U.S. Military Buildup, Fuel Prices, ACA Refunds & Today’s Top Stories | Oct. 2

The U.S. is sending a third aircraft carrier and thousands more troops toward the Middle East as President Trump weighs renewed strikes against Iran. We look at what the expanding military presence could mean and the latest developments in the region.

Also in today’s No Spin Media Daily Brief:

• The U.S. pushes Europe to release emergency diesel reserves as American fuel prices climb
• $500 ACA refund checks begin going out to about 950,000 Americans
• SNAP benefits increase as tougher eligibility rules take effect
• The Supreme Court takes up the Trump administration’s mandatory immigration detention policy
• A new AP-NORC poll examines Americans’ views of the economy and high prices
• New York Attorney General Letitia James takes over the Cornell sexual assault investigation
• A federal judge restores Seattle’s U.S. attorney after an attempted removal
• ICE adopts new restrictions on high-speed pursuits and vehicle stops

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