Jacob Burg is joined by Epoch Times congressional correspondent Nathan Worcester and court correspondent Sam Dorman to get the latest from Capitol Hill and the courts.

Nathan details some of the support from Democrats behind RFK Jr.'s push to ban prescription drug ads.

Sam updates us on the legal back and forth over a new law that would defund Planned Parenthood.

And finally, Jacob explains the debate over Texas possibly redistricting mid-cycle. The move was kicked off by President Donald Trump’s executive branch in hopes that Republicans can scoop a few Democratic congressional seats in the Lone Star State. Plus, a response from California's governor.

Related Reports:

• Judge Grants Planned Parenthood’s Request to Block Republicans’ Defunding Effort (Read)
• Texas’s Redistricting Plans (Read)
• Sanders, King Introduce Legislation to Ban Prescription Drug Ads (Read)

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Recent research shows how caffeine activates cellular pathways similar to those triggered by exercise and calorie restriction, potentially slowing aging.

Read the report here.

Referenced studies:

• Dissecting the cell cycle regulation, DNA damage sensitivity and lifespan effects of caffeine in fission yeast (Read)
• Brewed for longevity: drinking coffee linked with healthy aging in women (Read)

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Jacob Burg invites Epoch Times economics reporter Andrew Moran to catch up on the latest with trade deals, tariffs, and inflation. 

Follow Andrew as he explains how tariffs on Russian energy could affect American consumers, how U.S. tariffs may impact interest rates, and whether Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will complete his current term.

Related Reports:

• US Wholesale Inflation Holds Steady in June (Read)
• Status of Tariffs With 15 Top US Trading Partners—What to Know So Far (Read)

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Our congressional reporter Nathan Worcester asks senators what they think about Elon Musk’s recently launched “America Party.”

Meanwhile, Epoch Times court correspondent Sam Dorman has updates on the latest block against Trump’s birthright citizenship policies, as well as another nuanced trial that is challenging the visa revocations of pro-Palestinian noncitizen student activists.

Finally, our Texas reporter Darlene Sanchez joins host Jacob Burg to share stories from the devastating floods in the Lone Star State.

Related Report:

• In the Darkest of Hours, a Life Is Saved From Raging Waters in Texas Hill Country (Read)

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Epoch Times congressional reporter Nathan Worcester spent 31 hours covering the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 

There were a few records broken in the process, including one for the longest House speech by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Join Nathan and Jacob Burg as they dissect the effort it took to send the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

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Jacob Burg gives us a tour of the now built Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” and why environmental groups have sued to block the illegal immigrant detention facility.

Sam Dorman delves into the next arc of President Donald Trump’s policy on birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court provided some clarity on the legality of nationwide injunctions. 

Meanwhile, illegal immigration crackdowns have also affected U.S. farms, which are facing labor shortages during peak harvest season.

Related Reports:

• Attorneys Push for Class Action in Birthright Citizenship Case After Supreme Court Ruling (Read)
• Supreme Court’s Decision on Nationwide Injunctions Leaves Open Potential Workarounds (Read)
• Florida AG: Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Set to Arrive at Alligator Alcatraz (Read)
• What to Know About Alligator Alcatraz: The Deportation Center Surrounded by 30,000 Alligators (Read)

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Jacob Burg invites Epoch Times military reporter Ryan Morgan to break down his story on the Pentagon's secret program to take out Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Follow Ryan as he describes what happened at the Pentagon press briefing, and why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters they have “missed the point” in their coverage of the operation. 

Reports Covered:

• The Secret 15-Year Plan Behind US Strikes on Iran (Read) 
• Infographic: Inside the Secret Mission That Took Down Iran’s Nuclear Plants (Read)

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The reconciliation process in the Senate is subject to the Byrd Rule, which is designed to keep it focused on fiscal issues. In the Senate, this is overseen by the Parliamentarian of the United States Senate Elizabeth MacDonough. Her job is to make sure reconciliation sticks to the rules and to parliamentary procedure. And this week, MacDonough has made some big rulings against the Senate version of the bill. 

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Friday has issued its remaining major decisions, leaving some celebration for the Trump administration, and a lot of questions.

Join Nathan Worcester and Sam Dorman as they explain the latest in congress and courts.

Related Reports:

• Supreme Court Issues Final Rulings for This Year’s Term: 6 Takeaways (Read)
• 5 Takeaways From Major Supreme Court Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions (Read)
• Senate Referee Strikes Out Key Medicaid Reform Provision From GOP Megabill (Read)
• Senate Parliamentarian Rules Out Gun Silencer, School Choice Provisions From Megabill (Read)
• Trump Touts Tax Cuts, Immigration Measures in Megabill as Senate GOP Races to Advance Package (Read)

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Jacob Burg walks us through the claims of the level of destruction at Iran’s nuclear facilities, and what’s next for U.S. relations in the Middle East.

Related Reports:

• A Timeline: How US Strikes Changed Course of 12 Day War (Read)
• Senators Receive Classified Briefing on Iran Strike (Read)

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Today’s guest, Epoch Times military and national security correspondent Ryan Morgan, breaks down the extent of U.S. participation in the Israel-Iran conflict and where it could go next.

Nathan explains the key issues that are dividing Republicans and MAGA supporters over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and U.S. involvement. 

Jacob zooms out and examines the previous policies that have fueled the conflict.

Over at the Supreme Court, Sam goes through this week’s major ruling on transgender procedures and its potential implications for lower courts.

Related Reports:

• Why Israel Needs US ‘Bunker-Buster’ Bombs to Strike Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site (Read)
• Trump to Decide on US Action in Iran Within 2 Weeks: White House (Read)
• 5 Takeaways From Supreme Court’s Decision That Allows Ban on Gender Procedures for Minors (Read)

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