~ Trump’s U.N. speech reveals a world realigned by his policy and pressure, with China in the wings

Del Beccaro: As the AI/Quantum computing age takes hold, the risks to the World from rogue states rises exponentially.  Trump message that he is unwilling to kick the can down the road in favor of removing tyrants and making major realignment deals like in Greenland,  Venezuela and the Middle East represents a challenge to the complacency and arrogance of the World Establishment. 

~ Trump, Xi Seek Trade Stability and Deals–AI, Tariffs, Iran Loom Large

~Trump made historic gains with black voters in 2024. Republicans face long odds to maintain them in 2026

~ Best-Case Midterm Scenarios for Democrats and Republicans

Economic Update

~ US Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% to a More Than Two-Year High – The increase further weighs on a housing market already suppressed by elevated prices and sluggish sales.

~ AOC issues thinly veiled threat to Kamala Harris as Democrats gear up for White House fight  – Brutal poll reveals where Californians stand on Gavin Newsom v Kamala Harris as 2028 enthusiasm plummets

~ Top California medical school discriminated against white, Asian applicants: DOJ

~  Del Beccaro in the CA Post: California education isn’t as bad as Steve Hilton says — it’s worse