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New Limits on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal, and Prosecutors Say Reflecting Pool Work Was ‘Botched’

Aug 3, 2026 · 10m

Summary

This episode covers the Trump administration’s reversal on a controversial IRS immunity deal and the dropping of vandalism charges regarding the DC reflecting pool. It also reports on the migrant crisis in Ceuta, devastating wildfires in Washington state, and new NCAA rules allowing corporate sponsorship patches on college football jerseys.

Topics discussed

BetterHelp advertisement Introduction and show overview DOJ abandons Trump tax immunity and slush fund deal Reflecting pool vandalism charges dropped Migrant crisis in Ceuta, Spain Wildfires force evacuations in Washington state Corporate patches on college football jerseys Teaser for Tate brothers episode and app promo
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