Quick note: Today’s edition is brief in observance of Labor Day. We’ll be back in full swing tomorrow with the complete rundown. Thanks, and enjoy the holiday!
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
⚔️ White House to restore the Department of War. The White House confirmed plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, reviving its original 1789 title. President Trump says the move signals a return to military strength “instead of DEI and woke ideology." Trump also stressed America’s “unbelievable history of victory” under the name War Department.
💰 Trump slashed $5B in foreign aid. President Trump revoked nearly $5 billion in foreign aid using a rarely used pocket rescission, bypassing Congress just before the fiscal year’s end. The cuts target international organizations and peacekeeping funds. Trump’s team frames this as a decisive “America First” move, redirecting resources away from globalist projects.
👹 Minnesota shooter linked to satanic network. A new report revealed that the transgender-identifying shooter who killed Catholic schoolchildren was inspired by a secret Satanic and nihilist network. These groups prey on vulnerable youth, especially those who feel marginalized. The disturbing connection points to the shooter’s radicalization on a deeper, spiritual level.
🇾🇪 Israeli strike killed Houthi prime minister. An Israeli airstrike eliminated the Houthi prime minister and eight other ministers in Yemen during a leadership meeting. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have targeted Israel and disrupted global shipping since October 2023. The Israelis are now preparing for a Houthi military response.
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QUICK AND IMPORTANT
President Trump plans to sign an executive order requiring voter ID in all elections.
Rudy Giuliani was badly injured in a New Hampshire car accident.
Attorney General Pam Bondi fired a DOJ paralegal who flipped off a National Guard member.
The most clicked link in our last newsletter was the conservative backlash to Trump’s mixed messages on Chinese students.
INSIDER EXCLUSIVE
Republicans accuse Trump of socialism
The Trump administration announced earlier this week that the US government was taking a 10 percent stake in Intel, a major manufacturer of computer chips…
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_THE DAILY DEBATE_
📊 Which name do you prefer for the department?
POLLS RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY
Should 600,000 Chinese students be permitted to continue studying in the US?
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 👍 Yes (147)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 👎 No (777)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (196)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 💬 Other (Comment) (44)
👍 Yes: “Education is a product we sell. It also has the advantage of spreading understanding and Western culture.” — Pede
👎 No: “Too much time and trouble to vet each one for ties to Chinese intelligence.” — Mike
🤔 Unsure: “There should probably be some number, but 600,000 is way too many. It is also true that if all Chinese students were banned, many colleges and universities would be in dire financial trouble.” — Dwight
_POP QUIZ_
Trump wants to sign an executive order that will do what?
Today’s newsletter was written by Brandon Goldman, Anthony Constantini, and Ariel David. We scoured 100s of sources to bring you stories and insights you won’t find in the mainstream media.
See you tomorrow.
