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Israel Strikes Back, Trump Targets Crime, Hurricane Melissa Touches Down, and the Fed's Big Gamble
•Netanyahu Orders Strikes on Hamas: Israel retaliates after Hamas returns only partial remains of hostages. •Trump Eyes National Guard Expansion: The president signals plans to deploy the National Guard to crime-plagued American cities. •Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica: With 185-mph winds and catastrophic storm surge, the storm leaves American and British tourists stranded. •Federal Reserve Meets Without Data: With the government still shut down, Jerome Powell faces a major test: cut rates to help small businesses or hold the line on inflation. Erick Erickson breaks down the four major…
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