Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Today, it appears that Russia is responsible for the hack of the federal court system; the US deficit has increased to $291B despite Trump's tariff promises; immigration agents on Monday detained a disabled 15-year-old student at gunpoint outside a Los Angeles high school; the bench trial in the case brought by Gavin Newsom alleging the Trump administration has violated the Posse Comitatus Act has ended and Judge Breyer should issue a ruling soon; the president says he will ask Congress for a long term extension of the federal occupation of the District of Columbia; Gavin Newsom will give a press conference today at 1130 AM Pacific Time regarding redistricting; the Congressional Budget Office is out with a score on the Billionaire Bailout Bill and it’s just as we suspected; Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer called my reporting a rumor on twitter, and i have a response; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.

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Live updates: Trump says he will request a 'long-term extension' of D.C. police takeover | NBC News

Trump's tax law will mostly benefit the rich, while leaving poorer Americans with less, CBO says | NBC News

US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge | Reuters

Agents detain student at gunpoint near school; safe zones to be expanded around LAUSD campuses | Los Angeles Times

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Trump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid, Appeals Court Rules | The New York Times

Good Trouble 
Today’s good trouble comes from Isaiah Martin, candidate for congress in Texas' 18th district. 

“Texas Republicans have now set up a TIP LINE to rat out the Texas Democrats. So PLEASE, for the sake of the public, DO NOT FLOOD THIS NUMBER with tips on Bigfoot sightings, UFO sightings, or asking why Trump is on "the list" 1-866-786-5972
Texas House speaker creates 'tip line' to narc on missing Democrats - Raw Story

From The Good News
In this episode of Glad You Asked, Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence is joined by DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar to discuss career... - VA Facebook

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