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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 18 MIN

China’s 'New' Viral Outbreak Echoes COVID-Era Measures plus Democrats Face Removal Over Quorum Walkout

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🦟 1. CDC Travel Warning Over Chikungunya Outbreak in China Outbreak Details: Over 7,000 confirmed cases in Guangdong Province, China, with spread to Hong Kong and other regions. The virus is mosquito-borne, similar to dengue and Zika. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, headaches, muscle aches, rash, and in rare cases, death, especially among infants, elderly, and those with preexisting conditions. CDC Response: Issued a Level 2 travel notice. Advises enhanced precautions: insect repellent, long clothing, screened accommodations. Vaccination is available and recommended for travelers. Pregnant travelers are advised to reconsider travel due to risks to newborns. Chinese Containment Measures: Use of drones, mosquito-eating fish, fines for stagnant water, and hospital isolation under mosquito netting. Comparisons are drawn to COVID-19 containment tactics, raising concerns about transparency. 🏛️ 2. Texas Political Crisis Over Redistricting Governor Greg Abbott's Lawsuit: Filed with the Texas Supreme Court to remove Democratic legislators who fled the state to block a redistricting bill. Targets Chairman Wu and others for dereliction of duty. Abbott cites Texas Constitution and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s opinion to justify the action. Democratic Response: Democrats argue their actions uphold their constitutional oath, not political agendas. Chairman Wu defends the move as a stand against racially biased redistricting. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: Defends the Texas Democrats staying in Illinois. Criticizes threats of arrest, likening it to protecting immigrants. Commentary from Mark Levin: Promotes his book “On Power”, linking the Texas situation to broader themes of Marxism, media manipulation, and Democratic control. Argues that Democrats misuse power and distort public debate. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #maga #presidenttrump #47 #the47morningupdate #donaldtrump #trump #news #trumpnews #Benferguson #breaking #breakingnews #morningupdateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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🦟 1. CDC Travel Warning Over Chikungunya Outbreak in China Outbreak Details: Over 7,000 confirmed cases in Guangdong Province, China, with spread to Hong Kong and other regions. The virus is mosquito-borne, similar to dengue and Zika. Symptoms...

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