Price of gas is surging amidst turmoil in the Middle East. Clash in downtown Kirkland between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. KNOW IT ALL: 1) GOP candidates chime in on the emerging conflict in the Middle East. 2) Poop in the washing machine courtesy of a homeless person. 3) Wall Street Journal is reporting that Iran is involved in Hamas' attacks. 4) NY City mayor is still south of the border on a fact finding mission regarding the border crisis. // Hamas sympathizers in downtown Kirkland show support for terrorism in Israel. Sen. Cory Booker was in Israel when Hamas attacks began and Bryan rebukes him for making the incident about himself.   // Vomit cleanup fee issued in San Francisco at bottomless brunches. Rep. Pramila Jayapal issues a predictable solidarity tweet on Indigenous Peoples' Day. National Security Adviser showed his lack of foresight when he remarked last week that the Middle East is 'quieter than it has been in two decades'.