Nations – Prologue Journal

Iran Hackers Sought to Send Stolen Trump Campaign Information to Biden Camp

New York Times The emails were part of a sweeping effort by Iran to steal and disseminate sensitive internal communications between aides working for former President Donald J. Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/us/politics/iran-hacking-trump-biden.html

John Kirby denies US involvement in Lebanon device attacks: ‘We want to see the war end’

Fox News National Security communications adviser John Kirby shot down multiple questions Wednesday about possible U.S. involvement in the explosion of hundreds of electronic devices used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon. “We were not involved in [Tuesday’s] incidents or [Wednesday’s] in any way. And I don’t have anything more to share,” Kirby said when asked…

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hizballah, and Iran’s other regional partners. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3910605/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-israeli-minister/

Sheriff calls the border wall ‘racist’ while seated next to mom of woman allegedly killed by illegal migrant

Fox News An Arizona sheriff told House lawmakers Wednesday a proposal for a wall on the southern border has a “racist component” to it unless a wall is built on the United States’ border with Canada as well. Testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security on the border crisis, Santa Cruz County Sheriff David…

Harris holds slim lead over Trump in latest poll

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the poll, 50% of its participants are ready to support Harris at the presidential election, with 48% of those polled supporting Trump https://tass.com/world/1845045

21 Juveniles Charged With Making School Threats in South Carolina

New York Times The charges are part of a sprawling investigation into more than 60 threats targeting schools in 23 counties since a mass shooting on Sept. 4 in Georgia in which four people were killed at a high school. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/us/south-carolina-school-threats-charges.html

Islamic State terrorists seeking to destabilize situation in Afghanistan — diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Of special concern for us are security risks stemming from the continuing terrorist activities of the Islamic State Afghan wing,” Vasily Nebenzya said https://tass.com/politics/1845043

House Defeats Mike Johnson’s Spending Bill as Government Shutdown Looms

New York Times Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the stopgap funding bill, which was tied to new rules requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/us/politics/mike-johnson-spending-bill-shutdown.html

Hong Kong cuts base rate by half point in lockstep with US Fed’s aggressive bid on economy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong cut its base rate cut by 50 basis points for the first time in four years, kicking off a cycle that would help businesses and homeowners. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3278874/hong-kong-cuts-base-rate-half-point-lockstep-us-feds-aggressive-bid-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

After Fed Rate Cuts, Will the Economic Vibe Improve by the Election?

New York Times Polling shows voters feel persistently sour about the economy, a confounding dynamic for Democrats. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/us/politics/fed-economy-harris-trump.html