Fauci Held in Contempt, Trump’s 2028 Reality Show, Hawaii Dem Candidate's Beach Brawl: AM Update 8/7

What you'll learn

• 1 (00:33) **Episode Introduction** - Host Emily Drishinsky introduces the Friday, August 7th AM update, previewing the top stories on Fauci, Trump's 2028 pick, and a Hawaii candidate's beach brawl.
• 2 (02:56) **Senate Committee Holds Fauci in Contempt** - Senate Republicans vote along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times.
• 3 (08:55) **Commentary on Fauci Prosecution** - The host argues Fauci should be prosecuted for contempt of Congress, calling him a "monster" and a "mass murderer" for his alleged role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 4 (09:08) **Trump Reportedly Taps Vance for 2028** - The Washington Post reports that President Trump privately told donors in an Oval Office meeting that he wants Vice President JD Vance to succeed him in the White House.
• 5 (11:57) **Vance and Rubio Stay Mum on 2028 Plans** - Both Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio avoid committing to a 2028 run, with Vance delaying a decision until after the birth of his fourth child.
• 6 (15:11) **Strengthening El Niño Raises Fears of Extreme Weather** - A rapidly intensifying El Niño is drawing comparisons to the catastrophic 1877 event that killed over 50 million people, but experts say modern infrastructure makes a repeat unlikely.
• 7 (17:56) **Hawaii Democrat Candidate Arrested After Beach Brawl** - Congressional candidate Kirel Basin is charged with terroristic threatening after allegedly threatening beachgoers on Maui, leading to a physical confrontation caught on video.

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