The Weekly Primer is a ‘pop-up’ newsletter that highlights the latest developments from the Trump White House with a view into the deeper agenda underway.
What’s ahead on the Trump 2.5 Agenda?
The Angle – This week will deliver a clear verdict on the White House, Congress, and GOP, with the day after the midterms marking a new political era.
A dual battle is beginning on the left and right to define the competing visions that will be put to voters in 2028.
Coming up this week
Election Day Looms | Tuesday’s midterms will see several close Senate races, particularly in Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Texas, and South Carolina, with the GOP hoping to retain overall control. The House remains even more uncertain due to heavy redistricting but is expected to lean Democrat. Meanwhile, 36 governor races are on the ballot, with Ohio in the spotlight.
Final Rally at Lincoln Memorial | The president will hold an event at the Lincoln Memorial on Monday afternoon where he will highlight projects marking America’s 250th anniversary and his vision on the eve of the election.
Iran Negotiations in Background | With expectations rising that escalation is close at hand in the Middle East, intense talks in Doha have sought a reprieve on key issues.
US-Canada Talks to Resume | President Trump and PM Carney have indicated that the contours for future discussions are in place.
Rumors Grow of Cyber Attack Threat | Wild speculation has grown amid heightened fears of an AI-linked cyberattack in the coming weeks.
You may have missed
Stevens Endorses Rogers in Michigan | Senate hopeful El Sayed’s primary opponent, Haley Stevens, endorsed the Republican opponent Mike Rogers in a dramatic move Sunday.
Senator Murphy Hospitalized | The Connecticut lawmaker suffered a stroke and is being closely monitored.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Flees to US | The defeated presidential candidate fled through Argentina to Florida in a daring escape from potential arrest, where he is expected to find asylum.
Limited Ukraine Ceasefire Ends | A narrow ceasefire negotiated by First Lady Melania Trump enabled the evacuation of civilians from Oleshky but has now expired.
Binance Attack Blamed on North Korea | One of the most significant cases of cryptocurrency theft took place last week on the leading exchange, Binance, which the FBI has blamed on North Korea.
Readings & Viewings
Snapshots from around the media from the past week.
New York Times | “Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot.”
60 Minutes | Extended Interview with Abdul El Sayed
X | Huckabee versus Tucker
“For individuals and institutions aligned with the Trump 2.5 agenda, there is no time like the present because, by November 2026, the mid- term elections could end in—possibly—Democratic control of Congress and, thus, a political shift. Any number of world events could also divert and redirect the current agenda.”
- p. 162 “The Way Forward” | Trump 2.5: A Primer (2025)