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Oct 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast as states declare emergencies, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits the USS Abraham Lincoln. The report also covers President Trump’s Texas rally, GOP candidate Mike Rogers distancing himself from tariffs, and the FBI foiling a planned Mall of America attack. Finally, Federal Reserve minutes indicate likely future rate hikes, prompting a global stock market decline.

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