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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Trump-Xi summit, US-Iran talks, and Arctic security deal headline a day when American diplomacy is running on multiple high-stakes tracks simultaneously, with diesel prices and a press freedom ruling adding domestic pressure.

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foreign-policy

Trump and Xi Hold White House Summit as Trade, AI, Taiwan, and Detained Americans Dominate the Agenda

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington for a state visit — his first trip to the US in more than a decade — to meet with President Trump at the White House. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and Iran, among other issues. Ahead of the summit, China expanded export controls on drug precursors and issued new guidelines on fentanyl-related crimes. Trump is expected to raise the cases of detained Americans, including a US seismologist and Myanmar scholar Min Zin, who has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups describe as a 'black site' in China. The summit includes a state dinner, with GM CEO Mary Barra reported to be among the attendees. Notably, a Chinese corporate delegation is unlikely to participate, according to the Wall Street Journal. Markets showed caution ahead of the talks, with Wall Street falling while oil prices and bond yields rose.
Sep 22China expanded export controls on drug precursors and issued guidelines on fentanyl-related crimes ahead of the summit; Wall Street Journal reported Chinese corporate delegates unlikely to attend.
Sep 23 (early)Reuters reported China's recent purges of top military commanders, raising questions about its war-fighting capabilities.
Sep 23Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for state visit; summit with Trump scheduled at the White House, including a state dinner with US business leaders such as GM CEO Mary Barra.
Sep 23Wall Street fell while oil prices and bond yields rose ahead of the summit, reflecting market uncertainty about outcomes.

Why It Matters

This summit is the highest-stakes US-China diplomatic encounter in years, with immediate consequences for American businesses, consumers, and national security. Tariffs from the ongoing trade war have left the US trade deficit intact while China continues recording a surplus, raising questions about Washington's actual leverage. Both governments resist calls to slow AI development and are expected to agree only to limited cooperation on AI safety, leaving key risks unresolved. Taiwan's government is maintaining close contact with Washington on arms sales, a flashpoint Beijing has labeled a "red line." Bipartisan voices in Congress and advocates for political prisoners are pressing Trump to secure releases including Jimmy Lai, now nearly six years into detention in Hong Kong.

What's Next

  • Whether Trump raises detained Americans with Xi will be closely watched — families of Min Zin and a US seismologist say they expect Trump to make those requests directly.
  • Any trade agreement or tariff adjustment coming out of the summit will face scrutiny given evidence the existing tariffs have not closed the US trade deficit.
  • Congress is already signaling pressure from both parties — Senate Democrats on AI export controls and GOP senators opposed to the summit's optics — which could constrain whatever Trump agrees to.
  • Taiwan is monitoring arms sales discussions closely, and China's stated 'red lines' on Taiwan and human rights could limit how far any joint statement goes.
Confidencemoderate
Agreementmixed
foreign-policy

Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran at UN While US and Iranian Officials Hold First Talks Since June Ceasefire Collapse

President Trump addressed the UN General Assembly on September 22, threatening to 'annihilate the Islamic Republic' of Iran if a deal is not reached, while simultaneously disclosing that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines — the first such contact since a ceasefire collapsed in June. Trump said he expects a settlement could come after the US midterm elections and that further talks would follow 'in the very near future.' Iran submitted conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to the US representative, according to Reuters, though Iran subsequently denied it had dropped its previous preconditions. Qatar mediated the sideline talks and has publicly stated it is determined to keep diplomacy alive.
Mar 2026US-Iran war begins, now approaching seven months in duration
Jun 2026Ceasefire between US and Iran collapses; sides exchange fire intermittently
Sep 22, 2026Trump addresses UNGA, threatens to 'annihilate' Iran; US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold three-hour sideline meeting with Iranian FM Araghchi, mediated by Qatar; Iran submits Hormuz reopening conditions to US representative; oil prices fall; Trump discloses talks and says further meeting coming
Sep 23, 2026Iran denies dropping preconditions; Pezeshkian delivers defiant UNGA speech calling Iran a 'victim of terrorism'; US delegation walks out; Brent crude falls below $99; multiple countries suspend Iran flights under US secondary sanctions pressure; Qatar publicly vows diplomacy must not fail

Why It Matters

The US-Iran war, now approaching seven months, is squeezing global energy markets: the Strait of Hormuz closure keeps oil prices elevated, affecting fuel costs for American consumers and businesses. The first direct-channel talks since June represent a potential opening, but Iran's public rejection of claims it dropped preconditions — combined with Pezeshkian's defiant UN speech — signals the two sides remain far apart. The diplomatic and military signals are running simultaneously: Trump is threatening renewed military strikes while his envoys negotiate, creating maximum uncertainty for markets, US allies, and American voters ahead of midterm elections. Republican Senate candidates in competitive races are already breaking with Trump by calling for a quick end to the conflict, reflecting domestic political pressure the war is generating.

What's Next

  • Further US-Iran talks expected 'in the very near future' — Trump confirmed this after the sideline meeting, though no venue or date has been specified.
  • Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved — whether the US takes reciprocal steps to ease pressure on Tehran is the immediate decision point.
  • Midterm elections loom as Trump's stated timeline for a deal — Republican candidates distancing themselves from the war signal growing GOP political vulnerability on the issue.
  • Oil markets and Hormuz shipping traffic will serve as near-term barometers of whether diplomacy is gaining traction or breaking down.
Confidencehigh
Agreementmixed
legal

DOJ Defends Trump's White House Media Ban in Court Filing, Citing National Security; Hearing Scheduled Today

The Justice Department filed a court brief defending President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds, arguing that access is a 'privilege, not a right' and citing national security concerns as well as accusations that the outlets spread 'falsehoods.' A federal court hearing is scheduled for today, at which the three news organizations are set to ask U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly to lift the ban. Separately, Trump confronted CNN chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins at the UN General Assembly, telling her she 'shouldn't be here covering me,' even as the banned outlets continued to cover him at the UN. When asked whether he would comply if the court ruled against him, Trump declined to answer directly.
Sep 21CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court challenging their ban from White House grounds.
Sep 22Trump told CNN's Kaitlan Collins at the UN General Assembly 'you shouldn't be here covering me'; Trump declined to say whether he would comply with an adverse court ruling; former VP Harris publicly criticized the ban.
Sep 22DOJ filed its court brief late in the day defending the ban, citing national security and accusing the outlets of spreading falsehoods.
Sep 23Federal court hearing before U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly is scheduled, at which the three outlets will ask the court to lift the ban.

Why It Matters

The case puts a First Amendment question before a federal court: whether the government can selectively bar news organizations from White House grounds based on how they cover the president. The DOJ's 'privilege, not a right' framing, combined with Trump's refusal to commit to following a court ruling, leaves open whether any judicial order would be enforced at all. Reporters at the three outlets are currently unable to access White House briefings, events, or grounds — a restriction that affects their ability to cover the executive branch on behalf of their audiences. A ruling either way would shape how future administrations manage press access to the White House.

What's Next

  • U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly is scheduled to hear arguments today — his ruling could grant or deny a temporary injunction restoring access.
  • Trump's refusal to say whether he would comply with an adverse ruling raises the prospect of a constitutional standoff if the court rules against the ban.
  • If the court issues an injunction, the administration may appeal, escalating the case to a higher court with broader First Amendment implications.
  • National Review's editorial call for Trump to rescind the ban suggests some right-leaning voices may apply political pressure independent of the legal outcome.
Confidencehigh
Agreementmixed
intelligence-defense

Trump Signs Trilateral Arctic Security Deal with Denmark and Greenland, Announces Two New Military Bases

President Trump signed a trilateral security agreement with the governments of Denmark and Greenland on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The deal authorizes the United States to build two new major military bases in Greenland, expanding the existing US military presence on the Arctic island. The agreement was signed at a formal trilateral signing event and simultaneously reaffirms Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, which holds semi-autonomous status. Trump stated the US would immediately begin developing a large military presence at appropriate locations.
Sep 22, 2026 ~3:45 PM UTCTrilateral signing event held at the UN General Assembly; full agreement text published by the White House.
Sep 22, 2026 ~4:22 PM UTCTrump publicly announces plans for two 'very major' US military bases in Greenland.
Sep 22, 2026 ~7:41 PM UTCABC News reports the deal is signed but characterizes it as not a 'complete' change.
Sep 22, 2026 ~9:03 PM UTCWhite House publishes additional summary release headlined 'President Trump Inks Historic Arctic Security Agreement.'
Sep 22, 2026 ~9:37 PM UTCBBC publishes full coverage noting the sovereignty reaffirmation as a central deal element.
Sep 23, 2026 ~9:12 AM UTCReuters publishes report noting Greenland's qualified welcome and describing trust between the parties as 'shaky.'

Why It Matters

The agreement resolves — at least formally — a prolonged diplomatic standoff between Washington and Copenhagen that had strained the US-Denmark relationship. Washington gains expanded military access in Greenland as great-power rivalry in the Arctic sharpens, while Denmark and Greenland secured something the standoff had put in question: an explicit reaffirmation of Danish sovereignty, which Trump's repeated public calls to acquire the island had contested. The agreement's durability is not certain: Reuters reports that Greenland welcomes the military pact but that trust remains shaky, signaling that local sentiment on the island has not fully normalized despite the signing.

What's Next

  • Base construction planning will begin — the US must identify and agree on specific locations with Danish and Greenlandic authorities before ground can break.
  • Greenland's semi-autonomous government will face domestic pressure to monitor implementation — Reuters flags lingering trust issues that could complicate cooperation.
  • The deal's sovereignty reaffirmation will be tested if Trump publicly revisits acquisition rhetoric, as he has done repeatedly since his first term.
  • Congress may weigh in on funding for two major military bases — large overseas construction projects typically require appropriations approval.
Confidencehigh
Agreementmixed
economy

Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.52 Per Gallon as Trump Backs Export Ban, Drawing Industry Opposition and Internal Administration Dissent

Diesel prices reached an all-time high of $6.52 per gallon on average as of Tuesday, September 23. President Trump has stated support for a ban on U.S. diesel exports, saying he has called for such a measure. Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated the administration is 'examining' the proposal. The idea has drawn backing from farm-state Republican senators including Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who argue a ban would increase domestic supply and lower prices. However, U.S. Energy Secretary Wright has stated a diesel export ban would not work. Analysts cited across multiple outlets have warned such a ban could hurt rather than help fuel markets, and American oil companies are reported to be fiercely opposed to the measure. European diesel prices rose on news of the potential ban, with analysts describing a U.S. export suspension as potentially 'catastrophic' for global supplies. The proposal is also splitting GOP senators, with some opposing it despite farm-state pressure.
Sep 22, early eveningTrump publicly states he has called for a diesel export ban; Treasury Secretary Bessent says the administration is 'examining' the proposal.
Sep 22, eveningThe Hill reports the proposed ban is splitting GOP senators, with farm-state Republicans backing it and others opposed.
Sep 22, late eveningReuters reports analysts say a diesel export ban would hurt, not help, fuel markets.
Sep 22, late eveningBBC News publishes that Trump says he would back a ban on diesel exports as Republican lawmakers apply pressure.
Sep 23, early morningReuters reports oil is holding near two-week lows while diesel 'crack spreads' — the refining margin for diesel — hit a record.
Sep 23, middayCBS News confirms diesel prices hit an all-time high of $6.52 per gallon on average.
Sep 23, middayEnergy Secretary Wright publicly states a diesel export ban would not work.
Sep 23, afternoonFinancial Times reports European diesel prices are climbing on the prospect of a U.S. export ban, with analysts warning of catastrophic global supply consequences.

Why It Matters

At $6.52 per gallon, diesel powers the trucks and freight trains and farm equipment that move goods and grow food across the United States — meaning record prices feed directly into higher costs for groceries and freight right now. The administration is internally divided: the president and some lawmakers favor an export ban as a quick fix, while the Energy Secretary and industry experts argue it would backfire by distorting global markets and potentially reducing refinery output. American oil companies are openly opposing the proposal. They have historically been among this administration's closest political allies. Globally, the mere prospect of a U.S. ban is already pushing European diesel prices higher, illustrating how tightly interconnected fuel markets are and how quickly a policy signal can ripple outward.

What's Next

  • The administration must decide whether to formalize the export ban proposal — Energy Secretary Wright's public opposition signals a potential intra-cabinet standoff.
  • Republican senators from farm states and oil-producing states are on opposite sides — Senate floor dynamics will reveal which coalition holds more leverage.
  • Global markets are already repricing on the rumor — any formal White House announcement could trigger sharp moves in European and Asian diesel markets.
  • Federal Reserve officials are watching energy-driven inflation closely — Fed's Barkin noted inflation may not be limited to energy and tariff shocks, complicating the rate outlook.
Confidencemoderate
Agreementmixed
foreign-policy

Russia Strikes Kyiv After Trump-Zelensky Meeting on Proposed Energy Infrastructure Truce

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, September 22, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, during which the two discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire covering attacks on energy-related infrastructure. Trump predicted a deal between Russia and Ukraine could be close. Following those talks, Russia launched drone strikes on Kyiv, killing six people according to Al Jazeera. Zelensky, in a Wall Street Journal interview, defended Ukraine's ongoing strikes on Russian oil refineries, stating that Ukrainian lives outweigh energy price concerns, and said Putin is unlikely to halt attacks without greater pressure from Washington. Secretary of State Marco Rubio separately said Ukraine had struck US-linked ships and infrastructure on multiple occasions in recent months, calling it a concern. Zelensky is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly today.
Sep 22Rubio publicly discloses that Ukraine has struck US-linked ships and infrastructure multiple times in recent months.
Sep 22Trump and Zelensky meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly; Trump predicts a Russia-Ukraine deal is close and discusses an energy infrastructure truce.
Sep 22Zelensky warns Russia is planning a new mass attack on Ukraine.
Sep 22–23Russia launches drone strikes on Kyiv, killing six people, in the hours following the Trump-Zelensky talks.
Sep 23A senior NATO commander warns publicly that Putin is becoming more risk-tolerant as the war drags on.
Sep 23Zelensky defends Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries in a Wall Street Journal interview, stating lives outweigh energy prices.
Sep 23Zelensky is scheduled to address the 2026 UN General Assembly.

Why It Matters

The Kyiv drone strikes — coming within hours of Trump and Zelensky discussing an energy truce — cast immediate doubt on Russia's willingness to observe any such agreement. For Americans, the conflict carries direct stakes: Rubio's disclosure that US-linked ships and oil supplies have been hit by Ukrainian strikes introduces a real, if reportedly unintentional, risk of US assets being drawn into the war's crossfire. A senior NATO commander's warning that Putin is becoming more risk-tolerant cuts against the diplomatic momentum, suggesting the talks may not be matched by conditions on the ground.

What's Next

  • Zelensky's UN General Assembly address today is a key moment — watch for how he publicly frames the energy truce proposal and Ukraine's conditions for any deal.
  • Russia's response to the energy truce proposal remains the central unknown — Moscow has not publicly accepted, and the Kyiv strikes suggest no immediate restraint.
  • Rubio's US-linked ships disclosure could complicate US military and diplomatic support for Ukraine — watch for congressional or administration follow-up.
  • Ukraine's reported move to give frontline commanders more authority may signal preparation for a sustained fight regardless of truce talks.
Confidencemoderate
Agreementmixed
health

Trump Administration Removes 760,000 ACA Enrollees, Citing Fraud and $2.2 Billion in Savings

Vice President JD Vance and Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced Tuesday that the administration is removing approximately 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges. Officials say the enrollments were fraudulent, unauthorized, or otherwise ineligible, and that canceling the associated subsidy payments will save an estimated $2.2 billion in taxpayer funds. Vance made the announcement alongside Oz at an event for the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. The announcement was made Tuesday; the removals are underway or imminent.
Sep 22 (morning)Daily Wire and The Hill report pre-event details of the planned Vance-Oz announcement on ACA fraud
Sep 22 (afternoon)Vance and Oz hold White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud event; announce removal of ~760,000 ACA enrollments
Sep 22 (evening)AP and ABC News publish full reports on the 760,000-enrollee removal announcement
Sep 22Separate lawsuit filed by Medicaid enrollees, health advocacy groups, and Columbus, Ohio challenging administration's medically-frail exemption definition under work requirements
Sep 23 (early AM)ABC News publishes follow-up article referencing Vance's anti-fraud task force and the 750,000 figure

Why It Matters

Roughly three-quarters of a million people stand to lose health coverage, or have already lost it, under this action. The administration characterizes all affected enrollments as fraudulent or ghost accounts — Dr. Oz was quoted saying 'these are not real people' — but that framing has not been independently verified, and no outside audit or court determination has been cited. People who were legitimately enrolled but flagged in error would have no coverage as a result. The action also unfolds alongside a separate legal challenge — brought by Medicaid enrollees, health advocacy groups, and the city of Columbus, Ohio — contesting how the administration is defining eligibility exemptions from Medicaid work requirements, part of widening litigation over low-income health coverage access.

What's Next

  • Courts may be asked to block or review the ACA removals — no litigation has been filed yet per available sources, but advocacy groups are already active on related Medicaid rules.
  • The separate Medicaid work-requirement lawsuit, filed by enrollees and health groups, moves toward early legal proceedings — outcome could affect millions more.
  • Congress could scrutinize the fraud methodology — how the 760,000 accounts were identified has not been publicly detailed in available sources.
  • Affected enrollees may seek reinstatement through exchange appeals processes — capacity and timelines for those processes remain unclear.
Confidencemoderate
Agreementmixed
foreign-policy

Trump Meets Venezuela's Acting President Rodriguez at UN as Machado Is Blocked from Returning Home

President Trump met with Venezuela's acting president, Edmundo Rodriguez, in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly — their first face-to-face meeting since the US-backed removal and arrest of former president Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez described the encounter as 'historic.' Separately, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado — who has been in exile in Panama since December 2025 — was reportedly blocked from re-entering Venezuela on three separate occasions over a 24-hour period. The Inter-American Development Bank's head is reportedly working on a $2.5 billion loan for Venezuela but is facing pushback from the bank's board. Large crowds of Venezuelans and Venezuelan-Americans gathered outside the UN in New York to protest Rodríguez's presence at the General Assembly.
Dec 2025Maria Corina Machado smuggled out of Venezuela to accept the Nobel Peace Prize; begins exile in Panama.
Early 2026Nicolás Maduro arrested and transferred to US custody following what Trump called 'Operation Absolute Resolve.'
Early 2026Delcy Rodríguez installed as Venezuela's acting president, handpicked by Trump.
Sep 22, 2026Trump addresses UNGA, says 'to the victor belong the spoils' in reference to the Venezuela operation.
Sep 22–23, 2026Machado reportedly blocked from entering Venezuela on three separate occasions over 24 hours.
Sep 23, 2026Trump meets Rodríguez at a New York hotel — their first in-person meeting since Maduro's capture.
Sep 23, 2026Large crowd protests Rodríguez's UN presence at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza in New York.
Sep 23, 2026Reuters reports IDB head is working on a $2.5 billion Venezuela loan but faces board pushback.

Why It Matters

The meeting signals that the Trump administration is actively shaping Venezuela's political transition on its own terms — installing and legitimizing a leader it selected while keeping the ousted Maduro detained in the US. Whether that project holds is another matter. Machado's repeated blocking at Venezuela's border puts the interim leadership's credibility to the test — US-backed, yet unable or unwilling so far to guarantee the Nobel Peace Prize laureate's safe return. The street protests in New York track those same doubts, with Venezuelans abroad skeptical that the change in power is a genuine break from the Maduro era rather than a reshuffling of the same political class. The IDB loan dispute suggests international financial institutions share the hesitation: they are divided on how fast to extend economic support to the Rodriguez government.

What's Next

  • Whether Machado will be permitted to return to Venezuela is an immediate test of the interim government's democratic credibility — her continued exile undercuts US claims of liberalization.
  • The IDB's $2.5 billion loan proposal faces board opposition; its fate will shape how quickly international capital flows toward Venezuela's new government.
  • The Hill opinion piece and broader commentary signal growing pressure on the US to push Rodriguez toward scheduling free elections — a demand the administration has not yet made explicit.
  • Trump's 'to the victor belong the spoils' framing at UNGA will likely draw sustained scrutiny from Latin American governments wary of US interventionism.
Confidencemoderate
Agreementmixed
security

Iranian Advisers and Chinese Suppliers Fuel Houthi Offensive as Saudi Oil Routes Face Sustained Disruption

Houthi forces, aided by Iranian advisers, seized Yemen's Red Sea coast in under 48 hours, per the Associated Press. Up to 169 people were killed in three days of fighting as Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for strategic coastal heights. Yemen government forces claimed control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz province, killing five Houthi fighters and wounding 20. A Wall Street Journal report identifies Chinese firms as the largest source of goods seized en route to the Houthis, adding a supply-chain dimension to the conflict. Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, knocked out earlier this month, is being tested and could resume flows within days; Riyadh has meanwhile been forced to route oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The UK has committed to refueling Saudi fighter jets and France is moving to secure energy infrastructure, per Al Jazeera. The Trump administration is separately pressuring South Korea to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz.
Early Sep 2026Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline knocked out by attacks; Saudi oil routing forced back through Strait of Hormuz
Sep 21, 2026Houthis advance on strategic highlands after Trump calls off strikes; Houthi missiles strike Saudi Arabia
Sep 22, 2026Iran signals it would reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days under conditions; Houthi offensive intensifies; up to 169 killed in three days of fighting
Sep 22–23, 2026Iranian advisers reportedly help Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast in under 48 hours, per AP sources
Sep 23, 2026Yemen government forces claim capture of Mount Qarfan in Taiz; UK confirms it will refuel Saudi jets; WSJ reports Chinese firms are the largest source of seized goods bound for Houthis; Saudi East-West Pipeline being tested ahead of possible restart

Why It Matters

Iranian operational guidance and Chinese material supply to the Houthis have drawn great-power competition directly into a fight over a critical energy chokepoint — the conflict's stakes now reach far past its origins as a regional proxy war. With Saudi Arabia's Red Sea bypass route disrupted and the country forced back through the Strait of Hormuz, global oil markets could yet be hit by further shocks — the East-West Pipeline is not yet back online. For ordinary Americans, sustained disruption to Gulf oil flows translates directly into pressure on fuel prices. The UK's decision to refuel Saudi jets draws a NATO-adjacent power more explicitly into the conflict, while US reluctance to intervene directly — with Trump declining a Saudi request to fight the Houthis — leaves allies managing the crisis largely without US military backing.

What's Next

  • Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline restart will be closely watched — if flows resume within days, it reduces but does not eliminate Hormuz dependency.
  • South Korea faces a concrete decision on the Strait of Hormuz troop request — rejection could strain the US-South Korea alliance at a sensitive moment.
  • China's response to the WSJ supply-chain report may determine whether Beijing applies pressure on Houthi backers — Reuters reported China asked Iran to limit Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
  • Yemen government forces' claim of Mount Qarfan control will be tested — if Houthis retake the position, it signals the coastal offensive is far from contained.
Confidencemoderate
Agreementbroad

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