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The murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin did more than trigger one of the most intensive homicide investigations in Idaho history; they also exposed the financial strain a case of that scale could place on state law enforcement. Idaho State Police committed investigators, forensic personnel and other resources to the Moscow investigation while continuing to handle its normal responsibilities across the state. The case required sustained manpower, extensive evidence processing, travel, overtime and coordination with Moscow Police and the FBI, underscoring how quickly a major murder investigation could consume resources far beyond what a small local department could absorb on its own.That pressure carried into the state budget process, where the Moscow murders became part of the justification for increasing funding available to Idaho State Police. Lawmakers were forced to confront the reality that a sprawling homicide investigation could require months of intensive work and substantial forensic and investigative support, all while the agency remained responsible for cases elsewhere in Idaho. The increased funding reflected a broader effort to strengthen the state's ability to respond to major crimes without forcing other investigations or services to absorb the cost. In that sense, the Moscow murders had consequences well beyond the criminal case itself, helping reshape the conversation in Boise about how much money and manpower Idaho needed to devote to complex, high-profile investigations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Lawmakers have voted unanimously to help residents in some parts of Wisconsin clean up PFAS contamination. A recent tornado in the Menasha area could impact which party wins control of the state Assembly this November. And, a Wisconsin company is marketing what they call a "natural" American cheese.

Congress increasingly focused on Richard Kahn because he was not some distant accountant who occasionally handled Jeffrey Epstein's taxes; he spent years inside the machinery of Epstein's finances and later became a co-executor of his estate. The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Kahn and questioned him behind closed doors in March 2026 about the companies, payments, gifts, financial transactions and estate operations that surrounded Epstein. Kahn told lawmakers that he had no knowledge of Epstein's abuse or trafficking and said he saw nothing suspicious in the spending he managed, even though he tracked Epstein's expenditures closely and authorized payments involving women connected to Epstein. Lawmakers were particularly interested in the web of companies Kahn helped administer, the movement of money through Epstein's accounts, his role in dealing with banks and the extent to which financial infrastructure helped sustain Epstein's operation. Oversight Democrats were openly skeptical of Kahn's claim that he remained unaware, arguing that someone with such intimate knowledge of Epstein's money deserved far more scrutiny over what he saw, approved and facilitated.The questioning became even more significant when Kahn made admissions that lawmakers said raised additional questions rather than resolving them. Democratic members said Kahn acknowledged helping facilitate a sham marriage involving women connected to Epstein and admitted that he had impersonated Epstein in communications with banks. Congress also zeroed in on Kahn's role as co-executor of the estate, including settlements paid to survivors and questions about a particular claimant referred to as “Jane Doe 4.” Kahn initially appeared to say that the woman had received a settlement, only for his attorney to later retreat from that account, first saying no settlement existed and then saying he could neither confirm nor deny one. That shifting explanation prompted lawmakers Robert Garcia and Ro Khanna to demand written clarification. The larger congressional focus on Kahn reflected a broader effort to move beyond Epstein's famous friends and examine the people who actually managed the money, companies and payments that kept his world functioning. Kahn has not been criminally charged and has denied knowingly facilitating Epstein's crimes, but Congress clearly treated him as one of the central financial figures capable of explaining how Epstein's operation worked for so long.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

State lawmakers have passed a package of bills which are now headed to the governor's desk, to regulate data centers in the state. This comes as President Trump is telling opponents of data centers, that they will end up being backwards and poor. For more KCBS Radio News anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke KCBS insider Phil Matier.

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Robert Poynter break down your regional news and weather for Wednesday, September 2. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a group of bipartisan lawmakers wants answers after the Army told a unit to stop specializing in drone warfare.

Lawmakers are asking for evidence against the Governor in the Pay-to-Play scheme. 

This Day in Maine for Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The midterm elections are ramping up. We launch our candidate series with Dave Dawson, the Democrat running in Iowa's 4th District. Dawson is running against Siouxland Chamber of Commerce president Chris McGowan, a seat currently held by Rep. Randy Feenstra. We talk with him about running as a Democrat in a red district. But first, we revisit a conversation with an astrophysicist who discusses new research on white dwarf stars 200 light-years away and learn about scientists at the University of Iowa working on a virtual lunar landscape complete with low gravity and lunar dirt. (Portions of the episode were originally produced Feb. 3, 2026.)

House lawmakers are talking about keeping the government running, while casting an eye towards the midterm elections. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

The Plaskett Fire in Big Sur expands with aggressive growth. Lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it easier for the state to go after corporations with monopolistic behavior.

Florida's open-carry victory exposes a legislature lagging behind the courts. Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Eric Friday, Quang Nguyen and Michael Infanzon tackle constitutional carry, preemption, elections and protecting citizens, cops and the Constitution.

Leon Black appeared before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door interview about his decades-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, but the session escalated when Black refused to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements involving women. Chairman James Comer issued two subpoenas: one compelling Black to return for a deposition on July 16, and another demanding records related to those NDAs. Comer said lawmakers want to know whether Epstein was involved in drafting, funding, arranging, or otherwise using the agreements to silence women. Black's attorney Susan Estrich called the subpoenas a “planned political stunt” and said Epstein had no involvement with any NDAs, whether they exist or not.Black denied abusing women, denied trafficking, denied being blackmailed, and denied paying Epstein for access to women, saying the more than $170 million he paid Epstein was for tax and estate-planning advice. He described Epstein as living a “Jekyll and Hyde” existence, saying he knew Epstein's connected, useful side but not his criminal side, and claimed Epstein lied to him about the nature of his 2008 conviction. Lawmakers were openly skeptical, especially because Black's payments gave Epstein a massive post-conviction financial lifeline, and because newly released Epstein files reportedly mention Black thousands of times. The appearance left Black still insisting he was deceived, while Congress signaled that his Epstein relationship, private settlements, and financial dealings are far from finished business.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protnmail.comsource:Comer subpoenas Leon Black after his refusal to answer some Epstein questions from panel - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

State lawmakers handed Governor Gavin Newsom a rare defeat over the weekend, rejecting a proposal that would have limited the liabilities utilities face if their equipment sparks a wildfire. To learn more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

August 30, 2026; 7am: Yesterday, Michigan Democrats put up a united front in their first convention since their contentious primary. Democratic candidate for Governor Jocelyn Benson and Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took the stage and called on the people of Michigan to fight against the actions of the Trump Administration. And in Texas, Democratic Candidate James Talarico has taken a slight lead over Republican candidate Ken Paxton, according to polls. Aaron Parnas, author of "The Parnas Perspective" on Substack, and MS NOW political analyst Eugene Robinson join “The Weekend” to discuss For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 29, 2026; 8am: ICE arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, a 15% jump from the previous month and the highest single monthly arrest total since the start of President Trump's second term. Just this week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the wife of an active-duty soldier was deported back to Honduras. She is at least the 7th spouse or parent of an active-duty service member to be deported as part of Trump's immigration crackdown. The administration is reportedly preparing to cancel up to 200,000 immigrant visas nationwide, a move that would mark the largest revocation effort in U.S. history. Dara Lind, Senior Fellow for the American Immigration Council, and Rosa Flores, MS NOW National Reporter, join “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lawmakers and civil rights activists speak at the March on Washington's 63rd anniversary, with the theme "Defend the Vote"; Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh gives his first speech at the Fed's economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, saying inflation is still too high, suggesting interest rate cuts may be coming. We will hear from the Chair and talk with Washington Post's Global Economics Correspondent David Lynch (17); U.S. war with Iran is six months old today. We will talk with Elise Labott, author "Cosmopolitics" Substack newsletter about the state of the conflict, strategy on each side, and what may come next (36); President Donald Trump visits the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas to award medals to the Artemis II crew, discuss plans for future space exploration and to announce the creation of a new U.S. Space Force Academy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Justice Department's latest release of Epstein-related files has only reinforced suspicions that transparency is being managed, not delivered. While the DOJ claims it complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act by publishing more than three million pages, victims' advocates and attorneys argue this disclosure is incomplete by design. The government previously acknowledged that roughly six million pages of material were potentially responsive, yet has offered no credible, document-by-document accounting for why nearly half never saw the light of day. Instead, the DOJ has leaned on vague explanations about “duplicates” and “non-responsive” material—language that critics say has long been used to quietly bury politically inconvenient or institutionally embarrassing records, particularly when powerful interests are implicated.What has angered advocates most is not just the volume gap, but the pattern: delayed deadlines, sweeping redactions, missing correspondence, and an apparent reluctance to expose how Epstein's protection actually functioned inside federal systems. Survivors and their lawyers argue that the DOJ continues to frame secrecy as victim protection while simultaneously shielding officials, prosecutors, and well-connected associates who failed—repeatedly—to intervene. Lawmakers pushing for further disclosure have accused the department of treating transparency as a public-relations exercise rather than a legal and moral obligation. Taken together, the delays, omissions, and shifting explanations have fueled the perception that the DOJ is still policing the narrative of the Epstein scandal, not reckoning with its own role in enabling it.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New Epstein files fail to quell outrage as advocates claim documents are being withheld | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Aug. 28, 2026 - We check in with Katherine Nadeau, deputy executive director for Environmental Advocates NY, to discuss the group's scorecards for state lawmakers, including their methodology. We also look ahead to their 2027 legislative agenda and how they'll get it done. This is an excerpt from an upcoming episode of Dispatches from Planet Albany.

This Day in Maine for Friday, August 28th, 2026.

Russell and Rachel interview Tyler Works with Canna Spyglass data services and talk about Texas legal strategy and the lawsuit being heard this week before Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of the 459th Civil District Court in Travis County, 1700 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX.

(August 27, 2026) Los Angeles area lawmakers urge President Trump to fund transit fixes for 2028 Summer Olympics. ‘Too Many Cases’: Mexico confronts U.S. over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody. U.S says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Senate and Federal Reserve. The 10am rule is back and fire experts are worried.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Averted Anti-Muslim terror attack by White Middle Schoolers + Arkansas Police Director cancels meeting with Black Lawmakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lawmakers request an investigation into cuts at CISA. Threat actors actively exploit a Zimbra Collaboration Suite vulnerability. A Chinese AI lab preps release of a powerful open-weight model. A new phishing toolkit deploys attacker-controlled passkeys. Using audio hardware to fingerprint browsers. A DDoS attack knocks Norwegian government services offline. CISA orders patching of a critical Oracle vulnerability. Taiwanese prosecutors charge nine people over the alleged illegal export of high-end AI servers to mainland China. Operation Jackal IV cracks down on West African cybercrime networks. On our Industry Voices segment, Christy Wyatt, CEO from Absolute Security, discusses "Cyber Resilience: The Emerging Category." AI music hits a sour note down under. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today on our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Christy Wyatt, CEO from Absolute Security, discussing "Cyber Resilience: The Emerging Category." If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out the full interview here. Selected Reading Lawmakers call for investigation into impact of CISA staffing cuts (The Record) Hackers breached over 270 Zimbra servers in ongoing attacks (Bleeping Computer) By Opening a Model, a Chinese A.I. Lab May Test the World's Cybersecurity (NY Times) iAuthFlow v2: The $10,000 Phishing Toolkit That Survives Your Password Reset (SecurityAffairs) AliExpress was silently running audio in your browser to fingerprint and track your device (TechSpot) Large DDoS attack knocks Norwegian public services offline (The Record) U.S. CISA adds maximum-severity Oracle flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (SecurityAffairs) Taiwan Charges 9 Over Illegal AI Server Exports to China, Including Nvidia and Super Micro Staff (SecurityWeek) Police arrests dozens of suspects in global cybercrime crackdown (Bleeping Computer) Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts (BBC News) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was in the Fox Valley yesterday (MON) speaking to workers from Oshkosh Corporation, which makes military vehicles. He was highlighting domestic defense manufacturing while pushing the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request. The chair of the state's Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections is seeking answers about a vote-counting delay in Milwaukee on election day.

Throughout 2026, you cast your nominations for the FedScoop 50, and the results are in. Hundreds of top executives from across the government tech landscape are now up for vote to see who will be honored among this year's FedScoop 50. Voting is open now and runs through September 25. Make your voice heard to help us select who will be recognized on this year's list. One of those nominees in the prestigious Golden Gov category for this year is VA Deputy Secretary and currently acting CIO Paul Lawrence. Lawrence joined the Daily Scoop Podcast to discuss his top priorities in both roles, namely the continued rollout of the department's modernized electronic health record with Oracle. Sam Corcos, the Treasury Department's chief information officer who entered the federal government as a member of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, has taken on three roles within the General Services Administration. Corcos now serves as acting director of Technology Transformation Services, acting deputy commissioner for the Federal Acquisition Service, and acting assistant commissioner of Login-dot-gov, according to the GSA. “As a current federal agency CIO, Sam Corcos has led complex technology operations and worked across government to advance the President's technology priorities,” a GSA spokesperson told FedScoop. Before Corcos was made Treasury CIO in May 2025, he was co-founder of Levels, a health tech company. Since joining Treasury as a special adviser in March 2025, Corcos has sought access to government data and, according to Wired, made efforts to unify the API at the IRS. “The Trump Administration is focused on making government more effective, efficient, and responsive, and TTS will continue to be an important part of that effort. We are confident that Sam will help advance that mission,” the spokesperson said. Outgoing federal CIO Greg Barbaccia has led TTS since February and Greg Hogan has overseen Login-dot-gov since April. Lawmakers are pushing back on Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip in-the-field agents with gloves that deliver electric shocks. Members of the House Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter last week to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, urging him to intervene and halt the procurement. The signatories included Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the committee's top Democrat, as well as Reps. Luis Correa of California and Shri Thanedar of Michigan, ranking members of the Border Security and Enforcement, and Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability subcommittees, respectively. The representatives warned of the technology being “incorrectly used or abused by officers resulting in injury or death,” per the letter. In acquisition planning documents published earlier this month, DHS said it intends to invest up to $20 million into Compliant Technologies' Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter devices for Homeland Security Investigations officers and Enforcement Removal Operations agents. The contract is expected to be awarded later this year. “ICE is constantly assessing the needs of our officers in the field to ensure they have the tools and equipment necessary to safely arrest and remove criminal illegal aliens from our country,” a DHS spokesperson said in an email. “Every decision is made with careful consideration and appropriately reviewed to ensure that any technology ICE utilizes is consistent with all applicable law enforcement policies and standards.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Two Democratic state lawmakers praise the groundswell of grassroots opposition to hyper-scale data center construction in Kansas. Reps. Brooklynne Mosley of Lawrence and Alexis Simmons of Topeka in an interview with editor-in-chief Sherman Smith discuss the ramifications they've faced for clashing with data center supporters and how Kansas leaders could legislate further protections or liberties for data centers. New episodes of the Kansas Reflector Podcast drop on Mondays. Kansas Reflector staff interview elected officials, politicians, researchers, experts and everyday Kansans who are in the thick of state politics and current events. This episode was hosted by Sherman Smith and produced by Anna Kaminski. Read more at kansasreflector.com.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is coming under scrutiny for workforce cuts as cyber and physical threats to critical infrastructure rise. A group of Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a Government Accountability Office report on the impact of recent workforce reductions and program cuts on CISA's ability to fulfill its mission. The lawmakers, from the House Committee on Homeland Security and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, pointed to CISA's loss of nearly 1,000 employees, or about a third of its workforce, in the first half of 2025. Though CISA has announced plans to hire 300 employees to rebuild, the Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget proposal proposes removing another 900 positions from the agency. CISA has also experienced leadership turnover during the second Trump administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 22, 2026; 9am: As Americans continue to grapple with the ongoing affordability crisis, Trump's policies are again threatening to drive the prices we pay even higher. Trump took to Truth Social to claim Canada wanted “the benefits of being a state, without being one.” It comes after Canada said Saturday it would match "dollar for dollar" Trump's new 50% tariffs that went into effect after trade talks fell apart on Friday. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been “attacked” by the new American tariffs. Congressman Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania, the ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 23 2026; 7am: As U.S./Canada trade talks fall apart, President Trump is holding yet another spectacle in Washington, D.C. that taxpayers are contributing to -- a massive "Freedom 250 Grand Prix" IndyCar race throughout the streets of Washington, D.C. Later today, Trump will wave the green flag and will also reportedly take a “lap of honor” in The Beast. Taxpayers are footing the bill for security, which is expected to cost at least $10 million. Will Sommer, Senior Reporter for The Bulwark and Dana Millbank, Columnist for NOTUS, join “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 22 2026; 9am: Last night at a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, President Trump conceded that voters may not be very enthusiastic about this year's midterm elections, but encouraged them to "pretend" he's on the ballot. This comes as three more Trump-endorsed candidates lost this week in Republican primaries in Florida and Wyoming. According to MS NOW's "Races to Watch," one of the best pickup opportunities for Senate Democrats is in Maine. Troy Jackson joins “The Weekend” to discuss his bid against Senator Susan Collins. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philip checks out the growing frustration with “ghost jobs” is prompting lawmakers to consider legislation requiring employers to be more transparent about whether they are actually hiring. Ghost jobs are job postings that remain online even when employers have little or no immediate intention of filling the position. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

P.M. Edition for Aug. 21. “Ghost jobs”—posted roles that companies have no real intention of filling—are a big source of frustration for job seekers. Now, as Journal reporter Lauren Weber discusses, lawmakers in a few states are proposing bills to reel companies in. Plus, bitcoin just had its best week in two years. Vicky Ge Huang, who covers cryptocurrencies, explains what's behind the surge. And President Trump is boosting U.S. beef imports in an effort to lower prices–but the cattle industry is pushing back. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1044. Are rising healthcare costs ruining your budget? Laura answers a listener's question about how to maximize every tax advantage available for healthcare costs. You'll learn the rules for deducting them on your tax return or paying them with tax-advantaged savings accounts like HSAs and FSAs. We'll cover which expenses are tax-free and simple strategies to optimize your healthcare spending.Key Takeaways:You can only claim the medical tax deduction if you itemize deductions on Schedule A instead of claiming the standard deduction on your tax return.You can only deduct unreimbursed healthcare expenses that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI), making the medical deduction best for years with high medical bills.Tax-advantaged medical savings accounts are powerful because they allow you to save 20% to 35% on qualified costs without claiming a medical deduction.Health savings account (HSA) balances roll over forever, can be invested for tax-free growth, and can be withdrawn penalty-free for non-medical expenses after age 65 (subject to ordinary income tax).Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are employer-sponsored perks for cutting healthcare costs.You cannot claim an itemized medical deduction on Schedule A for any healthcare expense paid for or reimbursed using pre-tax funds from an HSA, FSA, or HRA.Lawmakers have expanded HSA, FSA, and HRA qualified expenses to cover various over-the-counter (OTC) medications and products.Discover more from Money Girl!FacebookNewsletterTranscripts available at QuickandDirtyTips.com.Email: Laura@LauraDAdams.com or leave a voicemail: (302) 364-0308. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NV Energy's controversial daily demand charge is set to go into effect Jan. 1, and when state lawmakers had a chance to advance a bill to stop it, seven colleagues responded with complete silence. Then, a federal appeals court just ruled that Nevada's U.S. attorney Sigal Chattah has been illegally holding her position for over a year. We break down how this legally questionable arrangement happened in the first place and what comes next. Plus, Good News Friday returns. And in our members-only bonus segment, Aaron Ford just drew a line between himself and Gov. Joe Lombardo on data centers, but how much substance is actually behind the stance, and how will it change the governor's race? Host Jesse Merrick breaks it all down with Nevada Current Deputy Editor April Corbin Girnus and Spotlight Poetry founder Elle Hope. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, August 21st episode: Touching Hearts Elect Alex Quagge Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Aug. 21, 2026- Assemblymember Steve Otis, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for legislation intended to speed up the timeliness of power restoration by utilities after major storms.

As artificial intelligence grows and expands, the threat it poses to our elections grows with it. Whether it's fake advertising, misleading information, or downright lies, AI could have a profound effect on upcoming elections. State leaders took action in 2024, requiring things like disclosures on political ads using AI. But did that go far enough? We've seen issues in other states in this very midterm election cycle, so does the state need to do more? State Senator Heidi Balderree joins Inside Sources to explain her proposal that would take things a step further than in the past.  

A California lawmaker has secured victory in a special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress. The AP'S Marcela Sanchez reports she will be the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.

The AI revolution has supercharged California's startup ecosystem. A record $366 billion in venture-capital funding, fueled largely by massive investments in companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, has reinforced Silicon Valley's position as the global epicenter of artificial intelligence and startup finance. California lawmakers are pushing federal regulators to curb wildfire betting markets after discovering significant wagering activity tied to major California fires. Supporters of a crackdown argue that disaster betting profits from human suffering and could encourage harmful behavior, while prediction-market advocates contend that these markets serve an information-gathering function and do not cause disasters themselves. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefighters are making progress on the Timber Fire, but Big Sur will need ongoing support. And, lawmakers want to protect climate programs but cap and invest auctions are bringing in less revenue.

On the August 20th edition: Atlanta will not host the 2028 Democratic national convention; ICE accuses lawmakers of overstaying their welcome during a detention center visit; And Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson proposes an end to sales tax on electricity.

 August 16 2026; 7am: The Democratic National Committee finalized sweeping changes to their primary calendar on Saturday, making South Carolina the kickoff state in the sprint to Super Tuesday. The party's membership ratified the decision during their summer meeting in Austin, Texas, moving more racially diverse states to the front of the line. With that 2028 business settled, the focus returns to this year's midterms. Three states will hold primaries on Tuesday: Alaska, Wyoming, and Florida. In Florida, voters will choose a new governor after eight years of Ron DeSantis. Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Florida, former Congressman David Jolly, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 16, 2026; 9am: ICE plans to spend up to $20 million dollars to purchase thousands of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals. Civil rights advocates quickly sounded the alarm over the plan, saying ICE officers already face scrutiny over their use of excessive force with little oversight or accountability. But supporters of the gloves say they are generally only used in specific jail or transport situations to subdue violent suspects. Congressional Democrats plan to host a field hearing in Biddeford, Maine, tomorrow, on ICE's use of force after a deadly shooting, last month. Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, who represents the district where the shooting happened, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. She has been an outspoken critic of ICE's use of force and will host tomorrow's hearing. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnbc TikTok: @theweekendmsnbc To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 15 2026; 9am: The Democratic Party is expected to give final approval to its presidential primary calendar, with South Carolina scheduled to be the first on January 22nd. This meeting comes amid growing Democratic optimism about the midterms and surging turnout in recent primary elections. However, the party is also facing internal turmoil over questions about leadership and fundraising. DNC chair Ken Martin, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lawmakers want the Pentagon to investigate reports of food shortages, poor sanitation and lack of mental health care for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been out at sea for nearly 9 months. And the Trump administration says it's gearing up for economic warfare against Iran. What will it mean for ordinary Iranians already suffocating under high inflation? Plus, Ukraine is using drones to challenge Russia's grip on Crimea. Can Ukraine win back territory it lost more than a decade ago?Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Lindsay Totty, Arezou Rezvani, Andrew Sussman and James Hider.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Milton Guevara.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Éowyn Fain. And our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.(0:00) Introduction(01:57) Poor Conditions on USS Lincoln(05:47) Economic Warfare on Iran(09:45) Ukraine's Drone CampaignSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

This week, President Trump made headlines when he confirmed he was secretly removed from Air Force One in Turkey last month, following a credible threat from Iran.The confirmation came days after The Washington Post reported on an elaborate ruse to keep the president safe.This is just one of the quiet ways the Trump admin has tried to evade scrutiny. Are lawmakers doing anything to address it?This episode was produced by Mia Venkat and Jordan-Marie Smith, with audio engineering by Damian Herring. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kelsey Snell, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

(August 14, 2026) Lawmakers demand answers about USS Lincoln conditions as reports emerge of sailors attempting to jump overboard. Amid legal battle, LA couple’s surrogate gives birth in Texas to baby with heart defect. This year’s El Nino is huge and already changing the world. Effort to ban genetically modified animals died in California legislature… advocates blame politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, news broke that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have deteriorated.MS Now and other outlets have reported that service members have jumped overboard.NPR has not independently verified this reporting. Congressional lawmakers are demanding answers about conditions on the naval carrier, but is there more they can do?This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Andrew Sussman and Tinbete Ermyas.Our director is Jonas Adams. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

It was another busy week in the world of politics. We discuss a Senate committee's vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Todd Blanche's newly cleared path toward confirmation as attorney general, and how Republicans are handling misconduct allegations against two House members. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, Supreme Court and justice correspondent Carrie Johnson and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy