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In today's issue:

• Trump set to depart for Asia

• East Wing demolition is complete

• Annual inflation picked up in September

• Trump cuts off trade negotiations with Canada

• SNAP nears November deadline

• Social Security’s 2026 increase

🛫 IN THE WHITE HOUSE

Let’s take this party to Asia:

President Trump is traveling to Asia this evening for his first visit since returning to the White House.

His schedule: Trump is flying to Malaysia tonight, arriving on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Malaysia). He will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.

He will then fly to Japan to meet with the country’s new pri

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