Did J.D. Vance Just Make His 2028 Pitch?
Summary
Vice President JD Vance faces speculation about a 2028 presidential run after a speech at the GOP convention, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio remains focused on South American diplomacy. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed sweeping new bills regulating addictive social media features and AI chatbots for minors. Markets await a pivotal US inflation report ahead of the Fed's meeting, with investors watching the 10-year Treasury yield closely. Additionally, WSJ reporters discuss the 25-year legacy of the global war on terror, noting the US succeeded in eradicating groups but failed to…
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Preview: Vance, Inflation, and 9/11 Anniversary
JD Vance hints at 2028 presidential run
California passes social media and AI chatbot laws
Markets await key US inflation report
Calshi expands into perpetual futures for stocks
Pentagon considers $5B loan to AI startup Fluidstack
Adobe hits 100M users with freemium AI strategy
Preview: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Interview: US withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan
Assessing the current state of Afghanistan and Taliban
Terror group fragmentation and regional stability
Defining success in the Global War on Terror
Blowback theory and radicalization consequences
Opportunity cost of war vs great power competition
Closing remarks and credits
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