Evening Wire: Judge Blocks Trump Ballroom & WNBA Trans Debate Gets HEATED | 8.7.26
Aug 7, 2026 · 9m
Summary
This episode covers a court blocking Trump’s White House ballroom construction and his new executive orders on birthright citizenship. It also discusses potential U.S. laser weaponry, Tennessee primary results, and Gavin Newsom’s grassroots campaign strategy. International news includes the invasion of Ceuta by Moroccan migrants and the plight of detained Marine Robert Gilman. Finally, the hosts address ICE’s new focus on community banks and WNBA players’ comments on trans athletes.
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Court blocks Trump ballroom construction
Trump signs new orders on birthright citizenship
US Army tests high-energy laser weapon
Tennessee GOP primary results
Newsom campaign targets personal networks
Moroccan invasion of Spanish territory Ceuta
US Marine Robert Gilman's condition in Russia
Treasury urges banks to scrutinize illegal aliens
WNBA players and trans athlete debate
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