1. Republican Midterm Chaos and Campaign Incompetence: I explain why Republicans are risking Senate losses through bad primary choices and incompetent campaign strategy, and why voters should be frustrated heading into the 2026 midterms.
2. Trump, Starlink, and Covert Support for Iranian Protesters: Reports reveal the U.S. helped smuggle Starlink terminals into Iran, aiding protesters against the regime. I break down what this means for U.S.-Iran policy and nuclear tensions.
3. DHS Funding Blocked as Shutdown Looms - Senate Democrats have blocked Department of Homeland Security funding. TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard operations could face disruption while Border Patrol and ICE remain funded.
4. DOJ Accused of Spying on Lawmakers Over Epstein Files: Speaker Mike Johnson and House leaders are furious after revelations that the Justice Department tracked lawmakers reviewing unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files, raising serious separation-of-powers concerns.

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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