AoSHQ The Morning Report
October 21, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Kruiser's Morning Brief
Stephen Kruiser
The Morning Briefing
October 21, 2026
Top of the News
The Detroit News was considered the more conservative of the two papers, but the definition has changed, as have the parties.In Other News
The Detroit News always endorsed Republicans in presidential elections, but abruptly stopped in 2016 when it decided to back Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. The paper also chose not to back Donald Trump in 2020 or 2024, so you'll understand if I don't find the paper to be truly dedicated to "our cause."
That said, the Detroit News has somewhat shockingly — and gloriously — thrown Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to the wolves by suggesting Democrats leave the circle next to El-Sayed's name blank. In other words, don't vote for him.
Send In The Saints! - Diogenes Middle Finger News Service
Flotsam and Jetsam - Is France Done For? - A View from the Beach
Federal Judge Suspended After Panel Found Her Unfit for Duty - IOTW Report
They seem to have Ilhan Omar’s DNA … - The New Neo
Trump program aims at neutralizing energy volatility for farmers starting with diesel fuel costs - Just the News
Trump Weighs Next Move Against Iran: ‘The Nice Way or the Not Nice Way’ - Briebart News
Cupertino - Evi. L Bloggerlady
North Carolina Cops Used Flock Cameras to Target Black Drivers - 357 Magnum
A Doctor's Signature Can Destroy Someone's Gun Rights Indefinitely in Pennsylvania - Bearing Arms
Quick Hits Of Wisdom, Knowledge And Snark - 90 Miles From Tyranny
No Canada-U.S. trade deal expected before American midterm elections: sources - Blazingcatfur
Undercover Video Throws Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Campaign Into Chaos - Bongino Report
Harmeet Dhillon Opens Probe Into D.C. Jails Accused of Abusing J6 Prisoners’ Rights - Bongino Report
'Immediately cease': China sends its navy after U.S. warship as separate maritime standoff erupts near Taiwan - World Net Daily via ANCIPIENT NEWS
No Kings? How ironic that Democrat policies are all about taking away our freedoms - American Thinker
WHIRLED NEWS TONIGHT: ABC is Selective About ICE Arrests it Reports - mrcNewsBusters
Report: Debanking of Conservatives Was Driven by the KKK-Funding Race Grift Organization the SPLC - AoSHQ
The Mailbox: 10.19.26 - The Other McCain
‘Not satisfied:’ Boston mayor, superintendent defend MCAS results as critics condemn ‘failing’ strategy - Bongino Report
Warmists Just Can’t Let Go Of Climate Scam Film “Digger” - The Pirates Cove
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Kruiser's Morning Brief
Stephen Kruiser
The Morning Briefing
October 20, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Massachusetts State Ballot Questions
Massachusetts voters will decide on nine ballot questions during the upcoming midterm elections.
The questions cover topics such as public records, election laws, state revenue, and housing.
Proposals also include changes to collective bargaining rights, marijuana sales, and firearm restrictions.
Question 9 outlined in this post
Question 9: Firearms restrictions
The questions cover topics such as public records, election laws, state revenue, and housing.
Proposals also include changes to collective bargaining rights, marijuana sales, and firearm restrictions.
Question 9 outlined in this post
Question 9: Firearms restrictions
A "yes" vote would uphold Chapter 135 (House Bill 4885), which enacted several changes to the state's firearm regulations:
- developing an electronic registration system to track firearm ownership;
- prohibiting assault-style firearms (as defined in law);
- requiring safety certificates to obtain firearm permits;
- mandating serial numbers for firearms;
- allowing school administrators and licensed healthcare providers to request that a court issue an Extreme Risk Protection Order; and
- permitting courts to order firearm surrender when issuing Harassment Prevention Orders.
A "no" vote would repeal House Bill 4885, which enacted several changes to the state's firearm regulations.
Massachusetts State Ballot Questions
Massachusetts voters will decide on nine ballot questions during the upcoming midterm elections.
The questions cover topics such as public records, election laws, state revenue, and housing.
Proposals also include changes to collective bargaining rights, marijuana sales, and firearm restrictions.
Question's 7-8 outlined in this post
Question 7: Single family homes
Question 8: Prohibiting retail sale of recreational marijuana
The questions cover topics such as public records, election laws, state revenue, and housing.
Proposals also include changes to collective bargaining rights, marijuana sales, and firearm restrictions.
Question's 7-8 outlined in this post
This law aims to legalize starter homes, or single family homes and standardizing the limit of the lot size they are constructed in to at least 5,000 square feet, or 0.1 acres. Proponents of the law say the yes vote will make more affordable housing options available for young families and seniors during a time when the state and country at large deals with a housing crisis.
The argument against this states that local municipalities should be able to set these limits instead of a one-size fits all rule for the state.
- Boston Exemption: Boston is exempt because it is governed by its own unique municipal zoning rules and does not fall under Chapter 40A (the state Zoning Act that Question 7 amends).
- Minimum Lot Size: The measure requires municipalities to allow single-family homes on residentially zoned lots that are at least 5,000 square feet.
- Street Frontage & Utilities: Affected lots must have at least 50 feet of frontage on a street or public way and direct access to public water and sewer services (it does not apply to properties using private wells or septic tanks).
- Local Controls Retained: Cities and towns still keep the authority to regulate non-lot-size aspects such as building height, setbacks, bulk, parking requirements, open space, and short-term rental restrictions.
A "yes" vote would standardize lot size, while a "no" vote will leave the state's policies unchanged.
This question would backtrack on Massachusetts’s recent trend of increasingly legalizing marijuana by instead repealing provisions in the current law that allow for the drug to be sold commercially in the state.
This law will reduce the limit of recreational marijuana adults can possess in the state to 1 ounce, with penalties and seizures associated with higher amounts. Higher restrictions and penalties will apply to minors below the age of 18.
A "yes" vote would prohibit the sale of recreational marijuana. A "no" vote will keep existing laws in place.
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