On Tuesday night, a shooting occurred on the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in multiple people being shot. The Baltimore Police Department declared an active shooter situation and asked everyone to shelter in place, but later announced on social media that the incident was no longer considered an active shooting. The BPD is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them, while the university has yet to release a statement.
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Laphonza Butler has been appointed to the U.S. Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, making her the first out Black LGBTQ+ U.S. senator. She is the president of EMILYs List, a Democratic group dedicated to electing women who support abortion rights, and is ready to serve. Her appointment is a testament to the progress that can be made when women are given the opportunity to lead, and will continue the legacy of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has made significant changes to its disinformation and election integrity team, including the head of the team, Aaron Rodericks. At least four people have been let go, and the move has been met with criticism from those who argue that the platform should be doing more to protect against foreign interference and misinformation. It remains to be seen how the changes will affect X’s ability to combat disinformation and protect election integrity.
Fox News has announced that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will participate in a "red state vs. blue state" debate on the network moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity on Nov. 30. DeSantis has expressed enthusiasm for the debate, while Newsom's spokesperson has said they will participate provided there is no "circus" atmosphere. This will be the first time the two governors face off in a debate, and viewers can expect an informative and entertaining event.
Representative Andy Kim has announced his intention to challenge Senator Bob Menendez in the upcoming election, the first major intraparty challenger since Menendez was indicted on bribery charges in 2018. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has stated that he has no interest in running for the seat. The outcome of the election could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Senate.
Grammy Award-winning singer Usher is set to headline the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in February 2021. Reality star Kim Kardashian broke the news in a sketch featuring Usher's "Confessions, Pt. II" music video, with Usher expressing his excitement for the opportunity. Fans of Usher are sure to be excited for the performance, which is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) has announced his plans to challenge Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) for his Senate seat in the upcoming election, after Menendez was charged with bribery in a recent indictment. Kim, joined by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Democratic state committee chairman LeRoy J. Jones Jr., has called for Menendez to step down, saying "We cannot jeopardize the Senate or compromise our integrity." The election for the New Jersey Senate seat will take place in November 2020, and it is unclear if Menendez will seek re-election.
Project Veritas, a right-wing video operation known for its heavily edited clips, has suspended operations and laid off its remaining "journalists" due to financial difficulties. CEO Hannah Giles said the layoffs and pause in fundraising were due to "various events and circumstances," including a lawsuit filed against founder James O'Keefe in May. It is unclear when Project Veritas will resume operations.