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Aug 26, 2025 | Poso Daily Brief
26 AUG 25 - August Cabinet Meeting SITREP
1. Economic and Regulatory Policy
Turner (HUD) told Trump that Opportunity Zones, now permanent, have lifted 1M people from poverty and attracted $90B in private investment. He projected hundreds of thousands of new housing units and jobs with several million more expected to benefit.
Vought (OMB) reported 245 deregulatory actions against 8 new rules in eight months, a 30:1 ratio that tripled Trump’s public goal. He highlighted NEPA and WOTUS reforms as the most sweeping rollbacks in U.S. history.
Greer (Trade) contrasted Trump’s record with Biden’s, noting wages fell 2.1% under Biden but rose 3.3% in Trump’s first quarter. He said tariffs forced Japan and Korea into $900B investment pledges and pushed the EU into tariff concessions on its $20T market.
Lutnick (Commerce) told Trump he blocked a $7.4B Biden-linked nonprofit payout and turned Intel’s $11B subsidy into a 10% U.S. equity stake. He said tariffs are now the central tool for bringing semiconductor production back onshore.
2. National Security and Foreign Policy
Ratcliffe (CIA) told Trump the agency had refocused under his orders, providing the intelligence that enabled the Iran strike and prevented wars in South Asia, the Caucasus, and Africa. He said flawless military operations are only possible with flawless intelligence.
Witkoff (Envoy) reported that Trump’s direct calls stopped Cambodia–Thailand fighting within 72 hours and that new Abraham Accords signatories are in play. He added that peace initiatives in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran are under active discussion this week.
Hegseth (Defense) said the Pentagon has abandoned political correctness, restored drill instructor authority, and rebuilt munitions stockpiles. He proposed renaming it the Department of War to reflect Trump’s warrior ethos and focus on readiness.
Rubio (Senate) and Gabbard (DNI) told Trump that coalitions in Latin America are now working with the U.S. to dismantle cartels and block migration flows, crediting his border strategy and stressing unity of intelligence, diplomacy, and force under his leadership.
3. Domestic Workforce, Veterans, and Infrastructure
Collins (VA) reported the claims backlog dropped from 260K to under 150K in four months with more than 1M new appointments enabled by expanded hours and community care. He said VA approval ratings hit 93 percent, the highest on record.
Duffy (DOT) told Trump that cutting DEI and environmental mandates allowed road, bridge, rail, and pipeline projects to move faster. He said the $12.5B FAA modernization contract is advancing at record speed.
Bondi (DOJ) and Noem (DHS) reported D.C. crime fell sharply within 12 days of Trump’s surge order. Park Police morale rose after he authorized pursuit authority and expanded hiring. Local unions credited him with restoring life to law enforcement.
Burgum (Interior) and Wright (Energy) said coal, timber, and mineral operations are reopening to secure cheap electricity for AI and semiconductor growth. They warned China’s power buildout is a threat and Trump reiterated energy dominance as decisive.
FINAL WORD
Trump’s cabinet reported outcomes across the board: billions invested and millions lifted through Opportunity Zones, deregulation at record scale, tariffs pulling foreign concessions, intelligence crippling adversaries and preventing wars, crime falling in Washington, veterans receiving faster care, and the military restored to a warrior ethos, all tied directly to his directives.
On today's episode of Human Events Daily, officials at Trump's cabinet meeting said Opportunity Zones brought $90 billion and lifted 1 million from poverty, deregulation hit 30 to 1, tariffs forced $900 billion, and the VA backlog dropped 100,000. His team added intelligence crippled Iran’s program, wars were stopped, D.C. crime fell fast, and the military’s warrior ethos was restored.
