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Oct 20, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the Texas Senate race, where Democrat James Tallarico uses a football-themed tour to challenge Republican incumbent Ken Paxton. It also details the Justice Department’s charges against 28 green card holders in California and the Supreme Court’s ruling on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s plea deal. Additionally, the report examines the legal battle over Trump’s East Potomac Park golf course renovation, overnight curfews in Paris following violent protests, and Japan’s launch of an uncrewed spacecraft toward Mars.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Charles Schwab and show intro Texas Senate race: Democrat Tallarico's football-themed campaign DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California voter roll dispute Supreme Court upholds ruling on 9/11 mastermind plea deal Legal battle over Trump's plan to renovate DC golf course Paris curfew and Japan's Mars mission launch
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