The ‘special treat’ Trump offered to communist leader Xi raising security concerns IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 25
CBS’s Trump push ramps up as it airs taxpayer-funded ‘campaign’ ad The network’s decision to air the ad follows scrutiny of its lurch to the right since Paramount merged with Skydance and took over the company last year The Independent UK · Sep 25
Trump's press ban? I've seen this show Before this week, only Jim Acosta and I knew what this felt like. It's nice to see some solidarity at last Salon · Sep 25
Pope Leo takes pointed swipe at Trump with ‘you are all welcome’ message IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 25
Trump Erupts at CNN for 'Refusing' To Cover Xi's White House Arrival After He Banned Network Trump accuses CNN of refusing to cover Xi Jinping's White House arrival, while the network says its journalists were blocked from the event amid an escalating media battle. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
US supreme court rejects Republican-drawn midterm map in Missouri for third time – as it happened Long-running fight over Trump-backed maps takes another turn as absentee voting is already under way in Missouri. This blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 25
Taylor Swift Reportedly 'Takes Action' Over a Donald Trump Post Bragging About Zero 'Illegals' Taylor Swift's song disappeared from a Team Trump immigration post, but there is no confirmation that the singer or her team requested its removal. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
Trump's 'Weird' AI-Style Photo Edits Out Melania but Leaves 'Harp Look-Alike' Monica Crowley Beside Him A Truth Social image of Donald Trump beside Xi Jinping appears inconsistent with footage of their welcome, removing both first ladies and altering other visual details. No forensic analysis has established how it was changed. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
Trump Invites Xi Dinner Guests Behind a Curtain for a 'Special Treat' and Reveals an Unfinished Ballroom During a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump invited guests including senior officials, Supreme Court justices and technology executives to tour the unfinished White House ballroom. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
Explainer-Why the court fight over the White House media ban isn't over The Trump administration complied with a judge's order to reinstate access for three media outlets. US District Judge Timothy Kelly identified probable success on their due process claims. The media outlets can request a preliminary injunction to extend the ban against Trump's restrictions. Legal experts have expressed concern that the… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Jimmy Kimmel Hits Trump TV With Damning Mockery As Its Viewership Collapses Days After Launch Jimmy Kimmel found plenty to mock when Donald Trump’s new TV venture took an unexpected turn just days after launch, giving the late-night host fresh material for his signature jabs. Bored Panda · Sep 25
'Media coverage is important': Pope Leo backs press freedom amid Trump-US news outlets clash Pope Leo XIV on Friday defended the media’s right to cover public figures, following US President Donald Trump’s unsuccessful efforts to bar some news outlets critical of his administration from the White House. The Times of India · Sep 25
'He's Decaying So Badly': Trump Hit With Brutal Claim Over His Ability To Walk Straight A short video of Donald Trump walking during Xi Jinping's White House welcome ceremony went viral, prompting debate over his movement, age, and the clip's cropped framing. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
Trump's culture war with the Smithsonian Trump plans to install anti-woke warning signs outside the history museum Salon · Sep 25
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 Donald Trump Told Tucker Carlson 'We're All Dead Anyway' After He Warned About Iran War, Carlson Claims Tucker Carlson claims Donald Trump dismissed his concerns about the Iran war during a private Oval Office meeting, but the alleged remark has not been independently verified.
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 JD Vance Called POLITICO Ban 'Totally Appropriate', but Newsletter Says He Sourced a Story Officials Cited JD Vance and the Iran briefing at the centre of a press fight: learn what the June call involved and what the White House note left unsaid.
The Economic Times · Sep 25 How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power US President Donald Trump sought to project diplomatic strength through his UN address and summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the week produced limited breakthroughs. The Iran war, strained ties with allies, Ukraine and the US-China relationship continue to challenge his foreign policy agenda, according to Reuters and analysts.
Euronews · Sep 25 CNN, MS NOW, Politico return to White House after court order to lift ban Though CNN and MS NOW were back on the White House grounds Thursday, both news outlets said their journalists were denied access to Chinese leader Xi Jinping's state dinner arrival.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25 Diplomacy or ‘diplotainment’? Key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Washington Xi Jinping’s visit heavy on symbolism but no sign closed-door meeting yielded breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and Iran
The Economic Times · Sep 25 Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met for important discussions regarding trade relations and artificial intelligence advancements. Both leaders emphasized maintaining healthy competition to avoid conflict, especially concerning Taiwan. Discussions also touched upon the ongoing war in Iran and China's role in the peace process. The two sides agreed to…
The Times of India · Sep 25 Trump-Xi meeting: 5 key takeaways as trade truce, Taiwan and AI dominate talks Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House to discuss key issues like trade and artificial intelligence. They agreed to extend their trade truce by two months while significant disputes remain unresolved. Taiwan and its security implications were also central to the discussions, as Xi urged caution regarding…
The Economic Times · Sep 25 Senate rejects resolution to halt Trump's war with Iran as gas prices upend midterms The Senate recently voted against a resolution aimed at ending US President Trump's military actions in Iran. This vote, which resulted in a 49-50 tally, reflects growing unrest among Republican senators. Rising gas prices and voter dissatisfaction are influencing political dynamics ahead of the midterm elections. Some lawmakers are attempting…
The Times of India · Sep 25 ‘Didn’t want to give credit’: Trump blasts CNN, MSNBC for skipping Xi’s White House welcome Donald Trump asserted that CNN and MSNBC neglected to cover the significant visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. He highlighted that these outlets face declining ratings due to their lack of credibility. Trump's comments were made regarding a ban on specific media organizations from White House grounds. A federal judge…
The Times of India · Sep 25 Sea bass to honey ice cream: A look at the Trump-Xi state dinner menu US president Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at a state dinner in the White House’s East Room on Thursday.
The Economic Times · Sep 25 Trump-Xi dinner: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Huang, Nadella among star-studded guest list Billionaires and leaders from the technology sector gathered at the White House for a state dinner. This event hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with various US officials. The discussions included trade, artificial intelligence, and strategic issues between the two nations. Trump highlighted his friendship with…