News Brief: Senator Urges Trump to Focus on Policy in Bid to Win 2024; Goldman Sachs Revises US Recession Probability; University of California Bans Encampments and Face Masks

Published on August 21, 2024

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, we’ve got some fascinating stories to share with you today, and here’s what’s going on. A U.S. senator is warning former President Donald Trump to stay focused, Goldman Sachs is more optimistic on the economy, and an international banker with Morgan Stanley remains missing after a superyacht sinks. Also, an early October surprise may be in the works, and the head of the UC system says campus encampments will lead to consequences. We will get to each one of these intriguing stories, but first up, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is warning Trump not to get distracted or he could lose the election....

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