Today’s facts 08-18-2025
Today’s facts …
Trump says he will sign an executive order to end mail-in balloting.
Trump posted Ukraine needs to give up getting back Crimea or joining NATO.
European and NATO leaders are joining Zelenskyy and Trump for talks today in DC.
80% of US adults say the cost of groceries is a source of stress.
Wholesale vegetable prices rose 38% in July from June.
Texas Republicans plan to resume redrawn House maps actions today as Democrats return to the state. California is moving forward with its own redistricting.
Tomorrow is the deadline for the DOJ to turn over files related to Epstein to a House Oversight subcommittee.
Former Attorney General William Barr is behind closed doors on Capitol Hill answering questions about why he personally oversaw the Epstein investigation.
MSNBC is changing to My Source News Opinion World or MS NOW as part of its separation from NBC.
Krispy Kreme debuts doughnut boxes today inspired by the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The Air Canada strike continues.
A day after Laura Loomer questioned Gaza children’s US medical visits, the State Department halted all visitor visas.
Trump hand-delivered a letter to Putin from Melania Trump during the peace talks.
Three GOP-led states say they’ll send National Guard troops to DC to support Trump’s new policy.
New book bans begin in Florida school districts including The Diary of Anne Frank.
COVID-19 rates are increasing substantially in the Southwestern US.
It's National Immunization Awareness Month.
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