It's September 9th.

You're listening to the President's Daily Brief.

I'm your host and former CIA officer, Brian Dean Wright.

Your morning intel starts now.

Ladies and gentlemen, this morning I'm going to do something that I've never done.

And that's because we have some very important news to discuss in so many places that it

warrants breaking my own rules.

Today we are going to do a third big five update of the week.

And I think you're about to see why.

First, America has seven days to avert a major economic crisis, with railroad workers set

to strike if a deal doesn't come through.

Second, some illegal goods are getting into America from China.

We'll discuss what those are and why.

Third, the battle for the South Pacific continues with an alarming development out of the

Solomon Islands.

Fourth, Europe and the United States are buying more Russian aluminum this year than last.

And that is a very important brief.

Finally, Russia's Vladimir Putin says he might walk away from the weak deal that he made

with Ukraine.

We're going to talk about why.

Plus, one more thing before I let you go, a reflection about the passing of Queen Elizabeth

and its one of hope.

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