The 7 Trump’s flag-burning order; Epstein files subpoena; screwworm case; AI school; and more
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Aug 26, 2025 Dive into President Trump's bold strategies, including his controversial law enforcement orders on flag burning. The podcast unpacks the complexities of this First Amendment issue while exploring the ongoing investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Discover the shocking threats posed by the New World Screwworm to the beef industry and hear about the innovative AI-driven Alpha School in Virginia, which aims to personalize education. The discussion also sheds light on the risks facing journalists in Gaza amid rising conflicts.
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Unprecedented Push To Oust A Fed Governor
- President Trump publicly moved to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing alleged mortgage fraud and claiming authority to fire governors for cause.
- Removing Cook could give Trump a Fed majority favoring interest-rate cuts, signaling unprecedented White House pressure on central-bank independence.
Flag-Burning Order Seeks Supreme Court Test
- Trump signed an executive order urging prosecution of people who desecrate the U.S. flag and asked the attorney general to find a test case to challenge flag-burning protections.
- The 1989 Supreme Court ruling protects flag burning as free speech, but a more conservative court could reconsider that precedent.
Subpoena Targets Epstein Estate Records
- The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein's estate for materials including a purported birthday book linked to high-profile contacts.
- Expect investigators to review documents that could clarify who communicated with Epstein and why previous claims about client lists conflicted.