It’s August 24, 2026. Buckle up, we’ve got another big week ahead of us. Thanks again to all those who continue to let me know you’ve preordered the book I wrote with my brothers, WTF America. We are truly grateful!
Here are today’s top stories:
A military exercise in South Korea was canceled not due to Trump’s recent comments, but because U.S. forces are spread thin due to the Iran War
Energy markets are flashing more warning signs as the regional conflict threatens infrastructure and already-thin petroleum buffers
Trump escalates his trade war with Canada as Canadian officials openly discuss cutting off energy and critical minerals to the U.S.
Senate Democrats are demanding a public hearing into the treatment of U.S. service members deployed overseas after MeidasTouch’s reporting
The K-shaped economy continues, as high earners and asset holders do increasingly well while everyone else feels the pain of Trump’s decisions
Scott Bessent’s schemes at Treasury are off to a rocky start
MAGA allies admit that allegiance to Trump is the most important thing in a Senate candidate above all
CA AG Rob Bonta has canceled settlement talks with Paramount, accusing the company of acting in bad faith
Trump amplifies dangerous posts calling his political opponents “terrorists”
The White House faces backlash on social media after posting memes related to the IndyCar event in DC
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Now let’s dive into all the above stories and more.
