We unpack week six of the shutdown, who is blocking a deal, and how it’s hitting families, flyers, and the force. Then we break down New York City’s election turn, media framing of Trump’s 60 Minutes interview, cartel crackdowns, stopping genocide in Africa, Cheney’s legacy, and a major climate pivot.
• same-day taping to cover rapid shifts
• Democrats blocking reopen votes and negotiations
• WIC, SNAP, military pay at risk as reserves dry up
• FAA-driven airline cutbacks and holiday pressure
• Obama’s past shutdown stance contrasted with today
• Virginia AG controversy and standards for office
• youth female vote shaping blue-state outcomes
• NYC’s hard-left turn and likely business exodus
• editing and context in Trump’s 60 Minutes segment
• cartel boat strikes and proposed cross-border ops
• moral case to stop genocide in Nigeria
• Cheney’s mixed legacy and party break
• climate narrative pivot and investment pullbacks
Book three, Terry Davis series, my third novel, drops next Tuesday on Veterans Day. Look for Rebellous on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. From me, as always, keep moving, keep shooting.
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Elsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels.

Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more th...