August 17, 2026: Mangione’s Guilty Plea, Trump’s Remarks on USS Lincoln, Flocks New Camera System Safeguards, and More.

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In today's episode:

1. Flock Introduces New Safeguards for Camera System After Backlash and Criticism (0:45)
2. Trump Takes Ballroom Appeal to the Supreme Court (~16:03)
3. Trump, Hegseth, and Others Comment on Status of USS Lincoln (~20:36)
4. Mangione Pleads Guilty, But Doesn't Take Plea Agreement. What Does This Mean for Double Jeopardy? (~32:09)
5. Quick Hitters (~41:27)
6. Critical Thinking Segment (~45:09)

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