ICYMI: November 12, 2026

American hero with an American zero.

Below, you will find some of the headlines we may have missed. Feel free to share any newsworthy articles, videos, interviews, or whatever you find interesting. Just make sure they come from credible sources and not some RW cesspit, including propaganda churned out by The People’s House or their minions; unless your intent is to point out their ignorance or Orwellian garbage.

“We Love Our Vets:”

Democrats cry foul after Republicans fast-track partisan veterans bill: ‘Dirty tricks’

House Democrats are crying foul Wednesday after Republicans used a fast-track tactic to pass partisan legislation designed to increase pay for disabled and injured veterans.

Democrats opposed the GOP’s Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA), saying it would expand some veterans’ benefits by slashing others. In her daily whip notice, Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) urged House Democrats to vote no.

Updates:

Soldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medal

The soldier who admonished Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group for laughing after taking photos at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after a Veterans Day ceremony was summoned to the Pentagon on Thursday and awarded a medal.

Hegseth posted photos of him pinning the Joint Service Commendation Medal on Spc. Thomas Iglesias’ chest and shaking his hand.

The Joint Service Commendation is awarded to “members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by meritorious achievement or service while assigned to a joint military staff, activity, or agency,” according to the U.S. Army.

Min: "I read the letter from the WH counsel. I's embarrassing & laughable. And I looked this guy up, Robert Scharf or William Scharf or whatever his name is, just to see who this jackass was. Apparently, he's a Harvard law graduate. And as a fellow alum, I'm embarrassed on behalf of our alma mater"

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-11-12T15:12:54.201Z

2026 Election:

Watching this SuperCut of networks calling the Mississippi Senate race for Scott Colom the Democrat is SOOOOOOOOOO satisfying.#BlueTsunami2026

— Grant Stern (@grantstern.bsky.social) 2026-11-12T00:26:52.890Z

Fact Check: MAGAt Misinformation:

The Worst People in the World-Crazy AF:

Mike Lindell says he's using AI to uncover election irregularities and adds that "in Minnesota there's gonna be a lot of stuff coming out"(I'm sure that evidence will drop right after Lindell proves that the 2020 election was stolen … )

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-11-12T17:31:57.171Z

The Worst and Most Corrupt President Ever:

He had a very busy morning ranting about HUGE CARAVANS coming from Mexico, Blue State CORRUPTION and Democrats CHEATING in the Midterms.Narcissistic collapse is a beautiful thing – for the victims of the narcissist. I hope he fully realizes how hopeless his situation is and that it gnaws at him.

— Dutchy Patrick (@dutchiepatrick.bsky.social) 2026-11-12T18:16:56.281Z

Craven Assholes:

Min: "I read the letter from the WH counsel. I's embarrassing & laughable. And I looked this guy up, Robert Scharf or William Scharf or whatever his name is, just to see who this jackass was. Apparently, he's a Harvard law graduate. And as a fellow alum, I'm embarrassed on behalf of our alma mater"

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-11-12T15:12:54.201Z

BENNY JOHNSON: Does the military and go and remove Ilhan Omar from Congress?TOM EMMER: Yes! Yes! She is no longer allowed on the House floor

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-11-12T17:14:32.889Z

BENNY JOHNSON: Would you be in favor of a burka ban here in America, or at least in Minnesota?TOM EMMER: There should be no burkas. There should be nothing like that allowed. It's pure stupidity to say 'this is what they believe.' Really? Over 80% of this population is on welfare programs.

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-11-12T17:12:11.916Z
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