Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Today, the Supreme Court deals a stunning setback to trans rights as it upholds Tennessee’s ban on transgender healthcare for minors; cuts to FEMA are hammering communities that voted for Trump; the fed refuse to cut interest rates despite pressure from Trump to do so; the Small Business Administration is flying the far right appeal to heaven flag; the President is really mad a Pete Hegseth for his squeaky squeaky tank parade; Russ Vought eyes a rarely used power to override Congressional spending; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
SCOTUS Allows For Trans Discrimination In Medical Care: A Full Analysis Of Today's Ruling | Erin In The Morning

Trump Official Eyes Power of Rescission to Override Congress on Spending | The New York Times

Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump’s demand to lower them | The Guardian

Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hammer communities that voted for Trump | CBS News

Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says | The Texas Tribune

Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC | WIRED

Trump ‘Reamed Out’ Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author | Daily Beast

Good Trouble: 
From an anonymous listener: Georgia comrades: #DougCollins will be speaking:
June 29th at 10:30am - 
The Church of the Apostles
3585 Northside Parkway,
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
404-842-0200

Would hate if they got a ton of phone calls against Doug and protestors. That would suck.

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