The Trump administration barred CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from White House access, prompting the three outlets to announce plans to sue. Major US television networks subsequently announced they would suspend their pooled White House coverage in response.
In a 'Closer Look' segment, Seth Meyers satirizes Trump's ban on press access at the White House, Trump's claims of ending wars and lowering prices, and Trump's plan to build a drone- and sniper-equipped triumphal arch in Washington.
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CNN was removed from its rotating duties covering the White House, and the television press pool announced it would not assign a replacement to cover Trump's trip to New York for the UN General Assembly. CNN, MSNBC, and Politico have sued the Trump administration, characterizing...
New York Times White House and national security correspondent David Sanger examines whether the ongoing war in Iran could develop into a prolonged conflict without a clear endgame, comparing it to the 'forever wars' that President Trump campaigned against.
An air traffic control equipment failure disrupted travel across the East Coast on September 21, according to NBC News. Three media outlets have sued the Trump administration after being denied access to cover White House events, NBC News reports.
During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing held before the House recess, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) spoke about the importance of increasing domestic memory chip supply. Forbes Breaking News covered the testimony.
CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten presents eight election indicators he argues are underreported in mainstream coverage, including internal party polling data and House member retirements, plus additional bonus signals. The segment is drawn from his CNN show 'The Enten Scale.'
According to ABC News, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels attacked Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, for the first time, striking fuel tanks near the city's airport and producing massive plumes of black smoke. ABC News also reported that President Trump moved to ban three news organizations after journalists...
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote completed Africa's largest refinery project, enabling Nigeria to process its own crude oil domestically instead of importing refined petroleum products at substantial cost. For decades, Nigeria's state-owned refineries operated at minimal capacity, forcing the continent's largest oil producer to spend billions...
South Korea's exports reached $71.4 billion during the first 20 days of September 2026, marking a record high for that period, with semiconductors accounting for 48% of outbound shipments. The surge reflects broad-based strength across multiple industries, with the automobile and steel sectors also reporting...
Despite spending approximately $83 billion annually on defense, Saudi Arabia has faced prolonged military challenges against Ansarallah (the Houthi movement), a significantly less-resourced opponent. According to analyst Murtaza Hussain, the analysis argues that Saudi Arabia's military ineffectiveness stems not from technological deficiencies but from institutional...
President Trump announced new restrictions on press access for CNN, Politico, and MSNBC, accusing the outlets of publishing intentionally negative or false stories about his administration. According to the source, Trump suggested the credential bans could be lifted if the outlets' coverage changes. The move...
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, in reporting for The Intercept, examine what the analysis characterizes as a coordinated effort among powerful global figures to advance a vision combining biblical, military, and futuristic imagery of the end times. According to the analysis, this effort operates alongside...
Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow in 2026, with Russian authorities reporting approximately 450 drones shot down over the Moscow region and over 1,100 nationwide, according to Russia's Defence Ministry and Moscow's mayor. At least two people were killed and 20 injured, including...
A Nairobi-based company is leveraging carbon finance mechanisms to reduce the price of electric induction stoves in Kenya, addressing a health crisis affecting nearly one billion Africans who depend on wood and charcoal for cooking. According to TRT World, household air pollution from traditional cooking...
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Former President Barack Obama commented on President Trump's White House media access restrictions, stating that he would not have banned Fox News from White House press briefings during his own administration. Obama characterized such a move as "unimaginable," framing the comparison as a critique of...
President Trump has attempted to ban media outlets from the White House, prompting analysis from Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru on PBS NewsHour with host Geoff Bennett. The two analysts also addressed broader Republican frustration with party leadership ahead of...
President Donald Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House effective immediately, announcing the move during an Oval Office press conference. The administration has not indicated it has taken steps to implement the ban. First Amendment groups stated...
President Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House access, per reporting by Mary Bruce. In the Lindsay Clancy case, a holdout juror who voted to convict stated he "didn't have any doubts" that Clancy knew what she was doing...
India's major urban centers are experiencing sharp declines in fertility rates, with Delhi falling to 1.2 children per woman—well below the replacement rate of 2.1—while rural areas like Bihar remain at 2.9, according to research by Saurabh Mukherjea of Marcellus Investment Managers. The analysis argues...