With primaries over, some members of the GOP are breaking with President Trump
Several Republicans in competitive races broke with President Trump on key agenda issues this week as voters continue to express concern about the economy and the war with Iran.
Politics
npr.org
25.09.2026
Here’s How Trump Is Building a National Citizenship Database to Check Voters
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deploy a system that merges personal data from across the government. Questions remain about its reliability.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.09.2026
What the Trump-Xi meeting revealed about global power
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly in New York.
World
aljazeera.com
25.09.2026
Burnham’s AI agenda is already in disarray thanks to Trump
Key pillars of Andy Burnham’s AI plans got smashed by the Trump administration this week.
Politics
politico.eu
25.09.2026
Trump-Xi Summit: Live TV Coverage Resumes After Judge Blocks Press Ban
Xi and Trump cap their summit as live TV coverage resumes after a judge blocked the White House's press ban.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.09.2026
Trump revives Supreme Court immigration showdown after Hochul pardon torpedoed first case
The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to decide whether criminal aliens in ICE detention are entitled to bond hearings during removal.
Politics
foxnews.com
25.09.2026
Trump touts "great friendship" with Xi while unresolved issues, including AI and trade, linger
President Trump touted his "truly great friendship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state visit on Thursday even as issues like AI and trade linger. Nancy Cordes has the details, while re
World
cbsnews.com
25.09.2026
Former US intelligence chief Avril Haines: ‘Trump trusts his gut more than the expertise’
The security expert on the chances of a Trump-Xi deal on Taiwan, her interactions with President Biden — and why a third world war is a ‘plausible scenario’
Finance
ft.com
25.09.2026
The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X out of a $137 Million EU Fine
The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.”
Tech
wired.com
25.09.2026
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit. And, Netanyahu gives defiant UNGA speech
Trump and Xi's U.S. summit continues after a state dinner Thursday night. And, Netanyahu returns to Israel after giving a defensive and defiant speech at the U.N. General Assembly.
World
npr.org
25.09.2026
Trump and China's Xi discuss AI, trade and Iran war during state visit
U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the second time this year to much fanfare but little in the way of grand bargains.
Politics
npr.org
25.09.2026
Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC
Xi’s first visit to Washington in a decade was a display of pomp and pageantry, with Trump offering his guest a two-month truce on the brewing tariff war.
World
bbc.co.uk
25.09.2026
Trump and Xi Exchange Symbolic Gifts Ahead of State Dinner
President Trump gave a statue of a bald eagle to President Xi Jinping before a state dinner at the White House.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.09.2026
Trump Goes 'Off Script' at State Dinner with Ballroom Invite
Trump went "off script" and invited guest of the dinner to walk into the construction site of the White House ballroom.
Politics
newsweek.com
25.09.2026
Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Xi
Tech titans including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman and Tim Cook made appearances at the event, hosted by President Trump and Melania Trump.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.09.2026
Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting
Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.
World
aljazeera.com
25.09.2026
Trump Is Hosting Xi for a State Dinner. It’s a Rarity for the U.S. President.
The state dinner for President Xi on Thursday will be only the fourth hosted by President Trump, far fewer than past U.S. presidents.
Politics
nytimes.com
25.09.2026
Trump FDA pick repeatedly sidesteps Sanders' universal healthcare demands in heated clash
Bernie Sanders pressed Trump FDA nominee Dr. Heidi Overton on whether healthcare is a human right, growing frustrated as she declined a yes-or-no answer.
Politics
foxnews.com
24.09.2026
Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval
The vote came as a growing number of Republicans has broken from President Trump on the conflict, reflecting voters’ concerns ahead of midterm elections.
Politics
nytimes.com
24.09.2026
New York defies Trump admin, asks court to shut down Polymarket gambling
New York sues Polymarket as Trump admin tries to override state gambling laws.
Tech
arstechnica.com
24.09.2026