Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
9/23/2026 10:59 PM Open Story
Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a temporary restraining order and told the White House to immediately restore the press credentials for the employees of the three news outlets.
Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register
9/23/2026 7:07 PM Open Story
The suit challenged a poll that showed Trump trailing Kamala Harris in the final weeks of the 2024 race. A judge warned that similar legal challenges could have a chilling effect on news reporting.
As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests
9/23/2026 2:14 PM Open Story
Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.
U.S. and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce by 2 Months, Bessent Says
9/23/2026 6:32 PM Open Story
The Treasury secretary, who is leading talks with China, said the countries had agreed to extend a trade truce until January.
As Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of China
9/23/2026 3:09 PM Open Story
Experts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars.
Mary Peltola’s Campaign in Alaska Senate Race Is Rocked by Tumult, With Angry Outbursts and Slurs
9/23/2026 8:24 PM Open Story
Democrats hope that Mary Peltola can flip a Republican Senate seat in Alaska. Former aides describe a campaign and congressional office marked by chaos.
Timothy Mellon, a G.O.P. Billionaire, Pulls Back His Money From Senate Republicans
9/23/2026 6:42 PM Open Story
Timothy Mellon, one of the party’s biggest donors in 2024, has so far withheld his midterm donations for Republican senators because he is unhappy about the failure to pass a key Trump priority.
From a Nepal in Pain, a Young Leader Makes a Case for Climate Reparations
9/23/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Balendra Shah, 36, comes to the U.N. as a sun-glassed symbol of Gen Z political power. But concerns about his style are growing at home after devastating floods left thousands dead or missing.
Trump Invites Putin to Attend Group of 20 Summit in Miami
9/23/2026 2:40 PM Open Story
Many leaders are unlikely to welcome the Russian leader’s presence at the event because of his country’s war against Ukraine.
Trump Aides Seek to Jump Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens
9/23/2026 8:17 PM Open Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran’s nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.
Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S.
9/23/2026 6:18 PM Open Story
In a wide-ranging interview, the Canadian leader laid out a detailed vision for breaking his country’s dependency on the United States.
Trump’s New Favorite Neighbor: Mexico
9/23/2026 5:17 AM Open Story
President Trump built his political brand in part on bashing Mexico. Now his second presidency depends on deepening partnerships with the country.
8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says
9/23/2026 6:54 PM Open Story
The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.
OpenAI’s A.I. Tried Breaching Four Other Targets, With No Prompting
9/23/2026 7:50 PM Open Story
In each incident, the technology appeared to be conducting mundane data collection and resorted to hacking techniques to get it, researchers said.
Australia Investigates OpenAI Hack on Public Health Care Site
9/23/2026 10:32 PM Open Story
Australia is exploring potential legal action after an artificial intelligence agent accessed nonpublic information on the country’s universal health care system.
A Powerful Nor’easter Is Taking Shape. How It Could Affect Your Forecast.
9/23/2026 1:04 PM Open Story
The forecast for this weekend became a lot clearer on Wednesday, but meteorologists warned that the storm’s exact path was still uncertain.
Melania Trump’s Busy Schedule: A New Show, a Foster-Care Bill and Reading Executive Orders
9/23/2026 6:23 PM Open Story
In a burst of activity this week, the enigmatic first lady told Americans what she has been up to after a quiet summer. Her activities have included filming a new documentary series about her life.
The U.S. and China Are Far Apart on A.I. Safety
9/23/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Beijing and Washington may use the same language of A.I. safety, but they are trying to protect very different things.
Our Forests Are Demanding a Sacrifice
9/23/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
Wildfire converted me from a tree-hugger to a tree-worshipper.
Hayden Panettiere Was Found Surrounded by Drugs, Report Details
9/23/2026 1:23 PM Open Story
The actress had completed a stint in rehab before she died last month from an overdose, the coroner’s office said. Her death was ruled an accident.