Top headlines for Friday, August 15, 2025

In this episode, we look at how four California mothers are intensifying their fight against a 2016 law that removes religious exemptions for school vaccinations. Next, we explore a new court ruling blocking a Trump policy that allowed employers to opt-out of providing birth control coverage on religious grounds. Finally, we break down the federal takeover of Washington, D.C., uncovering key points and controversial allegations of manipulated crime data.

00:11 California moms continue legal fight for religious exemptions
01:08 Judge blocks Trump religious exemption to contraception mandate
01:57 Jets QB Justin Fields says he's 'addicted' to reading the Bible
02:58 Trafficking survivor continues fight against Nevada brothels
03:52 5 things to know about the federal takeover of DC
04:33 Circuit court upholds Arkansas’ ban on trans surgeries for kids
05:21 Anne Wilson raises over $100K for Kentucky Tornado relief

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Links to the News

• California moms continue legal fight for religious exemptions | Education
• Judge blocks Trump religious exemption to contraception mandate | Politics
• Jets QB Justin Fields says he's 'addicted' to reading the Bible | Sports
• Trafficking survivor continues fight against Nevada brothels | U.S.
• 5 things to know about the federal takeover of DC | Politics
• Circuit court upholds Arkansas’ ban on trans surgeries for kids | Politics
• Anne Wilson raises over $100K for Kentucky Tornado relief | Entertainment