Ford cuts. Up to 1,000 Cologne EV jobs. Europe-wide 4,000. Saarlouis closes. Ford bets on the US with a $5B EV push and a $30k pickup.

Schwarzenegger warned democracy is at risk after Charlie Kirk's assassination and urged USC students to unite. He blamed social media and party divides for polarization, urging people power. Kirk's killer is charged with murder, prosecutors seek the death penalty. Talk runs from the "far right" to the "progressive" camps.

SSA rejects Warren's data claim. Bisignano says the agency is stronger and more transparent under Trump, citing 30 data elements versus 11. Phone waits down to 16; 9 in Aug; 81% of metrics better. Disability determinations down; processing faster. SSA aims digital-first.

Abrams on CNN says Kirk's assassination is used to push autocracy, claiming Trump is at "step nine" of a 10-step playbook by exploiting violence. She warns of a DC "military occupation" and steps that could end voting. The White House denounces.

The Digest, 9/16/2025 @830PM, CDT

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