The Beat Weekly Highlights ｜ Aug. 24-28

Donald Trump faces significant political headwinds ahead of the midterms due to unpopular trade tariffs, a costly stalemate in the war in Iran, and a decline in support from conservative media. Simultaneously, a bipartisan backlash against Big Tech and AI is growing, highlighted by a massive Meta settlement and calls from figures like Bill Gates for urgent federal regulation to prevent societal harm.