The Trump administration is engaging with major Wall Street investment firms, including Apollo and Cerberus, in an unprecedented effort to directly involve private investors in U.S. national security initiatives, as reported by the Financial Times. This development was shared via X on October 21st, 2025, within the 5:02 AM to 5:32 AM UTC reporting window. While specific details of the initiatives were not immediately disclosed, the involvement of firms like Apollo and Cerberus signifies a new approach to leveraging private capital and expertise for national security objectives. This outreach aims to integrate some of Wall Street's largest investors into the administration's security strategies. This news emerges amidst ongoing discussions regarding the potential folding of NASA into the Department of Transportation, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy meeting with Republican Senators on October 21st, 2025, within an earlier reporting window. Additionally, demolition work at the White House East Wing for a new ballroom reportedly began within a previous reporting period on October 21st, 2025, approximately 3:45 AM UTC, according to the Washington Post. President Donald Trump also recently indicated a consideration of importing Argentine beef amid struggles faced by U.S. ranchers.
