Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a framework for a TikTok deal, with President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to speak on Friday, September 19th, to finalize the agreement. This development follows principal level talks in Madrid and signals a potential resolution to ongoing negotiations concerning the platform's future. In legislative news, the Senate is scheduled to vote at 5:30 PM UTC today on a resolution, proposed by Senator Thune, to confirm certain presidential nominations in groups for the first time. This vote follows a precedent change from the previous week. Meanwhile, Republican senators are expressing growing impatience with President Trump regarding Russia sanctions, with Senators Tillis, Ernst, and Bacon voicing concerns about the administration's approach and advocating for action. Separately, Representative Tim Burchett stated on CNN that leadership is unresponsive to rank-and-file concerns about security, warning that "someone is going to get killed." In New York, Antonio Delgado is challenging Governor Kathy Hochul in the upcoming primary, testing a generational change campaign strategy. Additionally, an INL-supported Costa Rican Coast Guard unit, in coordination with DEA, intercepted a boat carrying 1.9 metric tons of cocaine, bringing the total seized by Costa Rican partners in 2025 to 18 metric tons. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eulogized Charlie Kirk, calling him a "tremendous, tremendous friend of Israel" and a defender of Western civilization. Memphis residents are expressing concern over crime, with one resident stating a desire for the National Guard's intervention if it would stop the crime. Representative Ashley Hinson shared a post about a Sunday dinner in Iowa. President Trump also indicated he may federalize Washington D.C., with Mayor Muriel Bowser scheduled to appear before Oversight this week. Previous reports detailed ongoing government funding negotiations ahead of a September 30th deadline and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Jerusalem.
