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Op-ed: Trump 'bold, brave, and right' on Iran war
A Reason Magazine op-ed argues President Trump defied most advisors including VP Vance on the Iran war, with support from former Secretary Rice. It calls Iran a mortal enemy since 1979 and warns a nuclear-armed Iran could attack the US and Israel.
Die Welt: US signs oil deal with Venezuela's Maduro regime, opposition slams lack of transparency
The deal reportedly grants the US a 35% stake in Venezuela's second-largest oil company, a 100-year extraction license, and first-refusal rights on 20% of its oil. Exiled opposition leader Machado distanced herself from Washington for the first time.
South Korea unveils record KRW 73.28 trillion defense budget amid North Korea threats and Trump alliance doubts
The budget, up 8.2% from last year, focuses on strengthening self-defense capabilities, with funding for the KF-21 fighter nearly tripling to KRW 3.3 trillion, and prepares for the transfer of wartime operational control from the US by 2029.
Trump's shadow looms over BRICS summit in Delhi as Modi hosts Putin and Xi
Analysts say the summit is unlikely to produce a consensus statement openly criticizing Washington due to deep internal divisions and reluctance from India, China, and the UAE to antagonize the White House.
Ford caught in Washington crossfire over China ties: criticized by GOP, praised by White House in one day
Ford Motor faced conflicting signals from Republicans and the Trump administration this week over its partnerships with Chinese companies. On Sept 9, the House Select Committee on China criticized Ford for warning against Chinese automakers while collaborating with them; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called Ford's China ties 'troubling.' Hours later, the White House praised Ford as a 'great American company,' and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had recently lauded some of the same moves Duffy criticized. Ford said it was puzzled, noting its dialogue with the administration had been productive.
Trump's tariff escalation on Canada sparks GOP midterm election concerns
According to The Hill, Republican strategists worry the trade war has become a significant midterm liability. Senators Susan Collins and Kansas's two GOP senators are reportedly at a loss to explain Trump's approach.
Trump: AI won't cause extinction, predicts Republican midterm win
Trump said the war with Iran will not continue until the end of his term, reiterated U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz now calling it 'Trump Strait,' and claimed the U.S. has taken over Venezuela's 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.
