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Do the math, Zo: The United States spends immense amounts of money feeding and caring for the poor — far more than it does on war.

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Zelensky Expects War To Continue Through Winter, As Witkoff-Kushner Deliver 'Upbeat Assessment' From Putin Meeting

Despite Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner having delivered 'upbeat assessments' (per AFP) to Kiev after meeting with President Putin in Moscow over the weekend, Ukrainian President Zelensky has told his citizenry to prepare for a brutal winter, as the war is set to continue through this period.

A senior Ukrainian presidential official said Sunday that the US team brought new, "more effective" proposals for ending the war. "It's not the same as it was before. This one now is more effective. They're still talking. This is actually the most important part," the official said to AFP.

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This marked Witkoff-Kushner's first trip to Kiev - as they've been playing point for Trump efforts at negotiating the end to conflicts from the Middle East to Gaza to Eastern Europe. However, many have pointed out they are un-elected, not formally appointed, and hold no official government offices - and do not have prior track records as high level diplomats. 

Zelensky after being briefed on US talks with Putin remarked: "We very much hope that we will be able to reach agreements with our American partners, and we are counting on the support of our European partners if the war continues in winter — and this is how it appears at the moment."

This comes after the Kremlin reportedly told Americans Saturday it was feeling "confident" its forces would advance more, deeper into Ukraine from eastern territories that Russia already holds.

Kushner said: "Hopefully this trip has come out with some new ways to advance forward. I think we've learned a lot from the trip."

It's unlikely that President Putin takes these two men very seriously, especially Trump's son-in-law, who seems to hold this top envoy position for no other reason than being family. And of course Witkoff is a real estate mogul. Both Kushner and Witkoff are Jewish - which has some bearing on failed Iran negotiations, as well as prior Gaza peace efforts - given Tehran doesn't trust them, but sees them as having divided loyalties. The Kushner family has for decades been close personal friends of Netanyahu, with the Israeli leader having on occasions stayed at their private residence.

Hundreds of thousands dead in the Ukraine proxy war, which holds the potential to escalate into nuclear confrontation with NATO... and the guys that Trump sends sit and ruminate about the "incredible stories and memories" they will share in retirement:

🇺🇸 Witkoff to Putin:

President Putin, thank you so much for having us.

We were sitting outside just now, me, Jared, Kirill, Yuri, and we were talking about, when we retire, we will have all these incredible stories and memories, and yours will be right at the top of it all. pic.twitter.com/w8HoGg5o54

— MAKS 26 🇺🇦👀 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) September 5, 2026

Trump had promised to end the Ukraine war from his very opening days in office, which of course proved absurdly unrealistic. But he did energize the MAGA base by placing this as a top priority.

However, the reality remains: the US has continued providing deep intelligence assistance to Ukraine, it has continued to approve missile and other weapons transfers to Kiev, and has given a greenlight for Ukraine to send long-range drones against sensitive assets on Russian soil. Halting these things could be an actual catalyst toward peace settlement, but so far by all appearances these US support programs are going strong.

T-shirts...

Thanks for the $400 Billion Steve and Jared. Check it out, we printed some t-shirts with whatever money we have left. https://t.co/dujLcZdiwW

— Alex Christoforou (@AXChristoforou) September 7, 2026 Tyler Durden Mon, 09/07/2026 - 10:50

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GOP Bets On Trumpapalooza To Defy Midterm History

Authored by Carolina Lumetta via RealClearPolitics,

Texas-based Republican strategist Rebecca Trahan is excited to see the first-ever GOP midterm convention come to Dallas next week. More specifically, she hopes it will bring yet more national attention and dollars to the Senate campaign for state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

"I think [the convention] can be very motivating. I hope that the event does encourage and get people to get out and vote," Trahan told RealClearPolitics. "I hope that it drives a lot of money to the Paxton campaign because they really need it, and I know that Texas really needs Ken Paxton as the next senator considering our options."

Trahan says Paxton's Democratic opponent James Talarico is a more formidable challenger than many Republicans realize. She said the convention is a welcome burst of energy onto the scene but would be better if it were more accessible. The two-day event will not be aired in full on national television networks, and it competes with the beginning of the school year and the start of football season on the two nights of speeches.

"I really applaud the RNC for doing everything that they can to help Texas candidates, and especially to help Ken Paxton, because we need it," Trahan said.

But she's not attending the convention either.

"For me, if I'm going to a fundraiser, I prefer that it be a little bit more private," Trahan said. "I love conventions, but there is so much work to be done just this weekend alone, and block walking and phone banking. So I chose to stay back and do that."

The Republican National Committee promised a "Trumpapalooza" as the president takes the stage on both convention nights. Several Republican candidates have hemmed and hawed on whether they'll attend the rally-like event, and the RNC has opened attendance to the public, hoping to gin up both base and prospective voter support.

"We are trying to reach those low- and mid-propensity voters that came out for President Trump in 2024, and we're trying to communicate to the American people the contrast that they have on the ballot this cycle," RNC spokeswoman Natalie Baldassarre told RCP.

Vice President JD Vance previewed the party's message during a White House press briefing Thursday. For the past year, the Trump administration has highlighted the One Big Beautiful Bill, rebranded as the Working Families Tax Cuts. In recent weeks, they've argued that Democrats who opposed the legislation would essentially be raising taxes if they win and would try to reverse Trump's actions over the past two years.

"My elevator pitch is actually very simple," Vance told reporters. "Do you want to live in a country that has safety and security and prosperity? If the answer is yes, and I think most Americans do, then vote for congressional Republicans over congressional Democrats on every single issue. The Democrats have taken the side of fraudsters, of criminals, and of far-left interest groups over the side of the American people."

But the strategy of hosting a midterm convention in Texas in September could be a double-edged sword.

"I don't know how much I want to be part of this," one Republican House member told RCP. "It's just going to be a highly orchestrated Trump thing where they'll trot out some members."

Many Republican candidates, particularly those in tight races, have either declined to attend the convention due to scheduling issues or have not revealed their plans, according to reporting from Politico and CNN. During a midterm year, even one or two days spent away from the campaign trail is considered wasted time. To that effect, House Speaker Mike Johnson already canceled the final weeks of the House session this month so that members may remain in their districts.

The low level of enthusiasm does not appear to be worrying the White House. Vance said the point of the convention is to bring the full force of the Trump administration to help the GOP, which does not necessarily require candidates to be on the stage.

"That doesn't concern me," Vance said during the briefing. "We can make the argument as much as possible that if you elect congressional Democrats, you're going to see higher prices, worse energy, higher taxes, and more fraud. The president and I can go and make that argument on national TV. We don't need a congressman in a tight race to be there in all cases."

Conventions in midterm years are often glorified revelries with little concrete purpose, especially when the identity of the party's eventual presidential nominee is unknown. Trump first publicly floated the idea of a midterm convention last year. Then, the RNC voted during its January annual meeting to change the charter rules to allow for such an event. Trump confirmed the date and location in another Truth Social post in June.

While the GOP has never done something like this before, Democrats were once quite practiced at it. The party would often host a mid-cycle convention until the mid-1980s, when then-Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk shuttered the tradition. He complained that would-be presidential candidates used the stage to attract attention for themselves rather than all the races down-ballot that needed support. The entire event he summed up as "places for mischief."

This year, the DNC again teased that it might return the practice, but in its own annual meeting, members shot down the idea. DNC Executive Director Roger Lau said in a statement that the party had "baited" the GOP into throwing money down the drain for a midterm convention, giving the DNC an advantage in spending. But that strategy might not have panned out. The RNC reported a record $130.3 million in cash on hand by the end of July. The DNC reported roughly $16 million at the same time, along with nearly $18 million in debt.

Most congressional Republicans are paying roughly $25,000 each to attend the convention, though each state party manages its own ticket packages. Other affiliated organizations, such as the National Republican Congressional Committee, are offering additional perks like breakfast with House leadership and special access for up to $100,000, according to an NRCC flyer first reported by Politico. The RNC also designated tickets for state parties, which then determined how to distribute them. Instead of delegates, the seats will be filled with members of the public, according to the RNC.

RNC Chair Joe Gruters told Newsmax this week that the convention will be a landing place for the party's messaging. He appeared optimistic that of the 35 competitive House races this cycle, Republicans can defy conventional wisdom and defend the congressional majority.

"We think we can defy history and we have the right candidates," Gruters said. "We have the messaging, we have the resources to put behind that messaging, and so, we're well on our way."

The messaging will focus on key portions of the president's agenda, including last year's tax cuts, border enforcement, energy policy, trade, and more. But it will have to dodge some pitfalls, such as the ongoing war with Iran, high inflation and gas prices, a controversial deal to subsidize Venezuelan beef, concerns about data centers, and the president's sinking approval ratings. Vice President JD Vance will keynote the first night, and the president will close out Thursday night with his own address.

Tyler Durden Mon, 09/07/2026 - 10:25

The activist took to Instagram Saturday to share that she had "a blast" competing in the North American Championships in Pittsburgh — despite losing.

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