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Trump Secures $1 Trillion Saudi Pledge

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Trump that Saudi Arabia will increase its U.S. investments to nearly $1 trillion.

“You’ve agreed to invest $600 billion into the United States and because he’s my friend, he might make it a trillion, but I’m going to have to work on him,” President Trump said from the Oval Office. “But it’s 600. We can count on 600 billion. But, that number could go up a little bit higher.”

“That means investments in plants, in companies, money on Wall Street. And what it really means for everybody, what really counts is jobs. A lot of jobs. We have a lot of jobs,” the president added.

Mohammed bin Salman then vowed to increase its investments to $1 trillion.

You’re telling me now the $600 billion will be $1 trillion?” Trump asked, to which bin Salman responded, “Definitely.”

In May, President Trump announced an economic partnership with Saudi Arabia, which committed to investing $600 billion in the United States. The deal will “strengthen our energy security, defense industry, technology leadership, and access to global infrastructure and critical minerals,” a White House fact sheet says.

Nearly $142 billion would be used to provide Saudi Arabia with “state-of-the-art warfighting equipment and services from over a dozen U.S. defense firms,” including air force advancement and space capabilities, missile defense, maritime security, border security, and upgraded information systems.

At the time, the White House referred to President Trump as the “dealmaker in chief,” stating that he had “once again secured a historic deal that strengthens America’s economic dominance and global influence.”

Paxton Defends Christian Students in New Lawsuit

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit targeting three university work-study programs that discriminate against religious students. The taxpayer-funded programs involved in the filing are the Texas College Work-Study Program, the Texas Working Off-Campus: Reinforcing Knowledge and Skills (“WORKS”) Internship Program, and the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (“ACE”) Grant Program.

According to Paxton, the programs contain “nonsectarian” restrictions that violate the First Amendment and block Christian entities and religious students.

“These anti-Christian laws targeting religious students must be completely wiped off the books,” Paxton said in a statement. “Our nation was built by patriotic Americans who had the freedom to express their religious beliefs without fear of being targeted, and we will honor that heritage by upholding the First Amendment in Texas.”

“Texas may neither exclude religious organizations from public benefits because of their faith, nor condition participation in state-funded programs on theological choices about worship, instruction, or proselytization,” the lawsuit says. “Nevertheless, the Board and the Board Members administer Texas programs prohibiting participants from engaging in sectarian activities, including sectarian courses of study, to be eligible to receive state benefits.”

“Under the Establishment Clause, exclusion of religious institutions based on theological or sectarian character amounts to impermissible discrimination,” the filing adds.

Earlier this year, Paxton advocated for public schools to implement a dedicated time for prayer and reading the Bible.

Under Senate Bill 11, the “board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school that is not operated by or affiliated with a religious organization” to “adopt a policy requiring every campus of the district or school to provide students and employees with an opportunity to participate in a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text on each school day.”

Clintons Refuse Epstein Deposition

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) revealed that Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee for their depositions regarding their connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

“Bill and Hillary Clinton are refusing to appear before House Oversight for their depositions regarding Jeffrey Epstein,” Luna wrote on X. “Notice how House Democrats suddenly have nothing to say about it.”

Hillary Clinton’s deposition was scheduled for October 9, while Bill Clinton’s was scheduled for October 14.

“By your own admission, you flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private plane four separate times in 2002 and 2003,” Bill Clinton’s August subpoena cover letter read, adding, “You were also allegedly close to Ms. Ghislane Maxwell, an Epstein co-conspirator, and attended an intimate dinner with her in 2014, three years after public reports about her involvement in Mr. Epstein’s abuse of minor.”

Hillary Clinton’s subpoena cover letter from the House Oversight Committee read, “Your family appears to have had a close relationship with both Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.”

“Moreover, your husband was allegedly close to Ms. Maxwell,4 while Ms. Maxwell’s nephew worked for your 2008 presidential campaign and was hired by the State Department shortly after you became Secretary of State,” the letter noted.

The White House released an article on the Democrats’ connection to Epstein, demanding, “It’s time for Democrats to answer for their longstanding ties to Epstein. Then, we can get back to what matters to the American people.”

“Why aren’t Democrats talking about the fact that former President Bill Clinton traveled on Epstein’s aircraft 26 times?” the White House asked. “Or the fact that one of Epstein’s victims wrote that she saw Clinton on Epstein’s island with two young women? Or the fact that Clinton’s visit to the island was corroborated by one of his former top aides?”

President Trump took to Truth Social last week to urge the Department of Justice to investigate individuals and entities affiliated with Epstein. He explained that he would direct Attorney General Pam Bondi to “investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement and relationship with Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, J.P. Morgan, Chase, and many other people and institutions, to determine what was going on with them, and him.”

North Korea Warns of Forthcoming Arms Race

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North Korea’s state-run media announced that the South Korean-United States plan to create nuclear-powered submarines could trigger an arms race.

“The United States has given approval for the ROK to build nuclear-powered attack submarines,” the White House explained in a fact sheet. “The United States will work closely with the ROK to advance requirements for this shipbuilding project, including avenues to source fuel.”

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) condemned the move, stating that the “true colors of the confrontational will of the U.S. and the ROK to remain hostile towards the DPRK to the end and predicts the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance that will get more dangerous and warns in advance the regional security situation that will become more unstable owing to it.”

The media outlet argued that “U.S. approval to the ROK’s possession of nuclear submarine is a serious development that destabilizes the military security situation in the Asia-Pacific region beyond the Korean peninsula and causes the situation of impossible nuclear control in the global sphere.” It further explained that South Korea’s possession of a nuclear submarine is a “strategic move” that will “spark a hot arms race.”

Earlier this month, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that the United States’ alliance with South Korea will focus on deterring threats emerging from North Korea. He emphasized there are “a lot of threats in the world which we’re prepared for, and we’ve had a lot of good faith conversations, but centered around ensuring that the ROK is able to, as we move forward, work with them, lead the conventional defense here on the peninsula against North Korea.”

United Nations Adopts Trump’s Peace Plan

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The United Nations voted to adopt President Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan. Russia and China abstained from the 13-0 vote.

US Ambassador Mike Waltz said following the vote that the decision will chart a “new course in the Middle East for Israelis and Palestinians and all the people of the region alike.”

“Today’s resolution represents another significant step towards a stable Gaza that will be able to prosper and an environment that will allow Israel to live in security,” Waltz said.

“Congratulations to the World on the incredible Vote of the United Nations Security Council, just moments ago, acknowledging and endorsing the BOARD OF PEACE, which will be chaired by me, and include the most powerful and respected Leaders throughout the World,” President Trump declared on Truth Social. “This will go down as one of the biggest approvals in the History of the United Nations, will lead to further Peace all over the World, and is a moment of true Historic proportion!”

“Thank you to the United Nations, and all of the Countries on the U.N. Security Council, China, Russia, France, The United Kingdom, Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, South Korea, Pakistan, Panama, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia,” he continued. “Also thank you to those Countries that weren’t on this Committee, but strongly backed the effort, including Qatar, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkiye, and Jordan. The members of the Board, and many more exciting announcements, will be made in the coming weeks.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated the decision, applauding President Trump and his “tireless and devoted team.” He noted that the “courage and sacrifice of our brave soldiers, along with President Trump’s diplomatic efforts, helped bring home all of the living hostages and most of the deceased ones.”

Larry Summers Steps Back After Epstein Correspondence Surfaces

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Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard University president Larry Summers announced he will step back from public commitments following the release of email exchanges with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The messages, made public by the House Oversight Committee, raise new questions about ongoing ties between elite public figures and Epstein’s network, even years after his 2008 conviction for sex crimes involving minors.

Summers described his decision as “one part of my broader effort to rebuild trust and repair relationships with the people closest to me.” He confirmed he will continue teaching at Harvard but is stepping away from public-facing roles and advisory positions. The email correspondence reportedly spans from 2013 until shortly before Epstein’s 2019 arrest. One March 2019 exchange includes Epstein referring to himself as “your wing man,” suggesting a level of personal familiarity that had not previously been acknowledged.

The fallout has been swift. A senior Trump administration official publicly urged institutions to sever ties with Summers in response to the emails, citing ethical concerns and reputational risk. The content of the emails contradicts earlier claims that contact between the two had ended years prior. Critics have questioned why high-profile individuals maintained associations with Epstein after his conviction, and what those connections may reveal about oversight failures.

Summers’ links to Epstein are now under renewed scrutiny, particularly regarding his leadership roles at Harvard and within financial institutions. As more documents emerge, the episode underscores growing demands for accountability among powerful figures once connected to Epstein’s social and professional circle.

Trump‑Attempted Assassination Plot Uncovered: Digital Trail Raises Questions

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New details have emerged suggesting the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, may have had a significant digital footprint. This challenges earlier reports suggesting he left little trace online.

According to a column by Miranda Devine, Thomas Matthew Crooks, the alleged shooter, operated at least 17 online accounts across various platforms. These included DeviantArt, YouTube, Google Play, and others, where he reportedly engaged with content ranging from political material to niche internet subcultures. Devine also claims that Crooks used gender-neutral pronouns and showed signs of shifting political ideologies in the years leading up to the attack.

Initial FBI reports after the shooting indicated Crooks had no social media presence and no publicly posted manifesto. However, Devine’s reporting suggests Crooks had been politically active online, with activity going back as far as 2017. She points to changes in his online behavior beginning around 2020, with more erratic and extreme language reportedly appearing over time.

The FBI has since stated it reviewed hundreds of thousands of files, conducted over 1,000 interviews, and examined multiple electronic devices as part of its investigation. FBI Director Christopher Wray and officials continue to maintain that Crooks acted alone and did not publicly reveal his motives in advance.

Despite the FBI’s position, questions remain about how a digital trail of this size could have gone unnoticed or unreported for months. The potential gap between official conclusions and new independent findings has prompted renewed interest in the case.

Crooks opened fire from a rooftop during Trump’s campaign rally, injuring the president in the ear and killing one attendee. The attack is still considered a lone-wolf act with no confirmed ties to extremist groups.

Rep. Brad Sherman Denies Watching Porn on Flight, Blames Platform Algorithm

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Rep. Brad Sherman (D‑Calif.) is under scrutiny after photos circulated showing him viewing what appear to be sexually suggestive images on his iPad during a flight. He denies the images constituted pornography and says the content was pushed by the algorithm on X (formerly Twitter).

According to widely shared posts, Sherman was photographed gazing at his tablet screen while aboard an airplane, where the displayed images featured scantily clad women. He acknowledged viewing the images, but insisted they were not explicitly pornographic and argued the content surfaced in his “For You” feed, which he says is driven by automated recommendation algorithms.

Sherman stated he scrolled through more than a thousand posts during the flight, and when asked if he found himself lingering on images of women he replied, “If I see a picture of a woman, might I look at it longer than a sunset? Yeah.” He said the incident raises questions about whether algorithm‑driven content targeting is working as intended. “Is it pornography? I don’t think … Elon Musk thinks so. Is it appropriate? No,” he added.

The viral nature of the images triggered strong reactions. A social‑media post by an account named “Dear White Staffers” amassed millions of views and ignited commentary including from Donald Trump Jr., who simply responded “Yikes!!!!” Meanwhile Sherman used the moment to again call for release of the Jeffrey Epstein‑related files, posting a doctored image showing his iPad screen replaced with the phrase “Release the #EpsteinFiles.”

The episode touches on public‑official conduct, privacy in public spaces, and the role of recommendation algorithms on social platforms. Whether the optics will carry lasting political consequences remains to be seen.

Amazon Aims to Replace Menial Warehouse Jobs With AI and Robotics

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Amazon is accelerating its shift toward automation, with plans to eliminate repetitive warehouse roles in the coming years. The company’s robotics chief says the goal is to phase out jobs considered menial or mundane, raising questions about the future of labor at one of the world’s largest employers.

Speaking at Web Summit 2025, Tye Brady, Amazon’s Chief Technologist for Robotics, stated the company’s intent is to “eliminate every menial, mundane and repetitive job” across its operations. Brady described generative AI and robotics as some of the most transformative tools available, capable of reshaping warehouse and logistics work.

Amazon has invested heavily in automation over the past decade, deploying a range of robots including advanced packing arms and systems capable of tactile sensing. These machines are now central to many fulfillment centers. Despite the expansion of automation, Brady emphasized that jobs would shift rather than disappear entirely, noting that Amazon sees retraining as a core part of its workforce strategy.

The company has committed $2.5 billion over five years to workforce development and retraining programs aimed at helping employees transition into new roles. However, Amazon recently laid off 14,000 corporate workers, and total headcount has dipped below its 2021 peak of 1.6 million.

Amazon’s strategy reflects a broader trend across the logistics and tech sectors, where efficiency and cost-cutting often drive investment in AI and robotics. As companies scale back reliance on human labor for routine tasks, concerns persist about how displaced workers will transition and whether retraining efforts can match the pace of automation.

While automation may improve operational speed and safety, it also raises long-term questions about job stability, career mobility, and how the labor market adjusts to rapid technological change.

University of Evansville Sparks Backlash Over Abortion-Themed Class Project

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A course at the University of Evansville partnered with a pro-abortion student group to produce a public event promoting abortion narratives, raising concerns about political activism within academic programs. The project, part of a credited class, featured student-produced monologues supporting abortion access.

The course is offered through the university’s “ChangeLab” program, which describes itself as combining academic credit with real-world community impact. One ChangeLab course titled “Reproductive Rights and Student Organizations” teamed up with the Intersectional Pro-Choice Assembly (UEIPCA) and the Menstrual Equity Club to host a performance called “Monologue A.” The university bulletin said the event aimed to highlight how reproductive rights policies “shape real lives.”

Students in the class were tasked with organizing the production, collecting anonymous abortion-related stories from the campus community and editing them into 12 spoken-word monologues. The event, held in early November, was framed as an advocacy effort. According to the class description, students sought to build support for organizations “that support reproductive freedom” and possibly connect with national groups in that space.

Critics argue this blurs the line between education and political activism. The term “reproductive freedom” is commonly associated with abortion advocacy groups, raising questions about whether the course promoted a one-sided view. There was no indication of a similar platform being offered to students who oppose abortion or support pro-life causes.

The university’s role in promoting or supporting this performance is also under scrutiny. The event was publicly promoted on official campus channels.

The course and its associated event highlight a broader national trend of academic institutions engaging directly in political or social advocacy, often without offering balanced perspectives on divisive issues.

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