This week’s episode dives into a whirlwind of political drama, strange headlines, and high-stakes diplomacy:
- Texas Democrats flee the state to block a Trump-backed redistricting plan — and the FBI gets pulled into the chase.
- Trump announces an August 15th Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire.
- The President calls for an off-schedule Census, excluding undocumented immigrants.
- HHS Secretary RFK Jr. cancels $500 million in mRNA vaccine grants.
- A double-tariff “oops” on Japan leads to refunds and red faces in Washington.
- VP JD Vance gets the Army Corps of Engineers to adjust river flows for a kayak trip.
- Trump’s $200 million golden ballroom plan for the White House sparks scrutiny.
- The U.S. offers $50 million for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
- NASA ordered to shut down key climate-tracking satellites.
- Trump strolls around the White House roof, fueling social media speculation.
- Apple CEO Tim Cook gifts Trump a gold-based glass piece amid tariff carve-out talks.
- Former Superman actor Dean Cain joins ICE after the age limit is dropped.
- Trump reacts to the assault of “Big Balls” Coristine, reigniting debate over juvenile justice in D.C.
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