The best of the day from the Allies. Headlines link to the original; we add a line on each.
The Federal Reserve at a Time of Uncertainty
American Enterprise Institute — Desmond Lachman says wars, a wobbling AI boom, a French bond crisis and a Super El Niño make any rate forecast ahead of next week’s Fed meeting a guess.
Medicare for All Is Popular—Until People Find Out How It Would Work
City Journal — Chris Pope uses Maryland’s decade-old hospital revenue caps to argue that the financing behind Medicare for All means fewer patients treated and pricier care for the rest.
US Trade Policy after the 2026 Midterm Elections
Hudson Institute — Thomas Duesterberg expects voters, courts and a new Congress to rein in unilateral tariffs after November, with modest trade liberalization possible but no return to the old WTO order.
Biden-Appointed, Mexican-Born Judge Reins In DHS As Agents Hunt For Noncitizen Voters
The Daily Wire — A federal judge has barred DHS from field interviews of likely citizens in nine states through Election Day, pausing the order until Friday so the administration can appeal.
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