Several Asian news outlets are now confirming that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to step down from his position due to a mounting health concern.

PM Abe is one of the strong nationalist politicians who align with the MAGA agenda of President Donald Trump.  Both leaders were friends even before President Trump stepped into politics.  Abe is a good friend to the White House and one of the key elements of the Indo-Pacific policy initiatives. His support & leadership will be missed on the international stage.   Expect further details later today. No doubt he and President Trump have talked.

Osaka – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to step down as prime minister amid speculation over his health, NHK reported Friday, throwing the political center of Nagatacho in turmoil over the question of who will take over.

Abe is expected to speak to reporters at 5 p.m.

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President Donald Trump accepts the republican nomination for President on the final night of the RNC convention.  In his remarks our president outlined his objectives and priorities for the next four years.

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Dan Scavino outlines how a blue-collar billionaire transfers those skills to become the people’s president. “Vote for the man who believes in you”…

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White House domestic policy advisor Ja’Ron Smith speaks about the priorities of President Trump on the final night of the Republican National Convention.

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Ann Dorn is the widow of the retired St. Louis Capt. David Dorn, who was killed during the riots and “protests” last June. Mrs. Dorn shares her story of how her husband was killed by Black Lives Matter activists in St. Louis.

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The Republican National Committee holds the fourth and final night the 2020 convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.  [RNC Convention Website Here]  For evening #4 the theme is “Land of Greatness.” President Trump will deliver his nomination acceptance speech. Follow the convention via a series of links to multiple media resources.

RNC Convention Facebook Link – RNC Convention Twitter Link

RNC Convention YouTube Link – RNC Multimedia Link

RNC Livestream – Trump Campaign Livestream – CSPAN Livestream – RSBN Livestream

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Earlier today President Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence traveled to FEMA headquarters or a briefing on response efforts to Hurricane Laura.

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[Transcript] – ADMINISTRATOR GAYNOR: So, sir, again — Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, Secretary Wolf, welcome to FEMA and welcome to the initial brief for Hurricane Laura. And, sir, I’ll defer to you if you have any opening comments, and then we’ll move to the Secretary to get kicked off.

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The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) held a press conference today to announce the successful rescue and location of 39 children from sex trafficking rings in/around the Atlanta Georgia area. [Video and press release]

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Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit, in conjunction with the agency’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and Georgia state and local agencies, led a two-week operation in August in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia, to rescue endangered missing children.

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