September 28, 2026

The American Conservative Morning Briefing · Sep 28, 2026 · 5m

Good morning! Today is Monday, September 28th 2026, and this is The American Conservative's Morning Brief. Peter Van Buren examines how the Trump administration has quietly restored the public charge doctrine, retraining consular officers and reshaping immigration policy to emphasize self-sufficiency over family reunification. Joseph Addington reports on Venezuela's announced transition to democracy following Maduro's removal, and the daunting challenges awaiting any opposition government inheriting a hollowed-out state, a loyalist military, and cartel-controlled territory. Both stories raise…