The NewsWorthy Security Clearances Pulled, Kids’ Vaccine Debate & Labubu Breaks Records - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Aug 20, 2025 Controversy stirs as the Trump administration revokes security clearances, raising concerns about dissent within national security. The latest COVID vaccine guidelines create a rift between pediatricians and health officials. A viral toy, Labubu, celebrates a major milestone, captivating kids everywhere. Meanwhile, Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna prompts worries about local news coverage, and a new phenomenon called 'job hugging' reveals how economic concerns influence employee loyalty. Tune in for these updates and more!
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Clearances Pulled Deep Into National Security
- Revoking security clearances reached deep into the national security community and targets officials tied to 2016 Russia probes and impeachment support.
- Critics warn this could chill dissent and narrow the range of perspectives in national security work.
Planning Ukraine's Postwar Security
- U.S. and European planners are already discussing post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, including command arrangements for foreign forces on Ukrainian soil.
- Russia rejects international forces, making a binding peace deal and credible deterrence much harder to achieve.
National Guard Deployed To D.C. Amid Scrutiny
- Six Republican-led states have sent nearly 2,000 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., under the administration's declared crime emergency.
- Questions arose about troop placement, motives, and whether the city's crime data was accurate, triggering a federal probe.