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In addition to a big update on Sunday's terror attack in Denver, Ukraine has made a surprising attack in Russia, and Trump asks the Supreme Court for another favor.Update: Denver-via AP News, ADL, Vox, GuardianRussia and Ukraine-via AP NewsTrump v SCOTUS-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

This episode is all about the terror attack in Denver, CO.-via AP News, NPR, Time, The Atlantic, and 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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The Israel-Hamas war has two different types of headlines, Trump's tariffs ping pong around, and on this Friday, Trump begs us to be bullies (trust me, it's earned).Israel-Hamas - via BBC and The GuardianTa-riff Off - via AP News, Washington Post, and CNBCTACO Dummy - 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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Israel claims a top Hamas leader is dead, prison breaks rock Arkansas and New Orleans, a French surgeon gets 20 years for years of sexual abuse, the DOJ targets a CA trans athlete, Trump attacks student visas, Elon's out, crypto's in, and a Final Destination screening gets too real in Argentina. Israel-Hamas - via AP News and AxiosPrison Break in the Ozarks - via CBS News and NPR French Surgeon Charged - via BBC Justice Dept Investigates CA- via NY Times Missouri GOP Asks for a Do-Over- via PBS Trump to Revoke Student Visas - via Politico and CBS News Crypto Champ- via CBS News Boi Bye- via ABC News Final Destination: Argentina- via DeadlineTake 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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A Chinese chemical plant explodes, Trump defunds Harvard while NPR sues Trump, RFK makes an announcement and Missouri makes us miserable. Chinese Chemical Plant-via AP News Trump v Harvard-via CBS News NPR Sues Trump-via NPR Covid Shot No Longer Recommended for Pregnant Women and Healthy Children-via Washington Post Abortions in America-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Today's episode covers Gaza, Ukraine, Trump vs. Harvard, a tragic Liverpool attack, and the cruelty (and drama) of the GOP's budget. Israel-Hamas -via NPR, Axios, NY Times, and AP News Russia and Ukraine-via AP News and Reuters Liverpool Crowd Attack-via CBS News Trump v Harvard-via NPR Budget Drama-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Just a nice little week off!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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The U.S. gets its first American Pope, Trump strikes a vague trade deal with the UK, FEMA's acting director is fired for opposing FEMA's dismantling, Jeanine Pirro is tapped as DC's interim U.S. attorney, and Marjorie Taylor Greene tries to rename the Gulf of Mexico. American Pope-via BBC UK Trade Deal-via CBS Big Friday Energy-via AP News, ABC News, 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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Tensions rise between India and Pakistan, Trump taps an RFK Jr.–aligned anti-vaxxer as surgeon general, House Republicans implode over budget infighting, and the Vatican still hasn't picked a pope. India/Pakistan-via AP News New Surgeon General-via CBS News GOP Infighting-via CNN PopeWatch 2025-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

India and Pakistan teeter on the brink of war, Trump eyes Canada (again), SCOTUS blocks trans military enlistment, and the U.S. plans mass deportations to dangerous, war-torn Libya. Pakistan and India-via NPR and Reuters Trump and Carney-via AP News SCOTUS and Trans Military Members-via Washington Post Flights to Libya-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump backs Israel's plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza, offers $1000 for self-deportation, targets foreign films with a 100% tariff, and surprises on abortion pill case, all on the same day. Plus, a deadly boat accident in San Diego. Update: Israel-Gaza-via Axios Trump's $1000 Offer-via AP News 100% Tariff on Movies-via NPR Abortion Pill Heads to Court-via NY Times San Diego Boat Capsizes-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Louisiana quietly rolls back desegregation, global tensions escalate, Trump pushes a punishing budget while starring in his own AI-generated Pope fantasy. Louisiana Ends Desegregation-via AP News Houthi's Hit Near Israeli Airport-via BBC Lady Gaga Concert-via CBS News Trump Budget Heads to the House-via The Hill Trump's Meet the Press Interview-via AP News CPB Fires Back-via ABC News Too Dumb for a Headline-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A major U.S.-Ukraine deal reshapes global alliances, Trump's team shuffles again, RFK Jr. spreads dangerous vaccine lies, school mental health funding gets gutted, and a Trump-era deportation policy is struck down. Ukraine-US Deal-via BBC Mike Waltz Out-via AP News RFK Jr.'s Dangerous Lies-via The Guardian Trump Guts Mental Health in Education-via NPR Alien Enemies Act Unlawful-via CNN 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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Trump's tantrum hits CBS, the economy stumbles, the Supreme Court flirts with theocracy, and somehow we still have to fight for the right to say things out loud. Columbia Students-via ABC News GDP Gone Bad-via CBS News Trump Turns to NYT-via CNN Hegseth Investigation Blocked-via NPR SCOTUS v Freedom of Religion-via NBC 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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

An update on a Wisconsin Judge, Amazon's capitulation, climate change changes, lawsuits over firings, Harvard's report card, and Trump's career ambitions all in one little episode! Judge Dugan-via Reuters Amazon-via AP News Climate Change Change-via CNN Legal(?) Firings-via The Hill and CBS News Harvard's Report Card-via NY Times President Pope-via PoliticoTake 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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A deadly car crash in Illinois leads an episode that also covers the election in Canada, the blackouts in Spain and Portugal, a Russia-suggested ceasefire, and more Trump executive orders. Illinois Car Crash-via CNN Canadian Elections-via The Independent and ABC News Blackout-via NY Times Russia/Ukraine Ceasefire-via CNN American Deportations-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

100 days of Trump have shown us more about this country than we thought possible, so let's take a moment and talk about it. I promise, this won't hurt at all.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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

In addition to a deadly car attack in Vancouver, Canada, there is a series of stories about deportations in America that broke over the weekend and, ahead of the budget reconciliation bill, two Democrats are leading the first bicameral sit-in. Vancouver Attack-via NPR American Deportations-via The Guardian, NY Times, AP News, and CNN Good Trouble-via AP 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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As Trump continues his assault on trans rights, Russia has launched the deadliest attack on Ukraine in nine months, there is yet more information about Pete Hegseth and Signal, and ICE did not have a warrant when they arrested Mahmoud Khalil. Trans Rights in America-via Politico, Politico, AP News, NY Times, and NBC NewsTrump and Russia-via AP News Signalgate Continues-via Washington Post and Washington Post Mahmoud Khalil-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As Trump continues to align himself with Russia, a wildfire erupts in New Jersey, states sue over tariffs, the DOJ gives Trump a stern warning and a week's reprieve, plus - ants and makeup, I guess. Trump v Ukraine-via NY Times and Reuters New Jersey Wildfire-via ABC News States v Trump-via AP News, The Hill Judge Grants DOJ a Reprieve -via NPR Antz!-via AP News You're Beautiful, Babe-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As a deadly shooting shocks Kashmir, the State Department gets a shakeup, student loans will be repaid (no matter what), Elon's recommitting himself to Tesla, Sarah Palin is handed another loss, and the Voice of America gets a rare win. Deadly Shooting in Kashmir-via NY Times State Department Shakeup-via AP News Student Loans-via NBC News ­Boy, Bye-via CNN Sarah Palin Loses Defamation Case-via NBC News Voice of America-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 findme on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

This episode is all about the passing of Pope Francis, who passed away after a battle with pneumonia.-via BBC, NY Times, The Guardian, and PBSTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A group of Senators has been denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Harvard is suing Trump, the market continues to give us a stomachache, and - will Trump stand by Pete?Kilmar Abrego Garcia-via ABC NewsHarvard Sues Trump-via AP News and The GuardianMarket Moves-via NY TimesSignal Gate-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

Thursday's FSU shooting leads an episode that also covers the state of deportations in America, another Signal group chat, and a very special Easter message. Florida State Shooting-via CNN Deportations in America-via NBC News, NY Times, Washington Post, and AP News Another Signal Group Chat-via NY Times Happy Easter-via Rolling StoneTake 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 short episode is all about Kilmar Abrego Garcia.-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 on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As the president attacks free speech and makes a constitutional crisis worse, Harvard is standing up like no one else. Plus, an earthquake in San Diego and an attack on Ukraine. El Salvador's President Visits-via AP News, AP News, USA Today Columbia Student-via NY Times Attack on Ukraine -via ABC News Harvard Stands Up-via NY Times Earthquake in San Diego-via NBC7Take 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 heavy news, including escalating tariffs, escalating violence, and escalating attacks on the First Amendment and the rule of citizenship in this country. But at the end, there is a reminder that there is still so much left to fight for. Attack on Governor Shapiro's House-via AP News Tariffs-via BBC, NY Times, and CBS News Trump vs the First Amendment-via Washington Post, Politico, and NY Times Lorena Gonzalez: The Voice of the People-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

A tragic helicopter crash, a seismic shift for immigrants with temporary legal status, new questions about financial misconduct in high places - and, naturally, yet another governor launching a podcast. Helicopter Crash-via ABC News Immigration in America-via AP News, NBC News, NY Times, and NPR Buy the Dip-via AP News, AP News, Axios Podcast-via The HillTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As the tariffs roller coaster continues, the Pentagon recommends we don't do strikes in Mexico, RFK Jr doesn't know the programs he cut, SCOTUS sides with Trump, the AP wins a First Amendment fight, and hey - is that your cocaine? Ta-Riff Off-via The Hill, CNBC, Politico Pentagon Says We Shouldn't Do Drone Strikes-via AP News RFK Jr Is Still Learning­-via CBS News and NBC News SCOTUS Lets Trump Fire Federal Workers-via AP News AP Allowed at the White House-via AP News BUSTED-via ABC NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Immigration fights continue, the markets cool off, coal makes a weird comeback, and a nightclub collapse sparks international heartache. But hey, at least Madonna and Elton John are friends again. Immigration in America-via Reuters, Detroit Free Press, AP News, NY Times, and the American Immigration Council Bear Market-via CNN, Washington Post, Axios, and The Atlantic Coal is Back, I Guess?-via CBS News Nightclub Collapse-via BBC Madonna and Elton John-via NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Let's take it as easy as we can, but just two (big) stories.Tariffs-via BBC, CNN, AP News, and AxiosAlien Enemies Act-via NPR and ReutersTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Another weekend of deathly weather as another child dies from measles in Texas and the Secretary of State is revoking all South Soudances passports. All good reasons to protest - which the country did on Saturday. Severe Weather-via ABC News Another Measles Death-via AP News and Politico South Sudan Visas Revoked-via CBS News and NBC News Hands Off-via CNNTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As the world reacts to Trump's tariffs and a woman too racist for Marjorie Taylor Greene buddies up to Trump, Brown University may see a grant funding freeze, Dr. Oz is in charge of Medicare and Medicaid, Eric Adams is an Independent, and the Pentagon is investigating Pete Hegseth. Liberation Reaction Day-via ABC News, AP News, and Reuters Laura Looming-via NY Times Trump v Brown-via CNN Dr. Oz Confirmed-via Politico Eric Adams Is an Independent-via ABC7 Pentagon Investigating Hegseth-via NPRTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Wednesday was Liberation Day, and it was as bad as we predicted, but hey, at least Elon Musk is being sued. Plus, Eric Adams has had his charges dropped, the government is seeking the death penalty for Luigi, and Mke Waltz has so many group chats. Liberation Day-via NPR and CNN Musk Sued-via AP News Adam Case Dropped-via CBS News Death Penalty Sought for Luigi-via NY Times Signal Group Chats -via The GuardianTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Tuesday was Election Night in a few key races, so let's talk about them and the magic of a good Senate filibuster.Election Night-via NY Times (Wisconsin) and NY Times (Florida)Booker Filibuster-via AP NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The president wants to run for a third term, Elon Musk is trying to buy an election, the FCC is investigating companies for being too inclusive, and ICE is violating court orders to detain people for their political speech. Earthquakes-via ABC News and AP News FCC Investigating Private Companies-via NPR Elon's Election Games-via AP News Rumeysa Ozturk-via CNN and Constitution Trump's Weekend Moves-via BBC, The Guardian, and AP NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The president wants to run for a third term, Elon Musk is trying to buy an election, the FCC is investigating companies for being too inclusive, and ICE is violating court orders to detain people for their political speech. Earthquakes-via ABC News and AP News FCC Investigating Private Companies-via NPR Elon's Election Games-via AP News Rumeysa Ozturk-via CNN and Constitution Trump's Weekend Moves-via BBC, The Guardian, and AP NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As the Supreme Court issues a ruling on ghost guns and Trump unveils a controversial new plan for addressing homelessness, USAID is ending an international vaccine program, a panel has upheld a ban on deportations, and there are new developments in the Yemen group chat saga. Supreme Court Rules on Ghost Guns-via SCOTUSblog Trump v Homelessness-via CBS News US Ends International Vaccine Program-via NY Times and CDC Alien Enemies Act-via CNN Yemen Group Chat-via The Washington PostTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

This episode covers three major stories—more fallout from the Yemen group chat, a shocking admission from Trump about the planes to El Salvador, and an executive order threatening your right to a free and fair election—plus one small correction. Yemen Group Chat-via AP News Trump v Venezuela-via CBS News and The Hill Trump v Elections-via PBSTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (withlinks) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Three big stories need your focus: a shocking leak at the DOJ, another judicial attack from the Senate, and a continued assault on the right to protest. Not great!Pete Hegseth – a Dunce-via The Atlantic and TwitterMAGA v The Constitution-via The HillMahmoud Khalil and Yunseo Chung-via NY Times and AP NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Two weekend shootings lead the news, along with an attempted attack at a Tesla protest, Canada's snap elections, a possible British reconciliation, student loans, Musk didn't get the China briefing, and a dose of hope from AOC and Bernie. Weekend Shootings-via AP News and ABC News Tesla Protests-via AP News and NPR Canadian Elections-via BBC From Governor to Guv-via Newsweek and X Student Loans Switch Hands-via NPR and Politico Musk and China-via The Hill AOC/Bernie Rally-via CBS NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

As Trump works to dismantle Education and the laws of our country, and DOGE works to steal your social security number, an American who has been in Afghanistan since 2022 is now free. DOGE Goes Fishing-via AP News, The Independent, NY Times, and Washington Post Trump v Education-via AP News George Glezmann-via CBS News Venezuelans in America-via NY Times and NPRTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

We're talking updates on the Israel-Hamas war, a possible ceasefire with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the latest on Trump's anti-trans policies.Israel-Hamas War-via NPRRussia's Invasion of Ukraine-via NY TimesTrump's Transphobic Policies-via AP News, PBS, and NY TimesTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

In the first of two episodes coming out today, this episode covers a significant change in the Israel-Hamas war, a judge's ruling on Elon Musk, a call between Putin and Trump, a judge's ruling on Trump's anti-trans military policy, and hey - those astronauts are back! Israel-Hamas War-via AP News, The Independent, and NPR Elon v The Constitution-via NY Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, and MSNBC Putin and Trump-via NPR Judge Halts Trump's Anti-Trans Policy-via CNN Astronauts Land in Florida-via NASATake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

This special episode is all about the Trump administration's latest deportations.-via AP News, The Guardian, AP News, Aljazeera, VOX, NPR, The Hill, CBS News, and CNNTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The news is back and jam-packed with news of a series of storms, a deadly nightclub fire, the devolution of our relationship with Ukraine, new airstrikes in Yemen, a budget that may put Schumer's career on the line, and of course… Ted Lasso. Deadly Storms-via ABC News and Reuters Pulse Club-via BBC US vs Ukraine-via CNN and BBC Houthi Airstrikes-via CBS News US Budget-via NPR Ted Lasso-via DeadlineTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

The death penalty, federal employees, the First Amendment and the national budget all star in this episode of the news.Supreme Court + Death Penalty-via CBS NewsFederal Government-via CNN, CNN, and ReutersWho Needs a First Amendment Anyway?-via NY Times and AP NewsBudgets!-via AP News, NBC News, NY Times, The Hill, and Washington PostTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

On the third anniversary of their invasion, Trump makes his feelings on Ukraine clear, while Israeli tanks head into the West Bank, abortion clinics get to keep their buffer zone, federal employees continue on in chaos, and Guantanamo plans get put on hold. Ukraine-Russian War-via Washington Post, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and BBC Israel-Hamas War-via AP News Abortion in America-via CBS News Federal Employees-via The Guardian Guantanamo Plans on Hold-via CNNTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe tothe Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

A shooting in Pennsylvania leads a show that also includes Germany's elections, Zelensky's offer, an update on the Pope's health, and an ultimatum for federal employees. Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting-via ABC News Germany Elections-via AP News, NBC News, and The Conservation Ukraine-via BBC Pope Health Update-via NPR Federal Employees-via CBS News, People, and The HillTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe tothe Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Kash Patel and Eric Adams face no consequences, while Luis Rubiales finally does. The Pope continues his recovery, a judge upholds the power to fire federal employees, and officials investigate bus explosions in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Mexico warns the U.S. against invasion. Kash Patel-via AP News, Rolling Stone, NBC News, Senate, and NY Times Eric Adams-via NBC News Luis Rubiales Convicted-via NY Times The Pope Lives-via ABC News Judge Offers Another Win to Trump-via Washington Post, NPR, and NPR Bus Explosions in Tel Aviv-via BBC, Reuters, and ABC News Are We Invading Mexico?-via CBS NewsTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe tothe Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

On a day with yet another plane collision, Trump and Zelensky's relationship has taken a turn, the Eric Adams of it all continues, and Trump is meddling in New York City's business for some reason. Yet Another Plane Collision-via CNN Russian Into Trouble-via NPR, Washington Post, and BBC Eric Adams-via Washington Post and NY Times King of New York-via NY Times and TwitterTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterdecember. - on AmazonSubscribe tothe Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comA full transcript (with links) is available at kimmoffat.com/hwh-transcriptsAs always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere