Democrats stand at a crossroads. They can drift toward the center or ride with the 'progressive' left led by Zohran Mamdani. Some fear the 'far right' tide.

Polls show Mamdani ahead in NYC. His big-spending plan could widen the budget gap and push the party toward socialism, hurting 2026 and 2028.

RPI rose 4.8%. Fares could rise as much as 5.8% if the trend continues. Lib Dems press for a fare freeze amid a cost-of-living squeeze; some season tickets could top £2,000.

Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July, touting broad tax cuts; critics call it a corporate giveaway, while polls show opposition. Tax Foundation: average $3,752 cut in 2026; CBO: about $4.1T more debt, ~$789B in debt service over 10 years.

A road scar runs from Lebanon into Syria, marking Israeli frontier strikes after Assad’s fall. A May survey by NPA and Small Arms Survey warns of mass looting of Syria’s arms; AKs down to a quarter of pre-collapse; Lebanon to $50; Syria-trafficked arms seized.

The Digest, 8/20/2025 @300AM, CDT

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