AFBytes Quarter Rundown — Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 PM ET

Folks. Here are today's top stories from around the world and here in the United States. The Trump administration is moving to designate certain far-left activist groups as terror organizations. This follows a directive from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Democrats have raised concerns about potential political targeting. This policy change could expand domestic surveillance and enforcement priorities affecting civil liberties and protest rights for Americans. It may also influence U.S. foreign policy alignments on Middle East issues. Nvidia’s latest earnings significantly exceeded analyst expectations due to continued high demand for its artificial intelligence processors. This strong AI chip sales affect technology investment returns, data center expansion costs, and downstream pricing for computing services used by businesses and consumers. Donald Trump's endorsement has positioned Darline Graham as the likely next senator from South Carolina. The race illustrates the continuing influence of such endorsements in Republican contests. This presidential endorsement determines the direction of trade and immigration policy priorities. Iran's president rejected the effectiveness of new US sanctions aimed at collapsing the Iranian economy. The statement follows Washington's announcement of additional measures. US sanctions on Iran affect global energy prices and trade flows that influence household energy costs and broader economic stability for Americans. Iran and Oman continue negotiations on terms for the Strait of Hormuz while Qatar offers mediation. The United States has indicated it is not pressing for immediate resolution. The Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of global oil shipments, directly influencing U.S. energy prices and broader inflation. That's the day from where we sit — thanks for spending part of it with us. Stay with us at AFBytes for what's next.