August 20, 2026: Minnesota Sues Gov. Abbott over ICE Agent Extradition, Trump Taps New FDA Nominee, Big Bend National Park Controversy, National Debt Hits $40 Trillion, and More,
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In today's episode:
Minnesota Sues Texas Gov. Abbott Over ICE Extradition Request (0:42)
U.S. Officials Detail How Oil Is Being Transported Out of Strait of Hormuz (8:43)
Trump Nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to Lead FDA (12:40)
CBP Commissioner Pauses Border-Security Construction in Big Bend National Park Amid Backlash (~19:05)
National Debt Hits $40 Trillion (~24:53)
Judge Removed From Karmelo Anthony Case; New Judge Will Decide New Trial Request (~30:23)
Latest Meta Trial Over Child Safety and Mental Health Gets Underway (~37:45)
Quick Hitters (~44:02)
Critical Thinking Segment (~46:24)
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