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Miami, Florida - - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The United States’ commercial petroleum deal in Venezuela, described as lasting 25 years, looks advantageous for Americans. One hopes it does not mean a step backward for democracy in that country, or a lasting deal with interim President Delcy Rodríguez at the expense of the Venezuelan people. The coming weeks will be decisive.
Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) has often voted independently, but on major issues Republicans have usually been able to count on her. Many in Maine regard her Senate work as strong. She now faces the hardest race of her career. The author hopes she wins against a far-left Democrat who is dangerous.
Fox News has officially named Emily Compagno a co-host of The Five. She takes the seat previously associated with Judge Jeanine Pirro, who joined the Trump administration. Best wishes.
Photographs of Nicolás Maduro said to have been taken in June circulated on social media at the same time a U.S.–Venezuela petroleum deal was announced. The moment feels strange and thinly explained.
Barron Trump is said to be kept out of public view because of threats of assassination from Iranians and other anti-American groups. Some suspect the First Lady’s absences are also for security. It is grim if that is the price of living in a major democracy.
In the astrological calendar, Leo season has ended and Virgo season has begun. August’s heat was brutal; September is hoped to be cooler. With four months left in 2026, another year is winding down.
Mexico’s disorder is long-standing. The Morena (National Regeneration Movement) Party is stretching the law and its funding by drug-trafficking cartels have become a serious problem. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is ignoring basic democratic norms—even as most Mexicans still support her.
New York City has become a circus. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has assembled a group of prominent business advisers to address the city’s troubles, but socialism does not work—even in a city that usually survives anyway.
John Bolton, a key figure in President Trump’s first term who later broke with him, said the President has failed in Venezuela and should back María Corina Machado toward a democratic government. The author agrees Machado needs support, even if Bolton’s endorsement is politically awkward. Nevertheless, Machado has a record of supporting socialist policies for over 20 years, including disarmament of Venezuelan citizens, and close relations with the Vatican and the Nobel Peace Prize committee. This is why she was allowed to survive as the opposition to the totalitarian government controlled by the Cuban regime.
McDonald’s franchises in Miami-Dade County announced 1,000 new jobs. Congratulations—if true, it suggests the restaurants are doing well. The new employees are needed to replace departing employees who are leaving the area.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said that he might run for President in 2028. He was the last major rival standing against Trump in 2016. Life is full of surprises. It will be good to see a principled conservative challenge Vice President Vance for the Republican presidential nomination. Vance must answer for his criticism of Milton Friedman, Margaret Thatcher and meritocracy, and his relationship with Tucker Carlson.
Cuban-American Mia Angelina Donadio Cancio, known as Mia Dio, was crowned Miss Universe - Cuba 2026 and has given polished interviews. She comes from a well-known exile family; her grandfather is Bay of Pigs veteran José “Pepe” Cancio, husband of Mariana. Congratulations!
Dolly Parton was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery in Nashville in a private family ceremony. She planned even the music. Modest despite her fame, she has been mourned across the country.
Two boys arrive late to school. The teacher asks Little Theodore why. He responds: “I dreamed that I was traveling the world, so I woke up late.” Then the teacher turned around and asked: “And you, Little Johnny?” He replied: “I went to the airport to meet him.”
