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- 1TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage as CNN Stays Excluded▼TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN
Major US television networks are preparing to resume coverage of President Trump after the White House TV pool went dark during a standoff between the administration and CNN, which has been excluded from access. Network leaders reportedly view an indefinite suspension of pool coverage as untenable, even as CNN remains shut out. The dispute has renewed concerns about press access to the presidency.
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The Trump administration is weighing a ban on US diesel fuel exports, a move that would keep more fuel at home to curb prices for American consumers but would upend global diesel markets and anger refiners who rely on overseas sales. Industry groups and allies are warning of retaliation and supply disruption.
- 3Trump approval rating hits second-term low in NBC poll●President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped in a new NBC News poll, and more voters criticized his handling of the
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 41% among registered voters, a second-term low, according to a new NBC News poll. The survey also found a majority of voters, 55%, criticizing his handling of the economy, a key issue for his administration. The findings come as the closely watched midterm elections approach, raising concerns for Republicans about voter sentiment heading into the campaign season.
- 4Trump administration weighs baseball park in Grand Teton●Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
The Trump administration is considering building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game in a national park, and an agency official scouted Grand Teton as a possible location. Critics are likely to question the plan's impact on protected federal land, while supporters see it as a publicity coup for the league and the parks.
- 5Trump administration backs off NIH grant control order●Update. "Trump administration backing off NIH grant order amid pushback." https://www. semafor.com/article/09/23/2026 /t
The Trump administration is retreating from a planned executive order that would have increased White House control over National Institutes of Health grant decisions, following widespread pushback from scientists and officials. Reporting describes the proposed order as effectively dead, with critics arguing it would have politicised federal biomedical research funding.
- 6Trump's feud with the media and spending cuts dominate politics chat●Politics chat: Trump vs the media; rolling back health and education spending
Donald Trump's ongoing conflict with the press is in the spotlight alongside his administration's moves to reduce federal health and education spending. Commentators are weighing how the confrontation with media outlets fits into a broader agenda of shrinking domestic programmes, with NPR hosting a political discussion on the combined impact of these efforts.
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Posts are discussing claims that President Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW (the rebranded MSNBC) and Politico, reportedly barring the outlets from access or events. The trend sits high on Bluesky's politics feed with roughly 94,000 posts. Users appear to be reacting to the news, debating press freedom and the treatment of outlets perceived as critical of the administration. The exact details of the ban, its scope and the White House's stated justification are not clear from the collected posts.
- 8Iran says ready for renewed strikes after Trump rejects deal●Iran says it’s ready for renewed strikes after Trump rejects deal
Iran has declared it is prepared for renewed strikes after President Donald Trump rejected a proposed deal, deepening tensions between the two countries. The announcement signals Tehran is bracing for a possible resumption of military confrontation. Commentators are watching closely to see whether diplomacy can still pull the standoff back from the brink.
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President Trump is moving forward with changes to US immigration policy, according to reports circulating widely online. The specifics of the measures have not been detailed in the available coverage, but the announcement has drawn immediate attention, with immigration remaining one of the most closely watched and contested areas of his administration's agenda.
- 10White House bars media from Xi dinner, Trump complains about coverage●WH bans media from Xi dinner, then Trump fumes at lack of coverage
The White House excluded journalists from the dinner between Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping, then Trump publicly complained that the event received little media coverage. Critics point out that the administration itself created the lack of coverage by banning press access, making the complaint the story people are sharing.
- 11Trump plan to weaken Endangered Species Act borrows from Scalia dissent●Trump's sneaky plan to gut Endangered Species Act draws from 1995 Scalia dissent
The Trump administration is pursuing changes that would significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act, and the legal strategy draws heavily on a 1995 dissent written by the late Justice Antonin Scalia. That opinion argued for narrowing the law's application to critical habitats. Conservation groups are expected to challenge the approach in court as an attempt to roll back protections through regulatory reinterpretation rather than legislation.
- 12US intelligence says Saudi Arabia's nuclear weapons option remains open●‘Nuclear weapons’ option still open for Saudi Arabia, US intel says; senators target Trump deal
US intelligence officials have assessed that Saudi Arabia still retains the option to pursue nuclear weapons, even as the kingdom weighs an agreement with the United States. At the same time, US senators are moving against a nuclear cooperation deal tied to the Trump administration, arguing it could pave the way for Riyadh to develop an atomic arsenal. Critics warn any pact must include binding limits on uranium enrichment.
- 13Mark Kelly says Trump is 'stuck' with Iran and wants pre-war status quo●Mark Kelly: Trump ‘stuck’ with Iran and wants to ‘get back to where he was before’ war started
Senator Mark Kelly said President Trump is 'stuck' in the conflict with Iran and wants to return to where things stood before the war started. The Arizona Democrat's comments underscore ongoing debate over the US approach to Iran and how the administration can extricate itself from the conflict. Kelly's remarks are drawing attention amid heightened discussion of America's role in the war.
- 14Trump Administration Targets Wildlife Corridor for Critical Minerals Mining●The Trump Administration’s Critical Minerals Agenda Comes for America’s ‘Forgotten Wildlife Corridor’
The Trump administration's push to expand domestic critical minerals production is moving into a region described as America's 'forgotten wildlife corridor', raising concerns that mining development could fragment habitat for wildlife. According to Inside Climate News, the minerals agenda now directly threatens the corridor, putting conservation values in conflict with the administration's drive to secure supply chains for batteries, electronics and defense industries.
- 15White House says Iran 'backed down' to Trump in ceasefire deal●White House says Iran 'backed down' to Trump in agreeing to ceasefire
The White House says Iran has 'backed down' to President Trump by agreeing to a ceasefire, framing the deal as a victory following recent hostilities between the two countries. The claim came as news of the truce spread, with officials presenting Iran's agreement as evidence of pressure from the US administration. Details of the ceasefire terms and Iran's response have not been fully outlined.
- 16Powell to remain on Fed board after chair term ends●Fed chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on central bank's board after term expires next month
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will remain a member of the central bank's Board of Governors after his term as chair expires next month. The announcement means Powell, whose leadership of the Fed has been marked by battles over inflation and repeated clashes with the Trump administration over interest rate policy, does not plan to step away from the institution entirely. The move has drawn attention to who will succeed him as chair and how much influence he may retain as a governor.
- 17Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz plan despite Trump's rejection●"Iran sticks to Hormuz plan after Trump rejects it ~ Iranian officials that while they were aware of Trump's comments on
Iranian officials say they are pressing ahead with a plan concerning the Strait of Hormuz even after Donald Trump rejected the proposal. They note that while they were aware of Trump's public comments dismissing it, Tehran has received no formal message rejecting the plan, which would open the strategic strait. The gap between Trump's rhetoric and official communication is fueling uncertainty about the dispute over one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
- 18Judge orders revival of $7 billion Solar for All program●Rhode Island federal judge orders revival of $7 billion Solar for All program canceled by Trump administr
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to restore the $7 billion Solar for All program, which the administration had canceled. The EPA-funded program was designed to bring solar power to low-income households across the country. The ruling marks a setback for the administration's effort to unwind climate spending approved under earlier legislation.
- 19Trump touts economic record while blasting 'fake news' media●Trump boasts about economy, slams ‘fake news’ amid media battle
President Donald Trump is promoting his administration's economic record while sharply criticizing news outlets he calls 'fake news,' as his feud with the media intensifies. The clash comes amid ongoing disputes over coverage of his economic policies and broader press freedom concerns.
- 20Judge overturns Trump's White House media ban●Trump's White House media ban overturned by US judge | BBC News
A US judge has overturned a White House media ban imposed under Donald Trump, ruling against the administration's attempt to exclude certain news organisations from access. The decision is being widely reported by major outlets including BBC News and is drawing significant attention, with many seeing it as a key test of press freedom and the limits of presidential control over media access.
- 21Iran Still Awaits Official US Response on Cease-Fire Offer●Iran Still Awaits ‘Official’ U.S. Response Despite Trump’s Rebuff of Cease-Fire Offer
Iran says it has received no official response from Washington to its cease-fire proposal, even after President Donald Trump dismissed the offer. Tehran is waiting for a formal signal through diplomatic channels before deciding its next steps, while the Trump administration's public rebuff has deepened uncertainty over prospects for de-escalation between the two countries.
- 22Trump moves to roll back Biden-era fuel economy rules▼Trump says he is rolling back Biden-era US fuel economy rules for cars
President Donald Trump says his administration is rolling back fuel economy standards for cars introduced under Joe Biden. The Biden-era rules required automakers to improve mileage and cut emissions across their US fleets. The rollback is expected to ease compliance costs for carmakers but draw criticism from environmental groups concerned about higher emissions and fuel consumption.
- 23Analysts say Trump's legal position has shifted dramatically amid White House media ban●'Trump's legal position has shifted dramatically': Unpacking WH media ban
CNN's legal analysis examines the Trump administration's ban excluding certain media outlets from White House access, arguing that the president's legal position has changed dramatically. Commenters are weighing the constitutional stakes for press freedom, the prospects of court challenges, and what the move signals about the administration's relationship with the press corps.
- 24Judge orders revival of $7 billion solar grant program●"Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival" # US # USA # America # Energy # Ren
The Trump administration cancelled a $7 billion federal solar energy grant program, but a federal judge in Rhode Island has now ordered the program reinstated. The ruling restores funding that had supported solar projects nationwide, and the decision is drawing attention as part of the wider legal battle over the administration's cuts to renewable energy spending.
- 25UN chief says superpowers' power 'isn't so super' in apparent dig at Trump●‘Their Power Isn’t So Super’: UN Chief Shows Mirror To Superpowers In Veiled Dig At Trump
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a pointed warning to the world's major powers, saying their power 'isn't so super' in what observers read as a veiled criticism of US President Donald Trump. The remarks, made at the UN, underline growing friction between the world body and Washington over multilateralism and global leadership.
- 26Trump Administration Weighs Baseball Park in Grand Teton National Park●Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
The Trump administration is considering building a baseball park inside Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, according to The Washington Post. The proposal to place sports facilities on protected federal parkland is drawing attention and likely controversy, as national parks are typically shielded from development. Critics are expected to question the environmental impact and the precedent of commercial or recreational projects in protected areas.
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The Washington Examiner reports that the Trump administration's Energy Department is expanding its activities internationally. Beyond the headline, no further details are available about what specific global initiatives or policies the department is pursuing. The report lands amid ongoing debate over US energy and climate policy under the Trump administration.
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A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration's ban barring certain journalists from White House press access. CNN is among the outlets covering the ruling, which touches on First Amendment concerns and the government's ability to control which news organizations can cover the president. The decision is expected to fuel ongoing debate over press freedom and executive power.
- 29Supreme Court Strikes Down Most of Trump's Tariffs●Supreme Court invalidates most of Trump's tariffs
The US Supreme Court has ruled against the bulk of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, invalidating most of the trade duties his administration put in place. The decision represents a major legal setback for the president's trade policy and removes a central pillar of his economic agenda. Details of the ruling's reasoning and next steps are still emerging.
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The Trump administration is preparing to roll back vehicle fuel economy standards put in place under former President Biden. The move would loosen emissions and mileage requirements for automakers, reversing one of Biden's key climate policies. It is being widely reported by major US outlets including Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times, with implications for car manufacturers and US climate commitments.
- 31Deported from US to Liberia under Trump policy●'I didn't know Liberia existed' - deported to Africa by Trump
A migrant deported from the United States to Liberia under the Trump administration's expanded removal policy says they had no prior knowledge of the West African country, in an interview with Channel 4 News. The remark has drawn attention to the practice of sending deportees to countries where they have no roots, fuelling debate over the ethics and legality of third-country removals.
- 32Thousands Join New Protests Against Trump Immigration Order●Thousands Join New Protests Against Trump's Immigration Order
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in fresh protests against President Trump's immigration order. The rallies mark a new wave of opposition to the policy, with crowds gathering across the United States to denounce the restrictions. Demonstrators are calling for the order to be reversed as debate over the administration's immigration agenda continues to intensify nationwide.
- 33Trump Approves Fuel Economy Rollback Easing Rules for Gas Cars●Trump Approves Fuel Economy Rollback That Gives Gas Cars More Room
The Trump administration has approved a rollback of fuel economy standards, giving gasoline-powered vehicles more regulatory room in the United States. The move loosens efficiency requirements that automakers would have faced under previous rules. Supporters argue it lowers costs for manufacturers and buyers, while critics say it will increase fuel consumption and emissions, reigniting debate over US climate and transportation policy.
- 34Bessent Says US Will Scrutinize Open Source AI Models Over IP Theft●Bessent Says Trump Administration Will Scrutinize Open Source AI Models For IP Theft Amid Kimi K3 Buzz — ‘We Have The Ability To Sanction Them’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will scrutinize open source AI models for intellectual property theft, warning that the United States has the ability to impose sanctions. The remarks come amid attention on Kimi K3, an open source model from Chinese AI lab Moonshot AI, fueling debate over whether open source releases from China involve misappropriated American technology.
- 35Supreme Court allows Trump voter eligibility database for now●Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can temporarily use its revamped federal voter eligibility database while legal challenges continue. The decision clears the way for federal officials to cross-check voter rolls against the new system in the interim. News outlets including AP News and NewsNation report the ruling as an interim measure, not a final resolution of the dispute over the database.
- 36US UN ambassador Waltz accuses Iran of bad-faith war negotiations●UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s
Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the United Nations, said Iran was not negotiating 'in good faith' to end the war. The claim, reported by the Guardian, places the blame for continued hostilities on Tehran and signals the Trump administration's hardening stance as diplomacy fails to halt the conflict, a story being widely shared across world news circles.
- 37Trump rolls back Biden-era car fuel economy standards▼Trump slashes Biden-era fuel economy standards for cars
The Trump administration has moved to slash fuel economy standards for cars that were put in place under President Biden. The rollback would ease emissions and mileage requirements on automakers. Supporters say the change lowers vehicle costs and reduces regulatory burdens, while critics warn it will increase fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector.
- 38ICE Buying Robot Dogs After Massive Electric Shock Glove Order●After Putting in a Massive Order for Electric Shock Gloves, ICE Is Now Buying Robot Dogs https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing robot dogs for surveillance operations, following an earlier large order of electric shock gloves. The back-to-back acquisitions of aggressive enforcement technology are drawing criticism from observers who see an escalating militarization of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration's crackdown.
- 39Trump approves new fuel economy standards, undoing Biden-era rules●Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules
President Donald Trump says he has approved new vehicle fuel economy standards, rolling back stricter requirements put in place under the Biden administration. The move would loosen emissions and efficiency mandates for automakers, reversing a key part of the previous administration's climate policy. Industry groups and environmental advocates are expected to clash over the change as details emerge.
- 40CNN returns to White House after judge orders access restored●CNN back at WH after judge orders Trump admin to restore access
CNN reporters are back inside the White House after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore the network's access to press events. The ruling marks a significant check on presidential control of press credentials, and observers are debating its implications for press freedom and the limits of executive authority over media access.