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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 42 MIN

A Lawsuit Hits An Iconic Landmark Before America 250

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Imagine going through airport security ... without being at the airport! Just one of the stories we cover as Jenna previews a busy news week ahead of Memorial Day.The focus remains on President Trump returning from a historic China trip while Congress readies for primary elections in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania as midterm pressure rises. Did you know 250 years ago our founders called for fasting and prayer? This inspired this week's prayer event on our National Mall.  Speaking of the mall ... a lawsuit swirls over a proposed change to the National Mall's Reflecting Pool. Should it become “American flag blue” or stay more subdued? Also Louisiana takes on the FDA, but the Supreme Court chooses to not weight in on medication typically used for abortions. The cases may reverberate nationwide as states try to make the case for protecting their laws. Finally ~ Would you try off-site TSA screening? We report. You Decide. ;) 00:00 Welcome to Scoop01:17 Capitol Hill Week Ahead01:43 Trump China Trip Recap04:32 Midterms and Primaries05:58 Louisiana Primary Nuance09:21 Iran Economy Tradeoffs12:02 National Mall Prayer Day: Here's the backstory from 177617:15 Reflecting Pool Lawsuit25:27 Abortion Pill State Clash36:23 Musk vs OpenAI Trial37:24 Off Site TSA Screening: Would you try it? SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

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