I’ve got all the stories you’ll need for your rush-hour ride to work—and we’re starting with Candace Owens, who is absolutely breaking the internet. She’s taking matters into her own hands, investigating Charlie Kirk’s murder, and now, she’s bringing Egyptian planes into the mix. If that sounds wild, stick with me—we’ll break down the most shocking moments from her show last night.

Candace isn’t waiting for the government. She calls it Operation Mocking Plane, and she’s sharing new intel discovered by a “mommy sleuth” tying Egyptian military aircraft not just to Charlie, but to Erica Kirk, his wife. According to Candace, these planes were tracking Erica across multiple states—and the timing raises questions about the day Charlie was killed.

On the day of Charlie’s assassination, the plane’s transponder was off for a short time, then turned back on just minutes after the shooting. Was it innocent maintenance, as some claim? Or something more, like encrypted communications? Candace isn’t drawing conclusions—she’s sharing the data and letting the public decide.

And get this: between 2022 and September 2025, there were 73 confirmed overlaps between Erica’s known locations and the flight paths of these aircraft. Some of those flights even included Charlie. Candace’s team has mapped this meticulously, sparking debate and, unsurprisingly, backlash. Critics accuse her of exploiting Charlie’s death, but Candace is simply asking questions that others seem unwilling to address.

Meanwhile, Turning Point USA has largely stayed silent, allowing Candace to take the heat while questions about the planes, timing, and possible connections continue to swirl. According to Candace, she’s even been warned her life—and Tucker Carlson’s—could be at risk, though she hasn’t been told by whom.

Switching gears—but staying in the conspiracy lane—we have the Epstein files. President Trump recently reversed course, now urging the release of documents that have been locked away for years. While some political figures call this a hoax, Trump insists transparency is essential and is putting pressure on the Justice Department. The public wants answers, and as always, the politics around disclosure are messy and complicated.

Finally, a quick note on ongoing legal coverage: in the Justice for Clayton case, Laura Owens’ hearing is today, and 12 News will have cameras in the courtroom. We’ll bring you updates as soon as they’re available.

This is a whirlwind morning, folks. Candace Owens, Egyptian planes, the Epstein files, political maneuvering, and courtroom drama—all in a single Tuesday. We’ll keep following these stories as they develop, bringing you clarity in a sea of chaos.

I’m Dave, and this is The Rush. Stay tuned for more updates this afternoon!