The Justice Department has instructed over a half dozen U.S. attorney's offices to draft plans investigating George Soros and his Open Society Foundations for potential charges including racketeering, arson, wire fraud, and material support for terrorism. The Open Society Foundations issued a statement on September 25th, 2025, unequivocally condemning terrorism and denying any funding of such activities, stating their work is peaceful, lawful, and dedicated to strengthening democracy. The foundation labeled the accusations as politically motivated attacks on civil society intended to silence speech and undermine the First Amendment. This development follows reporting that the DOJ is investigating the organization. The directive from a senior Justice Department official, obtained by Yashar, outlines the potential charges. The Open Society Foundations, started and funded by George Soros and currently run by his son Alex, asserted that their grantees are expected to abide by human rights principles and comply with the law. In economic news, President Trump announced on September 25th, 2025, that the economy is experiencing a "Golden Age," with GDP revised upward to a strong 3.8% for the second quarter, driven by high consumption and retail. Capital spending has reportedly increased by approximately 15% since the beginning of the year, with the Treasury Department emphasizing that the private sector and the American people are the primary beneficiaries. Separately, a discussion arose regarding the potential financial implications of mass Reduction in Force (RIF) if a government shutdown occurs, noting that severance payments could be massive and lead to a cycle of firing and rehiring. In other news, Representative Bob Onder met with faculty and Jewish student leaders at Washington University on September 25th, 2025, to discuss combating antisemitism on college campuses. Meanwhile, Micah J. Rasmussen criticized the National Archives for distributing an unredacted copy of Representative Mikie Sherrill’s military records to a political opponent, calling it a "dirty trick" by the Trump administration. Iran's Head of Atomic Energy, on September 25th, 2025, accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of harassment and disruption against Iran's nuclear program, despite statements from President Pezeshkian in New York about seeking a fair compromise. Separately, Ted Sorrell posted on X on September 25th, 2025, about enthusiastically casting his vote for Winsome Sears, John Reid, Jay Jones, and Jessica Anderson.
