Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.
World
npr.org
26.09.2026
Trump claims stunning casualty numbers in Russia-Ukraine war
Trump claims 25,000 people died last month in the Ukraine-Russia war and reveals he pushed Volodomyr Zelenskyy to settle with Vladimir Putin.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.09.2026
Trump revives rare budget maneuver to rescind $810M in congressionally approved funds
Trump used a pocket rescission to cancel $810 million in approved spending on refugee programs, diversity initiatives and migrant education.
Politics
foxnews.com
26.09.2026
The truth behind Donald Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
The US’s oil deal with Venezuela faces multiple legal and logistical problems, including questions about whether it can be implemented Donald Trump has long coveted the oilfields of other nations and
Finance
theguardian.com
26.09.2026
‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes
Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans stray from the scriptDonald Trump stood before the United Nations on Tuesday and threatened to “annihilate”
World
theguardian.com
26.09.2026
White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s upcoming trip
Real America's Voice News replaces CNN on Air Force One amid escalating tensions between President Trump and US media.
World
aljazeera.com
26.09.2026
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