Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Today, Donald Trump has signed an executive order making flag burning illegal with a mandatory minimum of one year in prison; the general who led the assessment that Trump’s bombing of Iran didn’t destroy anything has been fired; Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir before she died and it will be posthumously released; Trump and Netanyahu are moving forward with an all out assault on Gaza; Judge Xinis has blocked the government from moving Kilmar Abrego for now; Nancy Mace canceled a speech after just 8 people showed up; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Stories
Judge temporarily bars Kilmar Abrego García’s deportation to Uganda | The Washington Post
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out | AP News
Following Trump’s lead, Netanyahu shifts strategy on ceasefire even after Hamas accepts | CNN
General who led assessment of US bombing raid in Iran and 2 admirals fired | Stars and Stripes
Trump wants to punish people for flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal? | CBS News
Good Trouble
Trump’s VA Rule Would Ban Abortion Care for Veterans—Your Voice Can Stop It | On Offense with Kris Goldsmith
The most effective comments include your personal or professional perspective, identify how this rule would affect you or your community, and offer a specific recommendation or concern. Write a Public Comment - Reproductive Health Services - Deadline September 3
From The Good News
IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service - Deadline September 5
Mayor: No plans to remove Lexington's rainbow crosswalk - WUKY
National Park Service Birthday - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service)
Auditory processing disorder (APD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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