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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 New s Tak e the pledge t o be a voter a t raisingv oters.org/ beavot er dece mber. - on A maz on Subs cr ibe to t he Substa ck: ki mmo ffa t.substack .com Al l ep is odes can b e...

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 , a nd The Hil l New York Chimney Falls -via ABC News Jane Go odall - via The Guardian Take the pledge t o be a voter a t raisingv oters.org/ beavot er dece mber. - on A maz on Subs cr ibe...

The government shutdown is here, and so is Trump’s most chilling speech of his second term. Money Please -via NY Times Tru mp and Hegseth Address the Troops -via MSNBC, The Hi ll, The Hill , and The Slate Take the p ledge to be a voter a t raisingv oters.org/ beavote r dece mber . - on A maz on S ubs cribe to t he Substa ck: ki mmoff at.su b st ac k.com Al l episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com...

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...

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 P...

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 Post Take the pledg...

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 News Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.or...

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 Guardian Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter december. - o n Amazon Subscribe...

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 Hill Trump Ties Tylenol to Autism -via AP News Government Shutdown Looms (Repeat) -via CBS News Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter december. - o n Ama...

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” ( 😉 ) Speech -via AP News and NY Times Texas A&M Pre...

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/beavoter december. - o n Amazon Subscribe to th e Substa ck: kimmoffat .su bst ack.com Al l episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenews As always, you can find me on Instagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat and...

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 Reuters Take the pledge to be a voter at raisin...

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 , CB...

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...

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 Mem...

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...

The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk leads a day of news that also includes another school shooting. Denver College Shooting - NY Times Ch arlie Kirk -via CNN Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter december. - o n Amazon Subscribe to th e Substa ck: kimmoffat .su bst ack.com Al l episodes can be found at: kimmoffat.com/thenews As always, you can find me on Instagram/Twit...

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 ,...

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/beavoter december. - on Amazon Subscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.subst...

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 -vi...

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 W...

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...

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 An...

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  ...

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 News Trump Reviewing Visas -via AP News Trump’s Suit Tossed Out -via Axios SOCUS Allows NIH Grant Freeze -via CNN...