Friday, August 29th, 2025
Today, mayors of blue cities are assembling a united front against the Trump regime; late Wednesday there was a showdown at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the director refuses to leave her post amid pressure from the President; Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump government over his unlawful attempt to fire her; ICE deportation flights hit record highs as airlines paint over their logos to hide their participation; the MAGA Republican running against Jon Ossoff was caught on a hot mic saying Trump is in the Epstein files; Sandwich Guy’s charges have been reduced to a misdemeanor; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.
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Stories
Trump Live Updates: CDC Director Leaves Abruptly | The New York Times
ICE deportation flights hit record highs as airlines hide plane details | AP News
After Threats, Mayors of Blue Cities Seek United Front Against Trump | The New York Times
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempted ouster | ABC News
Washington Examiner: Republican Mike Collins Caught on Hot Mic Saying Trump is ‘in’ the Epstein Files | georgiademocrat.org
Good Trouble
Corporate media is not covering the protests and their skewed coverage benefits only Big Orange. His message is not the only message. We can threaten to pull viewership and not support sponsors who support incomplete coverage. We can go to independent sources if they are going to bow to Big Orange, let them know that.
Here are the big three email links:
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NBC: contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com
ABC: ABC News App
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