August 17th, 2026
Five people were injured in a shooting at Virginia State University; a powerful earthquake killed dozens in Indonesia; severe weather hits Indiana, Hawaii, and Southern California; ceasefire negotiations continue over Gaza with Jared Kushner now involved; and Todd Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from the White House.
Links to everything in the episode:
Virginia State Shooting - via ABC News
Earthquake in Indonesia - via Reuters and USGS
Weather - via The Guardian, NPR, and KTLA
Kushner on the Case - via AP News, Brown University, and The UN
Todd Blanche Pledges Allegiance - via The Guardian
Venezuela