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REAL NEWS PRESIDENT TRUMP DOESN'T WANT YOU TO MISS Confirm Brett Kavanaugh -The Wall Street Journal “Judge Kavanaugh was right to call the confirmation process a ‘disgrace’ in his passionate self-defense,” The Wall Street Journal editorial board writes. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s “allegation should have been vetted privately, in confidence, as she said she would have preferred. Instead ranking Democrat Dianne Feinstein held it for six weeks and it was leaked—perhaps to cause precisely such a hearing circus.” Consumer Confidence Rises to Highest Level in 18 Years -CNBC “Consumer confidence rose in September, notching its highest level in about 18 years. The Conference Board’s index rose to 138.4 this month from 134.7 in August,” Fred Imbert reports. “Consumers’ assessment of current conditions remains extremely favorable, bolstered by a strong economy and robust job growth,” said Lynn Franco, the Conference Board’s director of economic indicators. Trump Addresses U.N. General Assembly: We Choose ‘Independence’ Over ‘Global Governance’ -The Washington Free Beacon “President Donald Trump spoke about globalism and national sovereignty in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday,” Jeffrey Cimmino writes. “I honor the right of every nation in this room to pursue its own customs, beliefs and traditions. The United States will not tell you how to live, work or worship. We only ask that you honor our sovereignty in return,” the President said. Trump, at UN General Assembly, Signs Major Trade Deal with South Korea, Reveals Possible Kim Jong Un Meeting 'Soon' -Fox News “President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in signed a major agreement of Trump’s trade agenda Monday, on a busy day at the U.N. General Assembly,” Frank Miles reports. “This agreement will reduce bureaucracy and increase prosperity in both of our countries. Workers in South Korea and America will find new customers and new opportunities to expand and grow,” President Trump said. Trump to UN: ‘We Commit to Fighting the Drug Epidemic Together’ -CBS News “President Trump vowed Monday to work with the United Nations and its member countries to fight drug trafficking and addiction across the globe,” CBS News reports. “U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres applauded Mr. Trump for ‘focusing a global spotlight on the world drug problem,’ adding, ‘we have never needed it more.’” Trump Health Chief: Premiums to Drop for Popular ACA Plan -The Associated Press “Premiums for a popular type of ‘silver’ health plan under the Affordable Care Act will edge downward next year in most states, the Trump administration's health chief announced Thursday,” Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar reports. “Azar's numbers were in line with a broader independent analysis earlier this month by Avalere Health and The Associated Press, which found premiums and markets stabilizing nationwide.” How Trump Rescued Our Economy from Obama’s ‘New Normal’ -The Daily Signal “It’s hard to believe that just two short years ago, our economy was limping along with no sign of a massive boom around the corner. Beyond any shadow of a doubt, the pivotal factor in the last two years has been President Donald Trump,” Michael Busler writes. “The real median income is set to hit a record level by the end of 2018.” Nikki Haley: John Kerry's Secret Talks with Iran are 'Anti-American' -Washington Examiner “U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley charged Wednesday that former Secretary of State John Kerry's ongoing talks with Iran are ‘anti-American,’” as they undermine U.S. diplomacy, Pete Kasperowicz reports. “What Secretary Kerry did was not only disrespectful, it was hurtful to America,” Ambassador Haley said. How Trump Rescued Our Economy From Obama’s ‘New Normal’ “It’s hard to believe that just two short years ago, our economy was limping along with no sign of a massive boom around the corner. Beyond any shadow of a doubt, the pivotal factor in the last two years has been President Donald Trump,” Michael Busler writes in The Daily Signal. Growth under President Trump has “driven down underemployment, increased the proportion of Americans in the labor force, increased the number of part-time employees finding full-time work, boosted wages, and reduced the unemployment rate overall. This all will lead to ever higher incomes for families. The real median income is set to hit a record level by the end of 2018.” Click here to read more. “President Trump and Japan Foreign Minister Shinzo Abe agreed Wednesday to negotiate a new trade deal between the two countries. A centerpiece of the proposed deal would be increased U.S. car sales in Japan and Japanese agriculture sales in the U.S.,” S.A. Miller writes in The Washington Times. “It can only be better for the United States. It couldn’t get any worse than what has happened over the years,” the President said. “Over the first two years of his administration, President Trump has prioritized policies that promote American competitiveness and U.S. interests in trade deals as well as focus on lowering the cost of healthcare and the price of medicines,” Grover Norquist and Alex Hendrie write in the Washington Examiner. “Just 100 days since the administration rolled out their drug pricing plan, at least 15 manufacturers have committed to lowering drug prices. In this time period, there have been 60 percent fewer price increases, and 54 percent more price decreases.” In Fox News, Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH) writes that it is abundantly clear that President Trump’s tax cuts are working. “The U.S. is the largest economy in the world and is getting stronger every day thanks to the leadership of President Trump,” Rep. Renacci concludes. “First Lady Melania Trump announced she’ll be visiting four ‘beautiful and very different’ countries when she travels to Africa next month on her first major solo trip abroad,” Caitlin Yilek reports in the Washington Examiner. “This will be my first time traveling to Africa and I am excited to educate myself on the issues facing children throughout the continent, while also learning about its rich culture and history,” the First Lady said.