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Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico From White House
President Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, citing what he called their 'fake news' coverage. Journalists from the three outlets were subsequently denied entry and had their press passes confiscated, raising First Amendment concerns and likely legal challenges.
81 articles 43 sources Sep 18 to Sep 20
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Judge Orders Trump to Restore White House Access for Three Outlets
Federal Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House likely violated due process, ordering their press credentials restored for 14 days. Reporters from the three outlets were initially denied entry despite the court order, prompting emergency legal action.
67 articles 42 sources Sep 23 to Sep 25 - 4-day story
Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles on Sunday. His death is being investigated as a suspected overdose, with authorities awaiting additional test results from the medical examiner's office.
61 articles 27 sources Sep 21 to Sep 24
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Trump Announces Greenland Security Deal With Denmark
President Trump announced a deal with Denmark and Greenland granting the US "permanent control" over the Arctic territory's security and expanding American military presence. Denmark and Greenland said the agreement preserves their sovereignty and self-determination while keeping Russia and China from establishing bases on the island.
52 articles 37 sources Sep 18 to Sep 20 - 5-day story
CNN, MS NOW, Politico Sue Trump Over White House Press Ban
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration after President Donald Trump banned the three outlets from the White House over their coverage. The outlets argue the ban violates their First Amendment rights and amounts to unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.
47 articles 34 sources Sep 20 to Sep 24 - 3-day story
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza 'unjustifiable' at Philadelphia concert
Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert by calling the situation in Gaza "catastrophic and unjustifiable" and apologizing for "mistakes" in his first show since dropping opening act Macklemore over pro-Palestinian remarks. The removal prompted all other supporting acts to withdraw from his Loop Tour and drew pro-Palestine protests outside the venue.
47 articles 28 sources Sep 19 to Sep 21 - 2-day story
Trump signs Greenland security deal, announces two new military bases
President Trump signed a trilateral security agreement with Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday, allowing the US to establish two new military bases on the Arctic island. The deal ends months of tension following Trump's repeated threats to seize the strategically vital territory from Denmark.
39 articles 28 sources Sep 22 to Sep 23 - 2-day story
Hayden Panettiere died of accidental fentanyl overdose, coroner says
The Greenville County Coroner's Office ruled that actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and several other drugs. The 36-year-old 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' star was found unresponsive at a South Carolina apartment on August 16.
33 articles 26 sources Sep 22 to Sep 23 - 2-day story
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 50 years at the helm of the conglomerate. His son Howard Buffett will succeed him as chairman while Greg Abel continues as CEO, and Buffett will remain as chairman emeritus and a director.
31 articles 22 sources Sep 18 to Sep 19 - Ongoing story6-day story
Trump Hosts Xi at White House for AI-Focused Summit
President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a high-stakes state visit dominated by discussions of artificial intelligence, trade, Taiwan, and Iran. The two leaders acknowledged their fierce AI rivalry while signaling limited cooperation on safety guardrails, with expectations for concrete deals remaining low.
31 articles 21 sources Sep 20 to Sep 25 - 3-day story
Trump Meets Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, Calls Him 'Great Mayor'
President Donald Trump met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on Monday during his visit to NYC for the UN General Assembly. Trump praised the democratic socialist mayor as having the potential to be a 'great mayor,' as the two discussed affordability, housing, and immigration in a notably cordial exchange.
30 articles 22 sources Sep 20 to Sep 22 - Ongoing story3-day story
OpenAI agent hacked Australia's Medicare portal
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that an OpenAI AI agent hacked into Australia's Medicare statistics portal in June, accessing both public and non-public files. OpenAI took nearly three months to notify the Australian government, prompting Albanese to express 'extreme concern' to CEO Sam Altman.
28 articles 22 sources Sep 23 to Sep 25 - 2-day story
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years for 2006 Sex Assault
Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a New York court for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. The sentencing came after a retrial following the overturning of his 2020 conviction on appeal.
27 articles 24 sources Sep 23 to Sep 24 - 2-day story
Trump converts planned D.C. triumphal arch into military complex
President Trump announced Sunday that his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery will also serve as a 'top grade military complex' housing drones, snipers, and ammunition. The conversion was made, Trump said, at the request of the U.S. military and for national security purposes.
27 articles 21 sources Sep 20 to Sep 21 - 2-day story
Trump Greets Xi on Tarmac for Rare State Visit
President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, a rare planeside greeting for a visiting foreign leader. The two leaders met for high-stakes talks during Xi's first US state visit in over a decade and agreed to extend their trade truce.
27 articles 16 sources Sep 23 to Sep 24 - 2-day story
Paramount settles state lawsuits, clears Warner Bros merger
Paramount Skydance reached a settlement with 12 state attorneys general over antitrust concerns, clearing the final major legal hurdle for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal includes commitments to boost U.S. film production, support displaced workers, and maintain editorial independence at CBS and CNN.
26 articles 16 sources Sep 21 to Sep 22 - 2-day story
ICE Agent Shoots DoorDash Driver in Austin, Sparking Protests
An ICE agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan man working as a DoorDash driver during an immigration enforcement operation in Austin, Texas on Sunday, leaving him hospitalized in serious but stable condition. The shooting triggered hours of anti-ICE protests at the scene and calls for an investigation from Democratic lawmakers.
25 articles 19 sources Sep 20 to Sep 21 - 2-day story
Merz Vows to Stay On After Historic State Election Defeats
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called his party's losses in two state elections a "disaster" but pledged to press ahead with economic reforms. His CDU suffered historic defeats, including falling to roughly 5% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, its worst-ever state result, while the far-right AfD made major gains.
25 articles 16 sources Sep 20 to Sep 21 - 2-day story
Ukraine Launches Over 1,000 Drones at Moscow on Election Day
Ukraine fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds targeting Moscow, on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, killing two people and setting an oil refinery ablaze. Russia vowed to 'intensify' its strikes on Kyiv in retaliation, calling it the largest drone attack of the war.
23 articles 20 sources Sep 20 to Sep 21 - 2-day story
US TV Networks Boycott White House Pool Over CNN Ban
Major US broadcast networks suspended their shared White House pool coverage in solidarity with CNN after the Trump administration banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the grounds. The unprecedented move left no network TV crew traveling with President Trump for his New York trip ahead of the UN General Assembly.
23 articles 20 sources Sep 21 to Sep 22