Weak Jobs Report, Airline Rule Reversal, Venezuela Provokes U.S., Trump Eyes NYC Politics

• Weak Jobs Report – Only 22,000 jobs were added in August while U.S. manufacturing lost 75,000 positions. Tariffs are hitting hard, prices are climbing, and interest rate cuts are now expected.

• Airline Rule Reversal – Pete Buttigieg criticizes the Trump administration for rolling back flight delay compensation. The rule looked consumer-friendly, but critics argue it raised ticket costs and degraded service.

• Venezuela Escalates Against U.S. – Venezuelan fighter jets flew low over U.S. Navy ships after America struck cartel-linked drug runners in the Caribbean. Tensions rise as the Trump administration signals tougher rules of engagement.

• Trump Eyes NYC Politics – Reports suggest the White House is considering appointing NYC Mayor Eric Adams as ambassador to Saudi Arabia to clear the field against socialist candidate Mamdani. Cuomo’s weak campaign may not stop the challenge.

 

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