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Oct 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump warns of an economic depression if Democrats win Congress, while Ukraine reports U.S. restrictions on its drone satellite communications. Inflation data shows prices outpacing wage gains, though Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in January. Additionally, Cornell’s president admits to ignoring a student’s rape report, a Texas prosecutor considers charging an ICE officer for hitting a pedestrian, and the family of a man killed by a tiger urges the public to stop sharing the video.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Venture X-Card Trump campaign travel and economic warnings Ukraine drone restrictions via Starshield Inflation report and wage growth Social Security COLA and Cornell University scandal Cornell University no-confidence resolution ICE officer incident in Houston Zoo tiger attack and social media reaction Luna the dog found in Yellowstone Sponsor: Mattress Firm End of broadcast
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