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Sep 6, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval for USPS mail-in voting restrictions, while Oracle faces a House subpoena over a $17 billion VA health record overrun. The report also covers US strikes on Iranian tankers driving diesel prices to record highs, a far-right victory in Germany, and new lung cancer therapies. Additionally, the segment highlights ostrich meat as a potential alternative for those with red meat allergies.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court weighs USPS plan to restrict mail-in voting House committee subpoenas Oracle CEO over VA health records US strikes Iranian tankers; diesel prices hit record high New treatments improve lung cancer survival rates Ostrich meat as alternative for red meat allergy sufferers Sponsor message from Mattress Firm
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