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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.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Mazda and Pray.com 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 Outro and sponsor message
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