August 6, 2025

Vance expected to host Epstein strategy dinner with top Trump aides Today in D.C. a dinner plan emerged V.P. Vance is hosting top officials at his home, Bondi, Patel, Blanche, Wiles in one room heard A strategy on releasing Maxwell transcripts soon— Whether to unveil the audio or hold tight, Critics say no survivors were invited, in spite. News Jam, the story’s in the beat We rhyme the headlines so you don’t miss a beat From legal drama to geopolitics heat Here’s the truth of what’s going down on your street. Russia-Ukraine war: Trump’s envoy Witkoff meets Putin before sanctions deadline In Moscow, U.S. envoy Witkoff sat with Putin, Three-hour talks just before sanctions start to land. Trump called the session “highly productive,” but true? Still the White House plans tariffs if peace is not at hand. Secondary sanctions loom, Europe looped in tight, Zelenskyy says Russia now seems more inclined to fight—or flight? Active shooter incident at Fort Stewart: 5 injured, 1 arrested Meanwhile in Georgia, Fort Stewart on lockdown, An Army sergeant wounded five in his work zone— They tackled him down; no others harmed was found; All five soldiers stable, expected to go home. Lockdowns lifted; schools nearby were locked, Attack’s motive still unclear; suspect arrested on the spot. Trump administration prepares 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil Back in Washington moves to hit India with tariffs, 25% added because they import Russian oil— India “unjustified,” calls it an economic riff, While the White House cites national security toil. This is part of plan to curb Moscow’s war machine, And pressure oil buyers too, if ceasefire’s not seen. News Jam, the headlines set to flow We sing the updates so you’re in the know From scandals to war fronts and the tariffs blow Here’s the breakdown: just the facts we throw. So that’s your beat, the news of the day Vance’s strategy dinner in D.C., missiles or cease-fire delay Witkoff in Moscow, time ticking away Fort Stewart’s trauma, tariffs escalating the fray. News Jam complete—no need to read away. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newsjams.substack.com/subscribe