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Thursday, October 1, 2026

The day in brief

Trump met South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung in New York, announcing $200B in new US investment under a broader $350B Korea deal.

  • — Diplomacy/economy: Met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, announced $200B in new US investments as part of a $350 billion Korea package; Treasury's Bessent said Iran's economy will have "nothing" left within two weeks.
  • — Judicial nominations: Nominated Todd Butler (5th Circuit), Philip Aubart (Middle District of North Carolina), and Brian Meyers (Eastern District of North Carolina).
  • — Regulatory actions: Administration finalized new lower fuel economy standards replacing Biden-era rules, and reinstated a sexual misconduct rule for schools.
  • — Immigration/funding: Reported cancellation of nearly $1 billion in funding tied to immigration and race-focused programs via a "pocket rescission."
  • — Travel: Experienced weather delays affecting travel to Oklahoma, driving up from Texas after flights and helicopters could not land; earlier spoke to reporters before and after Air Force One/Marine One departures.
  • — Commentary: Praised Boeing's 737 Max performance, claimed credit for eliminating the "Iran nuclear threat" in one night, and said consumer prices are falling under his administration.

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