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Trump taps Mark Savaya for Iraq special envoy

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I’m pleased to announce that Mark Savaya will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. Mark’s deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship, along with his connections in the region, will help advance the interests of the American people.

Mark played a key role in my campaign in Michigan, where he, along with others, helped secure a record vote among Muslim Americans. Congratulations, Mark!” Trump posted.

Savaya is the owner of Leaf and Bud, a marijuana dispensary described as the largest in the Detroit area. He is also reportedly very close to Trump and his team, with his Instagram featuring many photos of him alongside the president.

One Detroit reporter detailed past donations from Savaya to Trump, including roughly $25,000 to his unsuccessful 2020 campaign.

While Trump has not publicly discussed Iraq as much as other Middle Eastern countries during the first year of his second term, his attention has certainly been focused on the region.

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### Israel Strikes Gaza and Halts Humanitarian Aid After Claiming Hamas Violated Ceasefire

Most recently, Trump facilitated a landmark peace deal between Israel and Hamas, ending a war that lasted about two years. However, that deal appeared to be in jeopardy earlier on Sunday, after Israel claimed that Hamas terrorists fired upon IDF troops.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3856493/trump-taps-mark-savaya-iraq-special-envoy/

The Us@250 Experience

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**Pride. Reckoning. Aspiration.**

As an American, you can experience all of these feelings at the same time: hold pride in our progress, reckon with our problematic past, and aspire for a better future.

That is at the heart of New America’s *Us@250* initiative—an effort to deepen our understanding of our national identity by expanding the American narrative to include the rich, complex histories of all of us.

Ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, join New America this fall for robust conversations on these themes with policymakers, visual artists, community organizers, and more.

Together, we’ll explore the truths and contradictions about ourselves and our country through poetry, film, comedy, story, and music.

We’ll also ask big questions: Given the nation’s history, who might we become if we truly live up to its founding ideals? Who belongs here, and who will be welcome? And how can we make the promise of America available to all?
https://www.newamerica.org/new-america/events/the-us250-experience/

‘9-1-1’ season nine: Mark Consuelos sends two beloved members of the 118 to space, chaos ensues

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“9-1-1” fans, get ready—season nine is set to be out of this world. Literally.

ABC has just dropped the trailer for the upcoming premiere, and it promises an exciting new chapter. Mark Consuelos guest stars as CEO Tripp Houser, who finds himself in a life-threatening situation when he gets swallowed by a huge whale while kayaking. Fortunately, the brave team at the 118 is on the scene to rescue him, with Hen (played by Aisha Hinds) administering CPR.

Following his rescue, Houser calls Hen a hero and offers to reward her by sending her to space—with a guest of her choice. Hen first asks her wife Karen (Tracie Thoms), who declines. Undeterred, Hen convinces Athena (Angela Bassett) to join her on this extraordinary voyage.

As the rest of the 118 gather to watch the launch, things take a dramatic turn. Houser is warned about an impending geomagnetic storm just as the spaceship is about to take off. Despite advice from his experts to postpone the launch, he insists on going ahead. Unfortunately, all contact with the ship is lost due to the storm, plunging everyone on the ground into chaos.

Recently, On The Red Carpet caught up with Ryan Guzman, who plays Eddie, for some insight on the new season. “There’s always something crazy going on, and we’ve got something crazy going on this season too,” he shared. Guzman hinted that viewers should prepare themselves, especially for the first three episodes.

“The first one will kind of ease you into it. The second and third ones—you’re definitely clutching your pearls. You’re definitely understanding the weight of the environment we’re in. I’m trying not to give too much away because I really, really want to tell you! But there’s so many things at play. And one of our main leads is going to be in a dire situation,” he teased.

Indeed, the trailer closes with a tense moment: Hen grabbing onto Athena, holding on as tightly as she can while Athena drifts up and out of the spaceship. Talk about a cliffhanger!

“9-1-1” premieres on October 9 at 8 PM EST / 7 PM CST on ABC and will stream the following day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. For those who may not know, The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of ABC.

Be sure to mark your calendars for what promises to be a thrilling and suspense-filled new season!
https://abc7.com/post/9-1-season-preview-mark-consuelos-sends-beloved-members-118-space-chaos-ensues/17926579/

‘9-1-1’ season nine: Mark Consuelos sends two beloved members of the 118 to space, chaos ensues

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“9-1-1” fans, get ready—season nine is set to be out of this world. Literally.

ABC recently dropped the trailer for the premiere, and it features a thrilling storyline with Mark Consuelos guest starring as CEO Tripp Houser. In a jaw-dropping sequence, Houser is swallowed by a huge whale while kayaking. The skilled team at the 118 rushes to the scene, rescuing him just in time. Hen, played by Aisha Hinds, administers CPR, earning Houser’s heartfelt gratitude. He calls Hen a hero and offers to reward her by sending her to space—with a guest of her choice.

Hen first asks her wife Karen (Tracie Thoms) to accompany her, but Karen declines. Undeterred, Hen convinces Athena (Angela Bassett) to join the space voyage. The rest of the 118 crew gathers to watch this extraordinary journey unfold. But, as always, things don’t go quite as planned.

Just as the spaceship is about to launch, Houser receives an alert about an imminent geomagnetic storm. Despite his experts advising against proceeding, he pushes forward with the launch. Unfortunately, all contact with the spacecraft is lost due to the storm, sparking chaos on the ground.

In a recent interview with On The Red Carpet, Ryan Guzman, who portrays Eddie, hinted at the season’s intense drama. “There’s always something crazy going on and we’ve got something crazy going on this season too,” he said. Guzman added that fans should brace themselves for the first three episodes. “The first one eases you into it. The second and third episodes will have you clutching your pearls, really feeling the gravity of the situation. I don’t want to give too much away because I want to tell you everything! But there’s so much happening, and one of our main leads faces a dire situation,” he teased.

The trailer confirms this suspenseful moment, showing Hen desperately grabbing for Athena as she drifts away from the spaceship. *Insert shocked emoji right here!*

“9-1-1” premieres on October 9 at 8 PM EST / 7 PM CST on ABC. Episodes stream the following day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. (The Walt Disney Company is ABC’s parent company.)

Stay tuned for this thrilling new season!
https://abc7.com/post/9-1-season-preview-mark-consuelos-sends-beloved-members-118-space-chaos-ensues/17926579/