Texas Passes Redistricting, Judge Rules Against California GOP, Epstein Files Remain Sealed, Latest On Hurricane Erin

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Texas Passes Redistricting

Texas Republicans have passed controversial congressional maps that created a national buzz surrounding redistricting. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the effect Texas redistricting could have statewide and on a national level.

Epstein Files Stay Sealed

A judge on Wednesday denied the Justice Department's request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that both sides of the Washington political aisle want to see the files released, and California Congressman Robert Garcia, speaking on CNN, questions both President Trump and Pam Bondi for not demanding all files be disclosed.

Burgers & The Guard

Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to the National Guard troops stationed at Union Station, the major regional train station in the nation’s capital. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports their arrival to hand out burgers led to tense exchanges with local residents over the Federal troops deployed in Washington.

Trump Administration Wins Appeal

A federal appeals court in San Francisco granted the Trump administration an emergency stay, halting a lower-court order that preserved Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nicaragua and Nepal.

Tiger’s New Job

Golf’s PGA Tour is planning new changes in hopes to energize the sport, and their plans include enlisting golf’s most recognizable name, enlisted to help craft the PGA Tour's future. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Erin’s Impact

Beaches closed with warnings up and down the East Coast and in the Caribbean as Hurricane Erin is forecast to further impact the continental US on Thursday and Friday. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on preparations, with hundreds of beaches from Massachusetts to Florida shut down for severe rip currents, and flooding a problem in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where waves are expected to reach 20 feet.

Latest On Russia & Ukraine

What’s next in the effort to end the war between Russia and Ukraine? President Trump says he’s trying to arrange a face-to-face meeting with the countries’ two leaders, but so far Russia is in no hurry to meet at the bargaining table. The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.

Camp Mystic Hearings

The parents of 27 girls killed in the flooding of Camp Mystic in July tearfully told their stories, urging Texas lawmakers to pass a bill to prevent a future tragedy. Correspondent Jim Roope reports.

Ten Commandments Decision

A Federal judge says some of the Texas school districts do not have to comply with a new state law that requires the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public-school classrooms. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Border Paint

The entire Southern border wall is getting a paint job. Correspondent Ben Thomas tells us what led to the Trump administration’s plan.

Finally

Anyone who has had to deal with a long delay at an airport knows it can be frustrating, but for some passengers stuck on a plane sitting on the tarmac in St. Louis heading to Seattle, not only did they not mind the delay – they had a great time waiting. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a musical diversion the passengers will never forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices