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Trump News for Friday, September 25, 2026
257 signals tracked on this day (Eastern Time), newest first. The busiest topics were Social (86), Foreign Policy (62) and Legal (55).
Donald Trump posted mediaSocialDonald Trump posted mediaLegal‘Gross!’: Charles Blow on GOP candidates flip-flopping on Iran WarSocialWhite House Signals It Won’t Ban Diesel Exports, Senator SaysEconomyCNN left off Air Force One for Trump’s trip to Tennessee as White House installs new media restrictionSocialTrump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Ceasefire Proposal, WSJ ReportsForeign PolicyCNN says its reporters were barred from joining press pool on Air Force OneSocialMidterms too close to call, GOP’s missing positive message and other commentarySocialWhite House Renews Media Fight, Barring CNN From Trump TripSocialTrump rescinds nearly $1B in federal funding, bypassing congressional approvalEconomyTrump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending, a move some lawmakers called illegalEconomyWhite House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news mediaSocialWhite House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networksSocialTrump rejects Iran’s seven-day cease-fire proposal – new airstrikes ‘likely’ after midterm elections: reportForeign PolicyIranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of HormuzForeign PolicyExtended interview: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the U.S.-Iran warForeign PolicyTrump Proposes $810 Million in Education and Health Cuts, Defying CongressEconomyTrump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by CongressEconomyAsk one question before you vote this fall — should Washington or Americans hold the keys?SocialDonald Trump posted mediaSocialDonald Trump posted mediaMilitaryDonald Trump posted mediaEconomyDonald Trump posted mediaForeign PolicyDonald Trump posted mediaForeign PolicyDonald Trump posted mediaSocialThis is where we send our Killers, Drug Dealers, and Thugs. It’s why Murder, and other Crimes in America, is at Record Lows! President DONALD J. TRUMPMilitaryWhite House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks as he travels to TennesseeSocialDonald Trump posted mediaSocialDonald Trump posted mediaSocialTrump uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1 billion in spending approved by CongressEconomyDonald Trump posted mediaMarketsDonald Trump posted mediaSocialThis is where we send our Killers, Drug Dealers, and Thugs. It’s why Murder, and other Crimes in America, is at Record Lows! President DONALD J. TRUMPSocialDonald Trump posted mediaSocialDonald Trump posted mediaSocialDonald Trump posted mediaSocialDonald Trump posted mediaSocialDonald Trump posted mediaSocialDonald Trump posted mediaEconomyTikTok settles for over $100 million in mental health lawsuit, Alabama AG saysSocial‘Truth-telling’ Hochul lets Mamdani’s ‘genocide’ lie slip right on bySocialRep. Jason Crow calls out ‘pick me’ Trump: ‘He wants affirmation’ from China’s XiForeign PolicyKFile: GOP nominee who praised Iran war now says it should ‘end quickly’SocialTrump’s tariff vow helped win the White House — now it may cost him CongressEconomyBrewery that offered free beer when Trump dies could shut its doors after losing alcohol licenseEconomySupreme Court denies Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third timeLegalGOP senators not happy with Trump’s embrace of Xi after China helped IranForeign PolicySupreme Court Ruling Could Have Limited Impact on Voter Screening in MidtermsLegalTrump and Xi to meet two more times before end of year as they wrap state visitForeign PolicySenate Democrats question if Kennedy struck a deal in vaccine lawsuit LegalFrancesca Hong says she regrets CNN interview about ThanksgivingSocialTrump’s disruption to TV coverage during Xi visit frustrates Chinese officialsForeign PolicyOpen AI Models May Have Interfered With Government SitesForeign PolicyTrump ‘wasn’t trying to dominate’ at state dinner with Xi: body language expert SocialWhite House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’LegalWhite House has not acted on RFK Jr.’s push for proof ultra-processed foods are safeSocialSaudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear WeaponsForeign PolicyBombshell new poll shows major shift in California wealth tax voteEconomyWhy Abdul El-Sayed refuses to condemn Iran’s Revolutionary Guard thugsSocialDonald Trump posted mediaForeign PolicyICE Raids in Beef Country Raise Fears of Higher PricesEconomyGavin Newsom plays president at the UN kiddie tableSocialWhite House defends pro-Trump TV ads timed with midterms: ‘Patriotism isn’t partisan’SocialSupreme Court blocks Missouri from using new congressional map in 2026 electionLegalUS-China Trade Needs More Stability: NAM CEOEconomySupreme Court blocks Missouri congressional map favoring GOP for third timeLegalBehind the Scenes with Kaitlan Collins: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping amid White House press restrictionsForeign PolicyIvey Calls for More Congressional Action on AI RisksSocialTech, AI Leaders to Join Trump for Launch of Government WebsiteSocialPanetta Calls Trump-Xi Summit a 'Missed Opportunity'Foreign PolicySupreme Court again blocks Missouri's new map drawn to give GOP an edgeLegalSupreme Court rejects GOP-friendly map for a third timeLegalSupreme Court Once Again Blocks Republican-Backed Voting Map in MissouriLegalSupreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional mapLegalSupreme Court rejects GOP’s third effort to capture Democratic House seat in MissouriLegalSupreme Court for the third time rejects Republican redistricting push in MissouriLegalSupreme Court blocks use of GOP-favored map in Missouri — again LegalDemocratic senators accuse Kennedy of not adhering to ethics agreement in vaccine lawsuitLegalTrump cancels nearly $1B in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs in new ‘pocket’ rescissionEconomyBloomberg Businessweek Daily: Trump-Xi Summit Wraps (Podcast)Foreign PolicyAppeals court sides with Trump admin in Anthropic blacklistingLegalTrump’s fawning over Xi won’t advance U.S. interestsForeign PolicyAs Xi Leaves Washington, Divisions Still Simmer Beneath the SurfaceForeign PolicyFlorida GOP nominee blasts 20-year Dem incumbent as a 'socialist' rubber-stamp with 'precious little to show'SocialBroadview 6 prosecutor retires under protest, blames U.S. attorneyLegalTrump-appointed judge again holds admin in contempt over deportationLegalTrump’s jealousy of dictators is showing in his war on the free pressSocialFormer WH attorney warns courts will be ‘stressed’ with Trump ‘desperate to cling to power’LegalOhio GOP leaders advise Ramaswamy to stop campaigning with private jetSocial3 takeaways from our new polling averages: From the Politics DeskSocialThe 3 things Rahm Emanuel says separate him from other Dems as he considers 2028 presidential bidSocialWhite House Mulls Range of Options to Lower Soaring Diesel CostsEconomyWith primaries over, some members of the GOP are breaking with President TrumpSocialTrump will hit several deep-red states in October campaign blitzSocial5 takeaways from Trump and Xi’s ‘Made for TV’ summitForeign PolicyUS Permit Talks Include Faster Approvals for Power Lines, PipesEconomyFederal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.EconomyKornacki: President Trump's approval in 'steady decline'SocialPentagon data breach of military personnel raises national security concernsMilitaryThe Supreme Court just threw a new monkey wrench at the midterms. Here’s what to knowLegalJamie Raskin: Supreme Court bows to Trump in database ruling after mail-in voting rebukeLegalWhat did we learn from the Trump-Xi summit?Foreign PolicyTrump Says He’ll Meet Xi Twice MoreForeign PolicyAnti-Trump attorney: ‘Don’t overreact’ to Supreme Court voter database decisionLegalTrump told China’s Xi that support for Iran was ‘totally unacceptable’: US ambassadorForeign PolicyUnited States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mexico, S.A. de C.V.EconomyDHS Applauds Supreme Court Decision Permitting Citizenship Verification for VotersLegalPentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran warMilitaryThe human cost of Congress’ failure to rein in TrumpSocialLeftist protester disrupts 'climate week' event by ranting against US militarySocialMcConnell, Cornyn join letter questioning Trump invite to PutinForeign PolicyIn latest blow to Obamacare, Trump is threatening the entire US health systemSocialSupreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter roll purgesLegalChina’s Xi Snubs a Troubled U.N. for Trump, Drowning Out Its Big WeekForeign PolicyIvanka Trump’s daughter, Arabella, 15, had special three-word greeting for Xi during China state visitSocialGOP Base 'Not Nearly as Engaged' as Dems Into Midterms, Warns LuntzSocialTrump isn’t doing himself any favors by giving Rubio too many jobsSocialTrump agrees to let Ukraine make Patriot missiles, Zelensky saysForeign PolicyLive updates: Xi departs after 3-day Trump visit; Iran war, economic squeeze weigh on GOPForeign PolicyBill Clinton: ‘There were lots of times when I wanted to ban the White House press corps’SocialThe U.S. bond market isn’t buying what Scott Bessent is sellingEconomyTakeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandasForeign PolicyHuckabee points to 3 factors in many Americans turning against IsraelForeign PolicyFederal illegal voting arrest becomes latest flashpoint in Sherrill's battles with Trump administrationImmigrationTrump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance. Here are the top takeawaysForeign PolicySenate approves legislation targeted at pilot, air traffic control mental health guidance SocialHow worried are Republicans about the midterms? GOP Senators demand Congress stay in town for a vote on affordabilityEconomyTrump rules out Bessent as AI czarSocialJack Smith to testify before Senate Judiciary next weekLegalAlarm at UN over sanctions threatened by US on international criminal courtForeign PolicySteve Hilton trails Xavier Becerra in California governor’s race — but voters dislike Becerra more: pollSocialJames Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027LegalTrump criticized Obama’s state dinner for Xi before holding his ownForeign PolicyTrump confirms he will meet with Xi two more times this yearForeign PolicyTrump's plans for massive arch move aheadMilitaryWhite House plays ‘Les Miserables’ hit censored by China at Trump-Xi dinnerForeign PolicyCostco receives $184M in tariff refunds, says most will go toward lower pricesEconomyFor Trump and Xi, a warm farewell and unfinished businessForeign PolicyMortgage rates reach 7%, despite Trump’s misguided 2024 campaign promisesEconomyReporter's Notebook: Democrats face an impeachment tractor beam that could derail their affordability messageLegalChina Pushes to Fill Trump’s Void Across Range of UN ActivitiesForeign PolicyXi praises US state visit 'perfection' as Trump calls meetings 'very productive'Foreign PolicyWhy the 2026 election could be the worst midterm for the GOP this centurySocialFederal judge blasts ICE over "inhumane" NYC detention conditionsLegalXi Seizes Trump Detente to Seek Lasting Gains on Trade, TaiwanForeign PolicyAmerican workers are reaping the benefits of President Trump’s tariffs and trade deals.
Wages are rising, domestic manufacturing activity is expanding, and the blue-collar jobs lost under the Biden administration are finally returning to U.S. soil.EconomyAmerican workers are reaping the benefits of President Trump’s tariffs and trade deals.
Wages are rising, domestic manufacturing activity is expanding, and the blue-collar jobs lost under the Biden administration are finally returning to U.S. soil.EconomyAmerica’s trade deficit with China is DOWN nearly 40%, and our global trade deficit continues to shrink thanks to @POTUS’ America First Trade Policy.EconomyAmerica’s trade deficit with China is DOWN nearly 40%, and our global trade deficit continues to shrink thanks to @POTUS’ America First Trade Policy.EconomyThe U.S.-China Board of Trade will optimize bilateral trade between our two nations and unlock greater market access for American farmers, manufacturers, and businesses.Foreign PolicyThe U.S.-China Board of Trade will optimize bilateral trade between our two nations and unlock greater market access for American farmers, manufacturers, and businesses.Foreign PolicyFive unexpected moments from Trump-Xi China state visit — from pandas to shocking wardrobe choicesForeign PolicyCollins warns OMB about unspent global health fundingEconomyDuckworth calls on Pentagon, FAA to reject Trump’s DC arch plansMilitarySenior White House spokesperson to move to Office of Director of National Intelligence SocialDemocrats Decry Taxpayer-Funded Ads Lauding Trump as IllegalLegalBipartisan group of senators urge Trump to disinvite Putin from G-20Foreign PolicyBrooks County Detention CenterSocialTrump Asked Zelenskyy to Meet Putin in Moscow for Peace TalksForeign PolicyHere’s How Trump Is Building a National Citizenship Database to Check VotersLegalOil prices fall after Iran asks U.S. to return to failed memorandum of understanding from JuneEconomyDetaineeDeathReport_WEILianyongSocial2026 Finney County Jail, Garden City, KS – Jul. 15-Aug. 13, 2026LegalPresident Xi and Madam Peng have just left D.C., heading for China. The meeting was one of Friendship, Strength, and Success, for both China and the U.S.A. We will be meeting again in November, in China, and then at the G20 in December, in Miami, Florida. Much has been, and will be, accomplished. I look forward to our next meeting! President DONALD J. TRUMPForeign PolicyTrump says Scott Bessent won't be AI czarSocialSaudis have not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, U.S. intelligence assessesForeign PolicyAmerican families are reaping the benefits of @POTUS’ pro-growth tax policies.
This past filing season, the average tax refund reached over $3,400, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts. American taxpayers are keeping more of their hard-earned income, strengthening household finances and giving families greater confidence to save, invest, and plan for the future.EconomyAfter Tough Primaries, Democrats in Key States Feel Unified, New Polls FindSocialTrump adds to his shameful ‘treason’ list, targeting the free press (among others)Social'Squad' Democrat slammed by Trump admin for most 'radical' plan targeting ICE yetImmigrationNot Long Ago, Trump Accused China of Election Meddling. Today, ‘Great Friendship.’Foreign PolicyXi’s 100K invitation to America’s youth sets off alarm bells over what could follow them homeForeign PolicyTrump to usher in ‘golden age’ of American tech with DC bash showcasing powerful new toolSocialScott Bessent will not be going to be Super Intelligence (SI) Czar. Number One, he doesn’t want to. Number Two, he’s doing such a great job at Treasury, and that’s where I want to keep him! Why would I ever make such a change? Just more Fake News! President DONALD J. TRUMPMarketsWhite House TV pool standoff ends — for nowSocialJudge Aileen Cannon’s gag order puts recently subpoenaed Mar-a-Lago agents in a bindLegal"Washington is broken": Democrats running for office turn sharply against their own partySocialChina’s Truce With Trump Buys It Valuable TimeForeign PolicyAnthropic’s Blacklisting by the Pentagon Was Legal, Federal Judges RuleLegalSupreme Court lets Trump admin use federal database to check citizenship, reversing lower courtLegalAt the White House, President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping both stress the importance of discussing AIForeign PolicyThe Odds: The Senate ShowdownSocialTrump’s odd midterm strategy: Give voters the opposite of what they wantSocialSenate Republicans plan a last-ditch effort to lower costs ahead of midtermsEconomyInside Trump’s plan for the ‘biggest DOJ election observer effort in history’LegalHere’s how Trump can still win his fight to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White HouseLegalSupreme Court says states can use controversial citizenship data tool for voter audits in win for TrumpLegalTrump’s arch observation deck alarms military families over intrusive view to Arlington National Cemetery funeralsSocialCuba dice que sanciones de Trump frenan sus reformas económicasEconomyU.S. appeals court upholds Pentagon designation of Anthropic as supply chain riskLegalCNN and CBS Resume White House Coverage After StandoffSocialTrump Family Business Seeks ‘Trump TV’ Trademark After Media BanSocialUnearthed: El-Sayed called for repealing law that made sex without disclosing HIV status a felonyLegalIran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of HormuzForeign PolicyPete Hegseth urges troops to register to voteMilitaryDetails on U.S.-China trade negotiations coming Monday, USTR Greer saysEconomyNext week, Ambassador Greer will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to host the G20 Trade Ministerial. There, he will lead discussions on key trade issues and showcase how President Trump’s trade policies are accelerating U.S. reindustrialization and reinforcing our supply chains.
Read more:MarketsNext week, Ambassador Greer will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to host the G20 Trade Ministerial. There, he will lead discussions on key trade issues and showcase how President Trump’s trade policies are accelerating U.S. reindustrialization and reinforcing our supply chains.
Read more:MarketsAppeals court declines to block Pentagon’s blacklisting of AnthropicLegalRepublican senators are starting to break from Trump in noticeable ways SocialZelensky says Trump gave final OK on Patriot license for UkraineForeign PolicySupreme Court revives controversial US data system for citizenship checks LegalJustice Jackson is still skeptical of deferring to the Trump administrationLegalKetanji Brown Jackson criticizes supreme court’s handling of emergency docketLegalTrump told Xi Jinping that China helping Iran is ‘unacceptable’, official says – liveForeign PolicySee which incumbents have the biggest cash advantage in the tightest U.S. House racesEconomyGovernment can use Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters, Supreme Court rulesLegalSupreme Court allows Trump admin to use federal voter eligibility database during appealLegal5 major networks rejoin White House TV pool after CNN standoffSocialUS ambassador to China: ‘Best thing’ from Xi visit ‘is to continue the conversation’Foreign PolicyTrump gives high marks, no details, to Xi talks: ‘Our farmers are going to be very happy’Foreign PolicyAt State Dinner for China’s Leader, Melania Trump Wears the PantsSocialWhite House television pool resumes after banned news outlets regain accessSocialSupreme Court lets Trump administration use SAVE database for nowLegalSupreme Court Allows Expansive Voter Screening Tool Ahead of MidtermsLegalAmbassador Greer to Travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Host the G20 Trade MinisterialEconomyBracing for Midterm Losses, Republicans in Congress Try a Pre-election PivotEconomyTillis rips Trump's Xi meeting as a "WTF moment"Foreign PolicyChris Hayes: GOP puts Trump ahead of voters on ‘politically toxic’ Iran warForeign PolicyTrump asked Xi to stop supporting IranForeign PolicySupreme Court majority backs Trump’s citizenship database over dissentLegalSupreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purgesLegalTrump’s newest rebranding project: The technology formerly known as AISocialDC appeals court sides with Pentagon on blacklist of AnthropicLegalTrump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midtermsForeign PolicyMajor TV Networks Resume Live Coverage of White House After BanSocialSupreme Court, over liberal dissents, lets DHS overhaul immigration database for midtermsLegalThe Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checksLegalMichael Whatley, the Republican Senate Candidate in North Carolina, Sticks By TrumpSocialUS Sanctions Are Hobbling Cuban Economic Reform, Minister SaysEconomyTrump and Xi exchange praise during tea at the White HouseForeign PolicyDuckworth slams Trump's "foolhardy plan" to make triumphal arch a military complexMilitaryAnthropic Faces Court Setback on US Supply Chain Risk LabelLegalJason Miller returns to the White House despite his controversial pastSocialHouse Republicans on track to lose majorityOpenAI hack on Australian government reveals anxiety at heart of global artificial intelligence dilemmaSocialWhite House allows CNN back into TV pool after blocking some journalists hours earlierSocialXi Touts Two More Meetings With Trump in 2026 at White House TeaForeign PolicyUS math and reading test scores are at a 25-year low. Trump cut the agency that can provide answersSocialBeware of billionaires gifting Trojan horses to steal your election dataSocialBack to Back Barries: Should the media boycott One Nation? – podcastSocialToday, I had a productive call with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. Our conversation built on President Trump’s discussion with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earlier this week and reflected the strength of the U.S.–Japan partnership.
We discussed the desirability of a strong yen that reflects Japan’s strong economic fundamentals, and the importance of staying in close communication on currency markets.MarketsAlaskans Dismayed, but Not Moved, by Peltola’s Treatment of Her StaffSocialAs Debt Crushes Voters, Lula Paints Online Gambling as VillainEconomyMassie: Trump ‘comeuppance’ will happen on Election DaySocialNatalie Harp praises Trump’s ‘rare gift’ in new interviewSocialWhy Kansas’ U.S. Senate race is arguably the nation’s most interestingSocialICE wasted millions in rush to expand detention, government watchdog findsImmigrationTrump Claims Productive Meeting With Xi But Offers No DetailsForeign PolicyHere's who attended the Trump-Xi state dinnerForeign PolicyMan shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler diesSocial Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of electionSocial Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schoolsSocial California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballotsLegal Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipadForeign Policy FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida 'grand conspiracy' probeLegal Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has diedSocial