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Drone Deals, China Tariffs, Foreign Election Pivot & Redistricting Battles
• Foreign Election Silence: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces a new directive limiting U.S. commentary on foreign elections unless vital to national interest—signaling a shift toward restraint and sovereignty in diplomacy. • U.S.–Ukraine Drone Swap: President Trump and Zelensky negotiate a military tech deal—Ukraine sends battle-tested drones, America sends weapons. A strategic win-win to outpace China and Russia in unmanned warfare. • China Tariffs Spike: A 93.5% tariff on Chinese battery materials marks a bold escalation in the trade war. It's about national security, but will it…
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