Episode 1706
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Today, Texas State Representative Nicole Collier has been locked inside the state house by Republicans; California Republicans have petitioned the state Supreme Court to stop redistricting effort; Donald called Vladimir Putin in the middle of the Zelensky summit; doctors attempting to inspect ICE holding cells at 26 Federal Plaza have been denied entry; the Texas measles outbreak is over according to Texas health officials; the Trump administration has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former government officials; Bill Barr didn’t clear Trump of wrongdoing in a behind closed doors deposition with House Oversight; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Texas Democrat says she's locked inside state Capitol after refusing mandatory DPS escort | CBS News
Doctors attempting to see ICE holding facility at 26 Federal Plaza are rejected | CBS New York
The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Over, Officials Say | The New York Times
Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 former intelligence officials | POLITICO
Elise Stefanik Drowned Out by Furious Protesters: ‘Shame!’ | The Daily Beast
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