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Sunday, September 27, 2026
Trump on Iran Proposal: 'I'm Rejecting Their Deal'
President Donald Trump's decision on Iran's seven-day proposal is official. The president, speaking to White House reporters on Sept. 26, said he is not accepting their plan to enter a ceasefire agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal reported a day before, citing US officials, that Trump is skeptical that Tehran will live up to the provisions of a truce.
Ukraine, Russia Exchange Attacks on Saturday; Trump Urges Peace Deal
Russian attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine, while Kyiv continued to target Moscow's crude oil refineries. Both sides have intensified attacks in recent weeks, despite US administration officials attempting to bring Russia and Ukraine back to the negotiating table. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world to prevent Russia from spreading the war beyond the region. “It is essential that our partners not forget: Russia is escalating every single day. If the Russians have chosen to make their strikes even more brutal, the world must choose stronger responses to keep the war from spreading further,” Zelensky wrote on social media.
Trump Ends Biden-Era EV Mandate
President Trump said on Truth Social that he has eliminated an electric vehicle mandate for automobiles introduced by his predecessor. The 2024 EV mandate aimed to shift from gas-powered cars to EVs by instituting new pollution standards for automakers' vehicle fleets. Trump believes this action will be a "big day for American auto workers and car buyers."
Trump Adds to Criticisms of CNN, MS NOW
President Trump targeted CNN and MS NOW in a Sept. 26 morning Truth Social post. “Why should perpetrators of FAKE NEWS, like CNN and MSDNC, be allowed access to a very sacred place, the White House?” he wrote on his social media platform. “Despite my big Election Win, almost 100% of ‘TRUMP’ coverage is negative, and has been for years!” The president later slammed MS NOW's Akayla Gardner, telling the reporter that he wants "real news, not fake news like you." Trump added: "I love an open, free press. I don’t like the fake press.”
Monday, September 28, 2026
AG Blanche: Media WH Access ‘Is a Privilege, Not a Right’
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s attempts to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying the outlets do not have an inherent right to be granted entry. “The president hasn’t denied access. That's not the right way to describe it. This is – what the president has said is that he is sick and tired of certain media outlets just refusing to report accurate news,” Blanche told ABC News. “There’s still obviously litigation going on, but the important thing... is to know that... being in the White House is a privilege. It’s not a right.” “When you have complete misinformation coming out of the White House that affects our relationship with our foreign partners, that affects our relationship with our foreign enemies – and so this is just not about the fact that they’re refusing to report accurate news,” he said. “It’s all about the information that the American people have a right to hear coming out of… what should be respected media outlets.”
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Trump: Largest Steel Plant in US History to Be Built in Iowa
President Donald Trump on Monday “announced that the company Mesabi Metallics will build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa over the coming years, in what would be the largest of its kind in US history,” CBS News reports.
Five Arrested in UK Terror Plot Released on Bail
Five men arrested in England “over a suspected bomb plot at [Royal Air Force base] Fairford have been released on bail as police investigate why they were so close to the airbase in three vans with suspicious material in the back,” UK newspaper The Guardian reports.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes ‘Protect College Sports Act’
The US Senate on Monday “passed a landmark piece of legislation that aims to address growing concerns about fairness and equity in college sports, bolstering the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s power to enforce its rules and potentially reshaping the future of collegiate athletics for years to come,” The Hill reports.
US, Iran Officials Meet Separately With Mediators
“US and Iranian officials spoke separately with mediators on Monday as part of a renewed effort to end seven months of war, according to officials of both countries. Any further talks are expected to focus on an amended version of a seven-day proposal that Iran presented last week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, an official briefed on the negotiations” told Reuters.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Hegseth to Unveil a 20% Cut to General and Admiral Ranks
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to announce “plans to reduce by 20% the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals during his State of the Force address on Wednesday,” Fox News explained.
Trump and Tech CEOs Sign ‘Morally Binding’ AI Deal
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he and “the leaders of the country’s largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on AI technology,” CBS News stated.
Afghan Refugee Program Under Biden Had a 40% Error Rate
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement on Tuesday after a report released by its Office of the Inspector General “found that a Biden administration program to admit Afghan refugees had a 40% error rate in adjudicating asylum claims,” Just the News explained.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
DOJ Files Judicial Misconduct Complaint Against Minnesota Judges
The Department of Justice filed a “complaint of judicial misconduct” on Wednesday against seven Minnesota judges for allegedly making “improper and unethical comments” to The New York Times, the DOJ announced in a press release.
Christa Pike Still Alive After Two Lethal Doses in Death Chamber
A Tennessee woman convicted of murder is still alive after receiving two lethal injections, “a stunning development after the Supreme Court had stepped in to allow the state to put her to death,” NBC News reported.
Israel Says Passengers Thwarted Attempt to Crash Flydubai Plane
A flydubai flight turned into a terrifying midair emergency on Wednesday when a “crew foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft ... in a struggle that began when he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds,” Reuters reports. “Passengers and crew entered the cockpit, overpowered the co-pilot and enabled a second pair of flydubai pilots who were aboard the flight to land the jet safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, Israeli officials said. More than 10 hours later, the passengers arrived at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport aboard a flydubai replacement aircraft, with several describing the episode as a miracle and recounting a frantic struggle to prevent a catastrophe,” the wire service details. “Israeli officials said the attacker’s motive aboard flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv remained under investigation. Israel and the United Arab Emirates, which includes Dubai, signed the Abraham Accords normalizing relations in 2020.”
4 Questions
The story, in brief
Why did Donald Trump reject Iran's seven-day proposal?
President Donald Trump said he is not accepting Iran's plan to enter a ceasefire agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials, that Trump is skeptical Tehran will live up to the provisions of a truce.
What did Todd Blanche say about White House access for CNN and MS NOW?
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Donald Trump's attempts to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. He said being in the White House is a privilege, not a right, and argued the issue involves what he called inaccurate reporting and misinformation that can affect US relationships abroad.
What steel project did Donald Trump announce in Iowa?
President Donald Trump announced that Mesabi Metallics will build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa over the coming years. CBS News reported it would be the largest steel plant of its kind in US history.
What happened on the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv?
Israeli officials said passengers and crew stopped a co-pilot's attempt to crash Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Reuters reported the struggle began after he stabbed the pilot and sent the plane plunging nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds. A second pair of Flydubai pilots who were aboard the flight then landed the jet safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
