Topic: Fast Money

An alternative theory is proposed suggesting Stephen Paddock was an illegal weapons dealer rather than a lone wolf mass murderer. The high-end weapons, stacks of ammunition, and Tannerite found in his car are framed as inventory for a "showcase" deal in his hotel suite. This theory posits that the shooting may have been a botched transaction involving ISIS representatives or a "Fast and Furious" style government sting operation, explaining the lack of a traditional suicide recording.

An executive from Marriott International appears on CNBC's "Fast Money" and states that the hotel would rather leave a room empty than offer a discount to a walk-in customer. The executive uses the term "training the customer" to describe the policy of discouraging last-minute bargaining. The hosts find the terminology offensive and encourage a boycott of the chain.

A New York Times report reveals that the DEA has been laundering millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartels as part of undercover operations. The agency claims this is distinct from the "Fast and Furious" gun-running scandal because money laundering does not kill people. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to testify before Congress regarding these operations on December 8th.