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The Global Brief

Power, Played

October 14, 2026 · 24 min

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The Senate blocks the stock-trading ban 53-47. Mexico nears a tariff deal on autos and metals. And Pennsylvania returns $190,000 to drivers charged for repairs they never got.

In this episode

  • The Senate blocks the Stop Insider Trading Act 53-47 as Democrats demand a full ban.
  • Mexico nears an interim deal with the U.S. to cut auto, steel, and aluminum tariffs.
  • Pennsylvania returns $190,000 to drivers charged for repairs they never got — how the Mavis Tire settlement worked.

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