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August 18, 2025 6 mins

Zelensky Meets Trump at the White House — Ukraine’s president presses for security guarantees, and Trump pointedly refuses to rule out U.S. troops in a post-war peace deal.

Intel Bailout or Corporate Socialism? — The Trump administration floats a controversial proposal for the U.S. Treasury to take an equity stake in Intel in exchange for Chips Act funds.

Dominion vs. Newsmax Settlement — A last-minute $67 million settlement avoids trial, reinforcing that defamation carries real costs and accountability matters.

Redistricting Wars: California vs. Texas — Gavin Newsom’s gamble on new maps could backfire, potentially handing Republicans more long-term congressional seats.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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