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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump DOJ, After Declaring Case Closed, Turning Over Epstein Files to Republican House Committee Sep 01, 2025

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This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired August 18th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on President Trump hosting Zelenskyy and other European leaders seeking end to the war on Ukraine, Trump DOJ handing over Epstein files to House Oversight Committee and more Republican governors deciding to deploy National Guard troops to D.C.

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CDC in Chaos After Firings, Resignations and RFK's Anti-Science Attacks Aug 29, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on CDC employees staging walkout in support of ousted leaders, misinformation spreading on Minneapolis shooter and Tulsi Gabbard outing the identity of undercover CIA officer.

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Trump Fires New CDC Chief for Refusing to Follow RFK's Anti-Vaccine Agenda Aug 28, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on the DOJ failing to indict DC sandwich thrower, Trump firing CDC director over RFK vaccine policies and the DOT taking over control of Union Station in D.C.

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Taylor Swift's Engagement is Such Big News that Even Trump Praised Her and Travis Kelce Aug 27, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged, Cracker Barrel reversing decision to change their logo and Trump holding three hour live cabinet meeting.

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Trump Fires First Black Woman on Fed Board, But Lisa Cook Vows to Fight Back Aug 26, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on Trump firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, judge blocking deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Trump signing executive order that orders the prosecution of those who burn the flag.

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Trump Threatens Action Against Chris Christie, Wes Moore After Bolton Raid Aug 25, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to open new investigation of Chris Christie over 'Bridgegate', the U.S. government taking a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel and Trump attacking NBC and ABC.

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FBI Raids John Bolton's Home to Search for Classified Documents Aug 22, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on the FBI raiding the home of former Trump advisor John Bolton, the first set of Epstein files being sent to Congress and judge ruling Alina Habba unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney.

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Trump Critics Say His Wedge Issue is Attacks on Black Cities Aug 21, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on Russia launching massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace talks seem to stall, Trump portraying American cities as chaotic, apocalyptic hellscapes and Governor Newsom jockeying to lead the Democrat Party.

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As Moscow Downplays the Idea of Putin Meeting Zelenskyy, is Peace Process Falling Apart? Aug 20, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on Trump and Putin sharing the same thoughts on mail-in ballots, a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting still not a guarantee and the White House launching its own TikTok page.

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Trump DOJ, After Declaring Case Closed, Turning Over Epstein Files to Republican House Committee Aug 19, 2025

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump hosting Zelenskyy and other European leaders seeking end to war on Ukraine, Trump DOJ handing over Epstein files to House Oversight Committee and more Republican governors deciding to deploy National Guard troops to D.C.

Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠

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