Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders police to find and arrest Democrats who fled over redistricting; the White House has no plans to protect IVF breaking yet another campaign promise; the US may require visa applicants to post a $15,000 bond pricing many out of the process; the New Hampshire Republican governor has signed a law banning gender affirming care for minors; the president of Harvard says the school is NOT considering a $500M settlement with the Trump administration; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.
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Trump DOJ hit with MAJOR LAWSUIT over EPSTEIN COVER-UP | Katie Phang YouTube
NH bans gender-affirming care for minors | NBC Boston
White House has no plan to mandate IVF care, despite campaign pledge | The Washington Post
State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US | AP News
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