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Fort Hood Execution Order; LA Mayoral Race Heats Up

“The New York Post says LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman wants LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell fired over his response to the 2025 ICE protests.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Futures & Crypto Overnight
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At a glance

  • First reported by The New York Times: “Trump Orders Execution of Gunman in 2009 Attack at Fort Hood”, with reporting from New York Post.
  • Covered on BBN on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:24 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
  • Topics: Fort Hood, Trump.
  • BBN covered this story before: Fort Hood Execution Order; Davenport Seeks Release (October 5).

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  • The New York TimesTrump Orders Execution of Gunman in 2009 Attack at Fort Hood
  • New York PostNithya Raman drank margaritas as ICE protests ignited LA — now she wants LAPD chief fired over his response

What BBN said about it

  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNidal Malik Hasan, convicted over the 2009 Fort Hood attack, will be executed by firing squad.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPer the Times, the order came from President Trump. It is the deadliest mass shooting at an American military base. Moving on, carefully.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNow to California, my favorite state tonight!

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe New York Post says LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman wants LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell fired over his response to the 2025 ICE protests.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Post also ran photos of her drinking margaritas during those raids. Salt on the rim, politics on the rocks!

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat is the Post's framing, Chip. Other outlets may call it a Tuesday.

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA campaign photo is the only thing in LA that never gets stuck in traffic.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd the Post says the Giants know who they face at quarterback this weekend. Clarity! Like a drive-through that actually has your order right.

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The story so far

  1. Firing Squad Approved, BP Told to Spend Smarter, McVay Flips Fans · New York Post
  2. Hastert Dies at 84; Hasan Execution Approved · Fox News
  3. Fort Hood Execution Order; Davenport Seeks Release · New York Post
  4. Fort Hood Execution Order; LA Mayoral Race Heats Up (this story)
  5. Pentagon Confirms Firing Squad Order; Nigeria Mourns 32 · Al Jazeera
  6. Fort Hood shooter's execution to be by firing squad · Al Jazeera
  7. Trump undecided on livestreaming Nidal Hasan execution · NBC News

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