{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftodays-news.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftodays-news-august-28-30-2025-ccLTLfMA","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Today's News, August 28-30, 2025","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01f7d4b2-716c-43f9-8a03-c96056c76782/614805f4-de7a-45d0-8e77-33e5aca1ee43/wwop-todays-20news-20cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/a1477038-89bd-4310-9268-5d3e7c9a600c\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Today&apos;s News, August 28-30, 2025\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Today’s roundup highlights growing political and cultural turmoil: Democrats face financial strain, voter losses, and deep brand damage while Republicans gain momentum through redistricting and voter registration. Trump drives policy shifts with cuts to foreign aid, new investigations, a tougher CDC shake-up, and military tech advances, while lawsuits and fraud referrals loom over political rivals. Crime remains a flashpoint, with Guard deployments credited for safety gains and cashless bail under fire. The economy shows resilience with record highs in the Dow, strong GDP projections, and surging builder stocks despite weak buyer sentiment. Internationally, Canada’s economy shrinks, Europe faces unrest, and falling birth rates spark alarm. Cultural and entertainment battles over transgender normalization and faith intensify, even as Angel Studios surpasses its funding goals and major sports trades make waves. Medical news delivers more damning evidence against mRNA vaccines, undermining liability protections and prompting pharmacy pullbacks. Finally, lighthearted relief comes from a Corgi race in Lithuania."}