U.S. deports dozens of migrants to Ukraine amid war

The latest NPR, PBS News, Marist poll indicates a decline in approval ratings for Republicans, reflecting low confidence in both major political parties among voters. This trend suggests a challenging political landscape as the midterm elections approach.

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll arrived in Kyiv on a fact-finding mission as the U.S. pushes for new peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Driscoll is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit.

President Trump emphasized the significance of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia partnership, describing it as one of the most consequential globally. He highlighted a $1 trillion investment in American projects, positioning himself as a notably Saudi-friendly president in recent history.

President Trump has proposed a plan to enhance semiconductor chip manufacturing in the United States, which includes the employment of foreign workers. These workers would be utilized primarily to train American workers for high-tech jobs in the industry.

President Trump's agreement to sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia could significantly shift the military balance in the Middle East. This deal raises concerns among Israeli and U.S. officials regarding the potential erosion of Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME) in the region.

Ukraine's military has launched four U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at the southern Russian city of Voronezh, according to the Kremlin. This action has drawn accusations from Russia that Ukraine is targeting civilian areas with the missiles, which were provided to Kyiv by the Biden administration in 2023 under specific usage restrictions.

The U.S. trade deficit decreased by nearly 24% in August, attributed to President Donald Trump's extensive global tariffs that have led to a reduction in imports. This significant drop reflects the impact of trade policies on the economy.