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MeidasTouch Sunday Message

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  MeidasTouch Sunday Message Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network Sep 20 Hey everybody, this is Ben Meiselas, co-founder of the MeidasTouch Network, here with my Sunday message. As you know, the Sunday message is my favorite post I do every week, where we can reflect on what’s already occurred and what’s happening in the week ahead. I want to thank all of our subscribers at the outset for making this network possible. Our growth is made possible thanks to you. As we expand our international coverage, our Washington, D.C. bureau, our expansion into different channels, that’s all made possible by you, so thank you. All right, let’s get into it. Obviously, the economic picture got grimmer this week, and Donald Trump seems to continue to plunge this country into more difficult times. That’s an understatement. Oil is at record highs, which means gas and diesel are at record highs. We saw some diesel shortages in areas like North Texas and Southeast Michigan and certain stations in Orla...

Weekend Edition | Another ICE Shooting, Trump Mulls Blowing Up 'Entire Nation' of Iran

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Support independent journalism Without readers like you, we wouldn’t exist. DONATE Sunday, September 20, 2026 'This Violence Cannot Continue': ICE Shooting of Man in Austin Sparks Outrage "ICE has been terrorizing our country for far too long," said Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar, who represents the district where the shooting occurred. Know someone who would enjoy the Common Dreams newsletter? Help us spread the word by forwarding this email to your family and friends.   Secret Trump Drug Deals Reveal Perks for Big Pharma, Uncertainty for Patients "The Trump team appears to be doing more to protect pharma profits than patients’ pocketbooks,” said Public Citizen.   'Do I Blow the Entire Nation Up?': Trump Says He's in 'Deciding Mode' on Iran War A senior Iranian official said that “our conditions are an end to the war on all fronts, the release of our frozen funds, and an end to the naval blockade."   Trump Greenland D...