Today's Headlines: Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

September 24, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

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.

As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests

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.N. Updates: Zelensky Warns of Growing Global Cost of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Ukraine’s president said rising fuel prices and deadlier drone technology showed that the fighting have spilled beyond his country’s borders. He called for steps to end to the war before winter.

World

Mark Carney’s Balancing Act

In a wide-ranging interview, the Canadian leader laid out a detailed vision for breaking his country’s dependency on the United States.

Prices Have Skyrocketed in Russian Supermarkets. We Have the Receipts.

Costs have risen dramatically since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. And sanctions have changed some products available, too.

Why Germany’s Leader Is Struggling: Painful Cuts and a Wooden Style

As the far right surges, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unpopular economic policies and gruff manner have failed to sway voters turned by rivals’ promises of easy fixes.

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U.S.

A Powerful East Coast Storm Is Taking Shape. Here’s How It Could Affect You.

The forecast for this weekend became a lot clearer on Wednesday, but meteorologists warned that the storm’s exact path was still uncertain.

8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says

The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.

Michigan Governor Orders Inquiry After ICE Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash

A Guatemalan immigrant died after being chased by agents in Grand Rapids, the latest death stemming from immigration enforcement around the country.

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Politics

Angry Outbursts, Slurs and Firings: Tumult Rocks a Key Senate Campaign

Democrats hope that Mary Peltola can flip a Republican Senate seat in Alaska. Former aides describe a campaign and congressional office marked by chaos.

A Reclusive G.O.P. Billionaire Pulls Back His Money From Senate Republicans

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.

Kennedy Drew $4 Million in Book Advances From Publisher Who Also Monetized MAHA

A new disclosure also shows $210,000 in consulting fees paid to Cheryl Hines, the health secretary’s wife, by one of several MAHA-affiliated groups capitalizing from his agenda.

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Business

Bond Yields Make Biggest One-Day Jump Since Trump’s Tariffs Rattled Markets

The 10-year Treasury yield on Wednesday rose to around 5.1 percent, as investors increasingly expect the Fed Reserve will raise interest rates again.

Disney’s Fired C.E.O. Returns to Settle Scores With Bob Iger

In a new memoir, Bob Chapek publicly addresses his 2022 ouster for the first time. He blames Mr. Iger, who both preceded and succeeded him at Disney.

Epstein’s Accountant and Lawyer Are Said to Be Under Federal Investigation

Lawyers for Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn said their clients were “confident that any investigation will reveal that they were not involved in any of Epstein’s crimes.”

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Technology

OpenAI’s A.I. Tried Breaching 4 Other Targets, Without Prompting

In each incident, the technology appeared to be conducting mundane data collection and resorted to hacking techniques to get it, researchers said.

Elizabeth Holmes to Transfer to Halfway House in August 2027

The founder of the blood-testing start-up Theranos was sentenced to 11 years in prison for fraud and had been serving time at a minimum-security federal prison in Texas.

Meta Unveils 3 Smart Glasses With Built-In A.I.

Artificial intelligence again dominated the company’s annual developer conference, as Mark Zuckerberg doubled down on how the technology can empower people.

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New York

Arts

The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

More than 500 influential stars, showrunners and other notable names in the world of TV voted on the best series released since Jan. 1, 2000. See what they chose.

The Lucas Museum’s Architect Wants to Help You Escape From Reality

Ma Yansong, China’s reigning starchitect, lets his buildings wrapped in nature do the shouting.