Friday, August 29th, 2025

Today, mayors of blue cities are assembling a united front against the Trump regime; late Wednesday there was a showdown at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the director refuses to leave her post amid pressure from the President; Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump government over his unlawful attempt to fire her; ICE deportation flights hit record highs as airlines paint over their logos to hide their participation; the MAGA Republican running against Jon Ossoff was caught on a hot mic saying Trump is in the Epstein files; Sandwich Guy’s charges have been reduced to a misdemeanor; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.

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Stories
Trump Live Updates: CDC Director Leaves Abruptly | The New York Times

ICE deportation flights hit record highs as airlines hide plane details | AP News

Democrats seek ‘immediate answers’ after reported arrests of firefighters by US border agents | Washington state | The Guardian

After Threats, Mayors of Blue Cities Seek United Front Against Trump | The New York Times

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempted ouster | ABC News

Washington Examiner: Republican Mike Collins Caught on Hot Mic Saying Trump is ‘in’ the Epstein Files | georgiademocrat.org

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