Top 5 News Headlines and Commentary for Thursday, August 4, 2022. 1. China Quickly Moves to Punish Taiwan and the US as Pelosi Departs Taiwan. 2. West Virginia Judge Rules Trans Surgeries Can be Covered by Medicaid. 3. Biden Issues Executive Order Granting Medicaid Funds to Allow for Interstate Travel for Abortions. 4. Iowa School District Sued by Parents for Student Gender Transition Plans not Involving Guardians. 5. White House Press Secretary Says Repealing Roe v. Wade is Unconstitutional.