https://www.objectivist.co Objective reporting for the educated American. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:04:22+0000 en-us hourly 1 https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/new-minnesota-ice-detention-facility-opens-after-stunning-496-million-federal-purchase-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264485 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Talk Red A long vacant 1,600 bed prison has begun receiving ICE detainees after a $495.6 million federal purchase, drawing scrutiny because Minnesota declined a $75 million offer for the same property just one year earlier. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/doj-blasts-blumenthal-ballroom-probe-as-intimidation-of-trump-supporters-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264487 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Talk Red DOJ officials are challenging Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s investigation of private White House ballroom donors, accusing him of threatening Americans’ association rights while demanding that he preserve records tied to the Senate inquiry. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/massive-brooklyn-building-collapse-leaves-at-least-2-dead-17-injured-as-fdny-scours-rubble-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264479 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Talk Red At least two people died and 17 were injured after a Brooklyn apartment building collapsed into a construction site, launching a dangerous search for missing victims as officials warned the rescue operation could continue for days. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/democrats-doctored-epstein-evidence-in-desperate-trump-smear-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264477 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Talk Red James Comer says Oversight Democrats manipulated releases and redactions after witnesses and documents failed to implicate Trump in Epstein related crimes, with only 19 of 95,000 estate photographs and three emails from more than 20,000 pages selectively disclosed. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/report-exposes-gavin-newsoms-wine-fortune-built-on-illegal-migrant-labor-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264481 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 RVM News A City Journal investigation links Newsom’s continuing winery stake to a contractor accused of employing illegal labor, while industry sources estimate that about 80% of California vineyard workers are illegal aliens. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/report-stephen-miller-loosens-white-house-grip-and-unleashes-trump-cabinet-messaging/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264483 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 RVM News Stephen Miller’s restructuring would give Trump Cabinet officials greater authority over their departments’ messaging, rename the Cabinet Secretary role, clarify policy responsibilities, and reduce the centralized communications controls associated with former Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/kennedy-torches-anyone-calling-the-2026-midterms-normal-congratulations-youre-stupid-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264473 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 RVM News Senator John Kennedy says the 2026 midterms were anything but normal, pointing to a 13% swing as Democrats seized both chambers while separate analyses raised questions about unusual patterns and reported election irregularities. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/jeffries-leaves-door-wide-open-to-musk-probe-as-democrats-seize-congressional-power-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264475 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 RVM News Democrats are preparing an aggressive oversight agenda after retaking Congress, with Elon Musk and DOGE emerging as potential targets while Hakeem Jeffries pursues the House speakership and defers investigative decisions to Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/mcdonalds-fans-go-wild-as-beloved-holiday-item-returns/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264469 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 LifeZette Staff McDonald’s has revived its cult favorite Holiday Pie at select locations, sending fans to the company’s app in search of the custard filled dessert already confirmed in six cities. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/suspect-takes-bizarre-ocean-refuge-as-waves-crash-and-police-move-in-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264471 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 LifeZette Staff Leonardo Silvestre Castro allegedly spent four hours inside an ocean drainage culvert as police, firefighters and rescue swimmers waited nearby. Officers eventually removed him before noon, and he now faces suspicion of several misdemeanors and a felony. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/christie-brinkley-spills-how-she-discovered-brooks-nader-and-shares-her-top-model-secrets/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264465 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Bored Trash Panda Christie Brinkley says she selected Brooks Nader at a 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit casting call, then offered the rising star simple rules about punctuality, positivity, professionalism and teamwork as Nader expanded her modeling and television career. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/dana-whites-power-spank-parody-erupts-into-a-fierce-legal-showdown-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264467 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Bored Trash Panda Lingerie Fighting Championship is refusing to drop its “Power Spank” parody after receiving a cease and desist letter from Power Slap, with CEO Shaun Donnelly vowing to defend the concept and criticizing the original competition’s injury risks. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/idaho-isis-wannabe-hammered-with-18-years-for-church-massacre-plot/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264461 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 LifeZette Staff Alexander Scott Mercurio received 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to supporting the Islamic State group and plotting an armed attack against churches in Coeur d’Alene before the FBI stopped him. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/dave-grohl-turns-wild-mentos-dare-into-backstage-glory-for-foo-fighters-fan-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264463 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Bored Trash Panda A Sydney fan’s wild Mentos challenge earned him a beer, a place near the stage and a backstage invitation from Dave Grohl before the Foo Fighters frontman delivered an emotional tribute to Todd Russell. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/hollywood-stars-son-arrested-after-deadly-alaska-hit-and-run-during-food-delivery/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264459 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Bored Trash Panda Jack Sabàto, son of Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Virginia Madsen, faces two charges after police allege he struck and killed a pedestrian in Anchorage, left the scene and later contacted officers about the damaged SUV. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/pilot-dazzles-nasa-crowd-with-astonishing-jet-suit-flight-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264453 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 LifeZette Staff Gravity Industries founder Richard Browning stunned spectators at NASA’s MAX POWER tech expo by flying vertically with mini gas turbines mounted on his arms and legs, showcasing technology he has developed since building successful prototypes in 2016. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/wizard-nutjob-goes-berserk-at-tpusa-event-on-texas-campus-watch/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264451 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 LifeZette Staff An unidentified man wearing a cape and wizard style hat tore down an American flag and attacked three people at a Turning Point USA event before being restrained, cuffed and charged with criminal trespassing. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/ohio-circle-k-worker-fired-for-fighting-off-masked-robbers-who-rammed-store/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264443 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 LifeZette Staff Kendrick Watson says Circle K fired him after he discharged seven shots as four masked men rushed the Stow store. Police returned his gun and said he would not face charges, while one suspect was arrested. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/raiders-turn-to-fernando-mendoza-as-starting-qb-after-kirk-cousins-trade/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264439 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Air It Out Bro Fernando Mendoza will make his first career start against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks after his practice performance prompted the Raiders to trade veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings. https://www.objectivist.co/2026/11/georgia-takes-cfps-no-1-spot-as-utah-alabama-and-ucla-follow/ https://www.objectivist.co/?p=264441 2026-11-12T9:12:13+00:00 Air It Out Bro Georgia rose to No. 1 in the updated CFP rankings, while Utah, Alabama and UCLA completed the top four. Notre Dame climbed to No. 5 after its 31-24 victory over Miami, which fell to No. 7.