Here's What's Happening

At least 68 people are reported dead after a devastating train collision in Spain, Trump calls for the prosecution of Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola over an alleged campaign tactic, and America remembers labor and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, whose lifetime of organizing helped change the country. Spain Train Crash -via ABC News Trump v Alaska -via AP News Dolores Huerta -via NPR Take t...

Israel votes in its first election since October 7, the Bolsonaro family receives U.S. visas after Brazil's election, Alex Pretti's parents demand answers about their son's killing by federal agents, and a new congressional Democratic report details disturbing allegations of sexual assault involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Israeli Elections -via ABC News Bolsonaros Get US Visas -via AP N...

A convicted murderer escapes a Tennessee prison, the DOJ comes after James Comey again, Brazil rejects another Bolsonaro, and Trump profits from soaring oil prices while losing a fight over California ballots, all with just seven days until Election Day. Convict on the Run -via ABC News Comey Charged Again -via Axios and NPR Brazil’s Election Results -via Reuters 7 Days -via CBS News, AP News , AB...

Twelve people are injured in a shooting near Florida A&M, a deadly bus crash devastates families in Kenya, María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela, Serbia votes out its strongman, and the Trump administration challenges election processes in Alaska and California with just eight days until the midterms. A&M Shooting -via NBC News Kenyan Bus Accident -via NBC News María Corina Machado -vi...

The Supreme Court delivers two very different voting-rights and civil-rights decisions, a Virginia Democrat faces marijuana trafficking charges, Trump is ordered to testify in his BBC lawsuit, and the Ohio governor’s race gets downright ugly with just 11 days until Election Day. SCOTUS Keeps Trump Pause -via NPR State Sen. Lucas -via ABC News Corey Lewandowski -via CBS News Trump v BBC -via AP New...

Election Day is almost here, and the most important thing left to do is simple: vote. Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.com All episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenews As always, you can find me on Instagram / Twitter / Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Two universities face sexual assault allegations, Jalen Hurts' medical care raises serious questions, Christina Applegate reveals a misdiagnosis, and Trump ramps up his efforts to influence the midterms. We Are Jane Doe -via WBEZ and NBC News Eagles Hurt Hurts -via AP News Christina Applegate’s Misdiagnosis -via People Trump v Elections -via CBS News , CNN , AP News , The Hill , NY Times , and The...

From alleged pay-to-play corruption and another American hospitalized after an ICE encounter to Trump's claims of rampant voter fraud, today's news is a reminder that voter turnout is exactly what this administration fears. Update: France -via AP News Pay to Cheat -via Axios Another Hospitalized via ICE -via NY Times Voters Arrested -via AP News New America -via The Hill Take the pledge to be a vo...

From deadly incidents in Kansas and Canada to California wildfires, international unrest, and nine million Americans taking to the streets for No Kings, today's news ends with a reminder that democracy depends on showing up at the ballot box. Deadly Soccer Match -via NBC News Canadian Military Base -via ABC News Air Force Death -via CBS News California Wildfires -via ABC News Trump’s International...

A deadly elementary school shooting in Oregon leaves three children dead, while Matt Gaetz faces new allegations of sex trafficking in a federal lawsuit. Bend Oregon Shooting -via CBS News Matt Gaetz -via Politico Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.com All episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenews As a...

Trump's administration faces questions over its support for Ukraine, the DOJ investigates Ilhan Omar and threatens California over alleged noncitizen voting, and Kelly Clarkson gets into a very expensive feud over a wooden bird. Update: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine -via CBS News , Telegraph , and Axios Rep. Ilhan Omar -via NBC News DOJ Threatens California -via AP News Kelly and the Bird -via NBC...

Two deadly Pennsylvania shootings, another ICE shooting in New York, escalating tensions in the Middle East, Cornell's fraternity controversy, and Selma Blair's arrest. Shooting in Erie -via AP News Shooting in Philly -via NY Times and Gun Violence.org ICE Shooting -via PBS Update: Middle East -via CBS News and NPR Cornell Bans Frat Parties -via NY Times Selma Blair - CNN Take the pledge to be a v...

I know the show has been a little inconsistent lately. Here's my small explanation and very big apology. Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.com All episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenews As always, you can find me on Instagram / Twitter / Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

One episode, one message: know what’s on your ballot and make your own plan for Election Day. Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.com All episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenews As always, you can find me on Instagram / Twitter / Bluesky @kimmoffat and TikTok @kimmoffatishere

Passengers stop an attempted plane crash, Tennessee moves toward a historic execution, the Paramount-WB merger advances, and Jack Smith faces another round of scrutiny. Dubai Air -via Reuters Tennessee Execution -via NBC News Paramount/WB Merger -via NBC News Blackburn Sues Smith -via NY Times and PBS News Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to...

The Supreme Court allows third-country deportations to resume as immigration arrests rise and questions continue about U.S. citizens caught up in enforcement. -via NBC News , ProPublica , and The Guardian Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.com All episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenews As always, yo...

A Cornell sexual assault case is reopened as questions grow about how the allegations were handled and the Trump administration changes federal Title IX protections. -via NY Times , Cornell Sun , ABC News , and NPR Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.com All episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenews As...

Three people are killed in a Detroit shooting, and the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration’s expanded voter-citizenship system to operate ahead of the midterms. Shooting in Detroit -via ABC 7 Detroit Trump v Voting -via NPR , Brennan Center Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.com All episodes can be...

Hurricane Polo becomes a Category 5, a grand jury declines charges in Nolan Wells’ death, Trump threatens Iran at the U.N., and 760,000 ACA enrollees face removal or additional screening. Hurricane Polo -via CNN Turkish School Shooting -via AP News Update: Nolan Wells -via NBC News Trump + UN -via CBS News and NY Times Vance Kicks 760k off ACA -via AP News and NY Times Take the pledge to be a vote...

A helicopter crashes fighting a Yosemite wildfire, new details emerge about an ICE shooting, the Paramount-WB merger clears a major hurdle, and Trump’s press ban heads to court. Yosemite Helicopter Crash -via ABC News Update: ICE Shooting -via AP News and The Guardian Flights Delayed -via AP News Paramount Merger Takes Next Step -via Deadline Trump Says He’ll Lose -via The Hill and The Guardian Ta...

An ICE agent shoots a man in Austin, the White House bans reporters from three outlets, and California’s antitrust fight over the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger continues. ICE Agent Shoots Man -via PBS News White House Bans Press -via The Hill and NBC News WB/Paramount Merger -via CNN Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffa...

U.N. experts examine the deadly U.S. strike in Iran, Russia continues attacking Ukraine, Canada explores closer ties with Europe, and the Kennedy Center faces a new demolition fight. Update: Iran -via CBS News and NPR Update: Russia -via AP News Canadianland -via CBS News and Politico Kennedy Center -via NY Times and The Hill Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on...

Ed Sheeran drops Macklemore after his pro-Palestinian statements, an NBC4 helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, the Fed raises rates, and the House leaves Washington until after the election. Eddy Ed Ed… - via AP News NBC News 4 - via NBC News Fed Raise Rates - via The Guardian Full Empty House - via NBC News and NPR Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subs...

The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s attempt to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms—and the election is moving forward. Your reward? An episode all about voting (I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Please don’t unsubscribe.) -via Washington Post Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.com All episodes can be found at: kimm...

The EPA rolls back power-plant emissions rules, Washington debates AI safeguards, a Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations, and ICE arrests surge. EPA Eliminates Breathing -via AP News AI is NG -via NY Times and NBC News Russia Funds Trump’s Wedding -via The Guardian Alligator Alcatraz -via CNN and Reuters Mississippi Man Pleads Not Guilty -via AP News and Capitol B Kennedy...