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September 22, 2025

FOX BUSINESS | Mortgage rates fall again, refinances jump to highest level since 2022

Mortgage rates dropped again this week, with Freddie Mac reporting the average 30-year fixed rate at 6.26%—down from 6.35% last week and near an 11-month low—spurring a surge in refinancing as nearly 60% of mortgage applications shifted to refis following the Fed’s quarter-point rate cut.

NEW YORK POST | Charlie Kirk’s legacy of grace triumphs over hate: His bravery is what America needs most

Erika Kirk delivered an emotional, Christ-centered eulogy at her husband Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Glendale, Arizona, declaring forgiveness for his assassin and urging love over hate, while speakers including Stephen Miller, JD Vance, and President Trump praised Kirk’s legacy as immortal, inspiring millions through his faith, courage, and commitment to truth.

WASHINGTON TIMES | Trump to honor allies, award Ben Carson with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump announced Saturday at Mount Vernon that Dr. Ben Carson, former neurosurgeon, HUD secretary, and pro-life faith leader, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, surprising Carson at an American Cornerstone Institute dinner where Trump also honored White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and teased a forthcoming award for Goya Foods’ Bob Unanue.

DAILY CALLER | Senate Confirms Mike Waltz As UN Ambassador

The Senate confirmed Mike Waltz as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in a 47–43 vote, with three Democrats crossing the aisle to support the former Trump national security adviser, filling the final vacancy in President Trump’s Cabinet just ahead of the UN General Assembly.

THE FEDERALIST | Massive Downward Jobs Revision Reveals The Media Lied About Biden’s Economic Record

The Bureau of Labor Statistics slashed Biden-era job growth estimates by 911,000, validating GOP skepticism of inflated data and exposing how corporate media misled the public with glowing headlines that masked a weakening labor market, delaying Fed rate cuts and leaving Americans paying the price.

FROM THE WHITE HOUSE

H-1B FAQ

President Trump signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025, requiring a $100,000 fee for all new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 as part of his push to curb visa program abuses, while directing DHS, State, and Labor to pursue further reforms including higher prevailing wage levels and prioritizing high-skilled applicants.

ICYMI: White House Releases Powerful Tribute Video Honoring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

The White House released a three-minute tribute video this week honoring Charlie Kirk, blending clips of his speeches, rallies, and family moments with footage from memorials and vigils nationwide, all set to a heartfelt narration by his wife Erika, who declared: “You have no idea the fire you have ignited.”

FROM THE PRESIDENT

The CDC’s announcement that deadly Chagas disease from “kissing bugs” is now endemic to the United States exposes yet another failure of border security and public health oversight that puts American families at risk.

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CDC declares Chagas disease endemic in the US, marking a dangerous milestone for American public health
“Kissing bugs” spread this potentially fatal parasitic disease that often goes undetected until severe heart damage occurs
Disease transmission linked to increased insect migration and inadequate vector control measures
Limited public awareness and diagnostic capabilities leave Americans vulnerable to this “silent killer”

CDC Declares New Endemic Health Threat

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially classified Chagas disease as endemic to the United States, signaling that the parasitic infection transmitted by “kissing bugs” has established permanent presence across American communities. This designation represents a significant escalation from previous classifications that treated the disease as primarily a concern for travelers or immigrants from Latin America. The CDC’s announcement acknowledges that indigenous transmission is now occurring regularly within U.S. borders, fundamentally changing the public health landscape for millions of Americans.

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CDC Declares New Endemic Health Threat