Teen with Car -via ABC News Maurene Comey Fights Back-via NBC News Venezuelan Drug Boat Bombed (Again)-via NY Times Memphis Task Force-via AP News, CBS 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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

NATO allies scramble jets after another Russian incursion, Texas Rep. McCaul warns of WWIII and retires, the Charlie Kirk suspect turns himself in (despite Kash Patel taking credit), and Trump shifts his National Guard focus from Chicago to Memphis. Russian Drones-via ABC News and NY Times House Rep. McCaul Announces Retirement-via AP News Charlie Kirk Suspect Caught-via BBC From Chicago to Memphis-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The FBI flounders in the Charlie Kirk assassination manhunt, a Colorado teen shooter is linked to an extremist network, Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup, and the Trump admin destroys $9.7M in birth control. Update: Charlie Kirk-via AP News and Political Update: Colorado School Shooting-via AP News Bolsonaro Convicted-via CNN Contraceptives Destroyed-via NY Times UK Hires Three Cats-via Good News NetworkTake 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 shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk leads a day of news that also includes another school shooting.Denver College Shooting-NY TimesCharlie Kirk-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar during peace talks, SCOTUS fast-tracks his tariff case, the Epstein birthday letter comes to light as a leak at the DOJ lets us know they may redact Republicans from the Epstein list, and ICE raids continue as the Supreme Court greenlights racial profiling. Israel Strikes Qatar-via AP News SCOTUS to Hear Tariff Case­-via Axios The Epstein Birthday-via CNN, Axios, and NY Times DOJ v LA-via Reuters, NBC News, Politico, and BLSTake 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

Tomorrow will bring a regular episode but today is just a quick reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling about lifting restrictions on ‘roving' ICE raids in Los Angeles.Boyle Heights Beat has a list of local places in Los Angeles where you can volunteer or donate directly to.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

One dead in a Texas shooting, Trump threatens Chicago with war, nearly 500 Hyundai workers are detained in a massive immigration raid, Russia launches its biggest aerial strike on Ukraine yet, and the USTA asks broadcasters to hide dissent against Trump. Texas Shooting-via ABC News Trump v Chicago-via AP News, BBC, and NPR Factory Immigration Raid -via NY Times Russia Strikes Ukraine-via CNN US Open-via NBC News 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

Trump tries to meddle in Missouri's elections, RFK Jr. unravels at a Senate hearing, the DOJ targets trans Americans and faces lawsuits for overreach, DC sues over the hostile takeover, and the Pentagon might get a cosplay rebrand. DOJ Seeks Voter Info-via Washington Post RFK Jr. Senate Hearing-via AP News DOJ v Transgender Americans-via ABC News DC Sues DOJ-via CBS News, NY Times, and CNN Whatever. Who Cares.-via Axios Civic Soul & Eaton Fire CollectiveTake 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 court blocks Trump's mass deportation of Venezuelans, warships escalate tensions off Venezuela's coast, Trump meddles in NYC's mayoral race, Florida ends all vaccine mandates as West Coast states form a health alliance, Epstein survivors threaten to name names, Harvard beats a federal funding freeze in court, and Newsmax sues Fox in a battle of bad actors. Venezuela-via BBC, CBS News, and NY Times Mayor Adams-via NY Times Vaccines-via ABC News and NY Times Epstein-via The Guardian and Axios Harvard Win-via NY Times Let ‘em Fight -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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump reemerges to lie and move Space Command to punish Colorado, Epstein files resurface with little new info, Modi-Xi-Putin unite while Trump's left out, a judge rules Trump's use of the military in LA was illegal, and he threatens to send forces into Baltimore next. He's Fine. - via Washington Post Epstein Files - via CNN Triangle of Friendship (But Bad) - via NY Times Los Angeles Court Ruling - via NBC News and 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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The CDC director is fired for following science, Afghanistan reels from a deadly quake, Rudy Giuliani survives a serious car crash, Chicago braces for ICE raids, Trump disappears from public view, and the president might be golfing—or maybe not. CDC Changes-via ABC News, Reuters, NPR, and NY Times Afghanistan Quake-via BBC Rudy Guiliani-via CNN Immigration in America-via The Guardian ISO: The President-via NewsweekTake 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

Two false shooter threats hit universities, Trump targets 55 million visas, has a fraud fine tossed, halts NIH grants on DEI, and patrols DC streets, all while the Pentagon seeks ICE volunteers and Kevin McCarthy melts down over California's redistricting.Villanova University-via NBC NewsTrump Reviewing Visas-via AP NewsTrump's Suit Tossed Out-via AxiosSOCUS Allows NIH Grant Freeze-via CNNPentagon Looking for Volunteers-via The GuardianTrump to Patrol DC-via CBS NewsKevin McCarthy, LOL-via CBS NewsTexas TribuneTake 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

As Israel begins its takeover of Gaza, a change of command at Target shows protest works. Plus, updates on DC, the Epstein files, and Texas. Israel in Gaza-via NBC News and CNNProtest Works-via CNN Update: DC-via ABC News, ABC News, Democracy Now, and The Hill Epstein Files-via AP News and Axios Texas-via The Hill and Texas TribuneTake 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

After a massive Russian strike follows Trump's Putin-Zelensky plan, he calls Crimea and NATO “impossible” for Ukraine, while House Republicans trap a Texas Democrat in chambers, Epstein files are set for release, ICE arrests a legal police officer, and Trump revokes security clearances. Russia's Invasion of Ukraine-via ABC News, BBC, and AP News Epstein Files -via CBS News Trump Revokes Security Clearances-via AP News ICE Raids-via AP News Rep. Nicole Collier-via Texas Tribune 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

Trump proposes ending mail-in voting, jokes about canceling elections during war, and arranges a Putin-Zelensky meeting after suggesting Ukraine give up Crimea; meanwhile, a Texas Democrat refuses to sign GOP demands to leave chambers. Zelensky in America-via AP News and Axios Mail-In Voting-via NPR and Huffington Post Nicole Collier-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump's meeting with Putin fails to deliver, Oklahoma imposes ideological teacher tests, Hurricane Erin has arrived, Texas Democrats begin their trip home while DC protests continue over Trump's emergency police takeover. Putin + Trump-via The Guardian, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Newsweek, AP News, and NPR Okay, Oklahoma-via USA Today Hurricane Erin-via CNN Texans Return Home-via Politico Update: DC-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

SCOTUS greenlights Mississippi's social media age checks, Florida adds a “Deportation Depot,” Texas opens its largest-ever ICE facility, California puts gerrymandering on the ballot during an ICE raid, Trump threatens to punish DC officials over crime stats, and a House member has seen interdimensional beings. Mississippi Social Media Age Verification-via CNN Florida Adds Another Deportation Center-via ABC News As Goes Florida, So Goes Texas-via NBC News Texas v California-via ABC News Update: DC-via The Guardian, NY Times, and AP News Aliens-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As preparations for Trump's meeting with Ukraine begin, DC's police state continues as does the Newsom/Trump feud). Plus - The Kennedy Center is a bummer now. Russia's Invasion of Ukraine-via CNN, BBC, CBS News, and Washington Post DC: 1984-via CNN, AP News, The Guardian, Time, and AxiosNewson v Trump v Maps-via The Hill Kennedy Center Honors-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump faces legal backlash over his military deployment to LA, expands federal control in DC, Texas Republicans push gerrymandered maps as Paxton targets Beto, and Russia-linked hackers breach U.S. court records days before Trump meets with Putin to discuss Ukraine - without Ukraine. LA v Trump Suit-via CBS News, NBC News, and Cornell Law School Trump's DC Takeover-via AP News, CNN, NY Times, and Washington Post How About Them Cowboys?-via Texas Tribune and Texas Tribune Russia Russia Russia-via NY Times and ReutersTake 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

Mass shootings rock Chicago, Georgia, and Texas; a Pennsylvania steel plant explodes; Israel announces plans to occupy Gaza City amid rising death tolls; Trump takes control of DC police and sends in troops; and a SCOTUS challenge threatens same-sex marriage rights. Mass Shootings-via ABC News, ABC News, AP News, CNN, and NPR Steel Plant Explosion-via NY Times Israel Takes Gaza-via BBC, CNN, and NPR Trump's DC Takeover-via AP News, CNN, NY Times, Washington Post, and Politico Obergefell's Future-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart, RFK Jr. cut mRNA vaccine research, JD Vance hosted a strategy dinner on Epstein fallout, Trump threatened to federalize DC after a carjacking, and Texas Democrats faced a bomb threat while continuing to block GOP redistricting plans. Fort Stewart-via AP News RFK Jr Ends mRNA Research Funding -via Washington Post JD Vance's Strategy Session-via ABC News Trump v DC-via CBS News Hook em Horns-via CBS NewsTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Austin Drummond was captured in Tennessee, Trump is eying military use for the Olympics and invited a sex offender to a kids' event, the House subpoenaed DOJ for Epstein files, Texas map fights escalated, and NASA may put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Update: Tennessee-via CBS News Los Angeles, the Angels We Are-via NBC News, The New Republics, and The Daily Beast Trump Invites Sex Offender to Kid's Event-via NY Magazine Epstein Stuff-via NPR The Stars at Night-via AP News, Texas Tribune, NBC News, CNN, and PoliticoTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Two nationwide manhunts are underway for mass murder suspects in Montana and Tennessee, Pam Bondi ordered a baseless grand jury investigation into Obama over 2016 election conspiracy claims, and Texas Democrats are holding firm outside the state to block a Trump-backed GOP gerrymander. Duel Manhunts-via ABC News and NBC News Bondi Directs Obama Investigation-via CNN and PBS Texas Democrats Hold Strong-via Texas TribuneTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump wants to share your health data with Big Tech and told Texas to gerrymander harder. Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity, RFK Jr. let a parasitic fish give him a hickey, and religious persuasion at work is now encouraged. Trump Tracking Health-via AP News TX Republicans Want to Further Gerrymander-via NY Times Trump Thinks a Little Religious Persuasion is Fine-via The Hill Epstein Updates-via CNN and ABC News RFK Jr. Is at It Again-via The Daily BeastTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump wants to share your health data with Big Tech and told Texas to gerrymander harder. Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity, RFK Jr. let a parasitic fish give him a hickey, and religious persuasion at work is now encouraged. Trump Tracking Health-via AP News TX Republicans Want to Further Gerrymander-via NY Times Trump Thinks a Little Religious Persuasion is Fine-via The Hill Epstein Updates-via CNN and ABC News RFK Jr. Is at It Again-via The Daily BeastTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A special episode about the latest attack on voting rights in America. -via Democracy Docket, Arkansas Law, Heritage Foundation (but don't go to them, they're unethical), The Guardian, Elect ProjectTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A short episode (there's a special episode about voting in the feed) with an update on Monday's shooting in New York and the Russian earthquake that turned into a tsunami warning along the west coast.Update: New York Shooting-via CBS News and NY TimesEarthquake in Russia-via AP NewsTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Three people are dead in a Reno casino shooting with another active shooter incident in Manhattan later that day. Trump downplays the starvation in Gaza starvation, shortens Russia's ceasefire deadline, and distances himself from Epstein — again. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell has made appeal to SCOTUS and a judge blocked Trump's plan to defund Planned Parenthood. Reno Shooting-via CNN Trump Parts with Netanyahu -via ABC News, Virginia.edu, and Cleveland Clinic Russian Ceasefire Deadline-via The Independent and The Times Maxwell Goes to SCOTUS-via AP News and CNN Medicaid Must Fund Planned Parenthood-via ReutersTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A Michigan man is charged with terrorism after a stabbing spree. Israel pauses fighting as Gaza starves. Trump touts a shaky EU trade deal—then calls for Beyoncé's arrest.Michigan Stabbing-via BBC, 9and10News, and TwitterIsrael-Hamas-via AP NewsUS Reaches Trade Deal with EU-via AxiosTrump Wants to Prosecute Beyoncé-via CNNTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

France recognizes Palestine as the US exits ceasefire talks, SCOTUS tees up two major voting rights cases that could gut the VRA, Trump visits the Fed, and of course - a cat crimewave in New Zealand.France to Recognize Gaza-via AP News, The Hill, and AxiosTrump v Powell-via CNNSCOTUS v VRA-via AP NewsHere's This Cat-via AP NewsPete Hegseth – For Fun-via Washington PostTake the pledge to bea voterat raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack:kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere