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Tatiana Schlossberg Dies, Consumer Protection Watchdog Survives, Flu Cases Spike and more

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Dec 30, 2025
The podcast covers the tragic death of Tatiana Schlossberg at just 35 due to leukemia. Investigators are probing significant fraud allegations in Minnesota, particularly involving childcare centers. A federal judge has upheld funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, thwarting attempts to dismantle it. In a global context, ten foreign ministers are urgently addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Lastly, there's a concerning rise in flu cases and whooping cough, along with guidance on vaccinations.
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Tatiana Schlossberg's Passing

  • Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, died at 35 after announcing a terminal leukemia diagnosis in The New Yorker.
  • She is survived by her husband George Moran and their two children and was the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg.
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Federal Surge In Minnesota Tied To Viral Claims

  • The FBI and DHS surged resources into Minnesota amid fraud allegations tied to child care centers and a viral MAGA YouTuber video.
  • The operation followed ICE actions and public pressure including President Trump's comments about Somalis.
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Judge Stops Funding Cut To Consumer Watchdog

  • A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to cut funding to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau through a new Fed interpretation.
  • Judge Amy Berman Jackson has previously stopped efforts to weaken the bureau, noting ongoing legal resistance to abolishing it.
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