MAGA Insider: Top Political Stories for Patriots – September 28, 2026.
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1: Bessent Warns Iran Will Have “Nothing Left to Trade” Within Two Weeks
The Treasury secretary says Tehran’s last oil shipments to China are nearly gone as the U.S. blockade tightens its grip on the regime.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s economic lifeline is about to run dry. Speaking Sunday on Fox News, Bessent said only about 15 million barrels of Iranian oil remain on the water and that Tehran will soon have “nothing left to trade for anything.” He also explained why he believes the regime is now desperate for a deal.
Why It Matters to You: The Trump administration is betting that economic pressure, not more bloodshed, will force Iran to accept American terms and end the war. If Bessent is right, the outcome could lower energy costs, protect U.S. troops and shape America’s national security for years. READ MORE
2: Trump Scraps Biden’s Fuel Economy Rules, Promising Car Buyers Savings of $1,300
The Transportation Department finalized a rule Monday that slashes the 2031 mileage target from 50.4 to 34.9 miles per gallon and ends what the administration calls an illegal EV mandate.
President Donald Trump says the new rules will “take the waste out of building cars in America.” On Monday, his Transportation Department made it official, finalizing a rollback of Biden-era fuel economy standards that the administration says will cut the average new-car price by about $1,300. Automakers are cheering, while environmental groups are already sounding the alarm.
Why It Matters to You: With the average new vehicle now costing close to $50,000, the rules that govern how cars are built directly affect what families pay at the dealership. The rollback also ends pressure on automakers to shift production toward electric vehicles that many buyers have not embraced. READ MORE
3: Fetterman Teases Post-Midterm Move: “Wait Till the Midterms. See What I Do.”
The Pennsylvania Democrat says he has no reason to leave his party, but he refused to say where he will stand once November’s votes are counted.
Sen. John Fetterman told a Texas audience Saturday that he is “not a Republican” and has no reason to switch parties. But when pressed on what comes next, he offered a line that immediately set off speculation: “Wait till the midterms. See what I do.” Then came a slip of the tongue that he himself predicted would be clipped.
Why It Matters to You: Control of the U.S. Senate may come down to a single vote after November, and Fetterman has made clear he will not simply follow his party’s leadership. Whether he stays loyal to Democrats or keeps siding with Republicans on Israel, Iran and government funding could shape everything from border enforcement to federal spending. READ MORE
4: Xi Jinping Leaves Washington With $30 Billion Trump Tariff Deal and a Coal Pledge
The three-day summit ended with reciprocal tariff cuts, a Chinese commitment to buy American coal and a two-month extension of the trade truce.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up their Washington summit with a deal to cut tariffs on $30 billion in goods moving each way. China also agreed to buy 20 million metric tons of American coal over two years. But lawmakers say Beijing still owes American farmers on soybeans, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says “a lot more details” are coming Monday.
Why It Matters to You: Lower tariffs on everyday items like toys, small appliances and car seats could ease prices for American families heading into the holidays. At the same time, the deal tests whether Beijing will keep its promises to U.S. farmers and workers while it continues to face scrutiny over its support for Iran. READ MORE
5: Fetterman Breaks With Democrats to Sink Iran War Powers Resolution
The Pennsylvania Democrat cast the deciding vote as the Senate rejected a push to end the Iran war, 49-50.
Sen. John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against a resolution directing President Trump to pull U.S. forces out of hostilities with Iran, and his vote made the difference. Four Republicans, Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis, crossed over to support it. Sen. Tim Kaine fumed that the war’s backers have been “carrying water for this ridiculous and illegal war for months and months and months.”
Why It Matters to You: With fuel prices climbing and the midterms weeks away, this was likely Congress’s last on-the-record war vote before November. Fetterman’s stand shows the fight over the Iran war no longer breaks cleanly along party lines. READ MORE
