Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Today, Texas State Representative Nicole Collier has been locked inside the state house by Republicans; California Republicans have petitioned the state Supreme Court to stop redistricting effort; Donald called Vladimir Putin in the middle of the Zelensky summit; doctors attempting to inspect ICE holding cells at 26 Federal Plaza have been denied entry; the Texas measles outbreak is over according to Texas health officials; the Trump administration has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former government officials; Bill Barr didn’t clear Trump of wrongdoing in a behind closed doors deposition with House Oversight; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Texas Democrat says she's locked inside state Capitol after refusing mandatory DPS escort | CBS News

Trump working to arrange summit between Putin, Zelenskyy after Monday's White House meetings | CBS News

Doctors attempting to see ICE holding facility at 26 Federal Plaza are rejected | CBS New York

The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Over, Officials Say | The New York Times

California GOP legislators file emergency petition to put redistricting efforts on hold | CBS Sacramento

Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 former intelligence officials | POLITICO

Elise Stefanik Drowned Out by Furious Protesters: ‘Shame!’ | The Daily Beast

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