Insight: tracking the 2026 US midterms and the AI industry

Donald Trump

TechHow tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal

The “morally binding” Joint Commitment On Frontier Responsibilities, announced by President Trump, has been signed by leaders from Google, Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Nvidia. It calls for internal safety controls, independent evaluations, and board oversight, but sets no penalties for violations and says the measures could eventually become law or regulation.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 12:24

How tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal

Donald Trump

EconomyStocks Waver Ahead of PCE and Micron; Mideast Oil Flows Rebound as Trump Backs AI Audits

U.S. equity futures fluctuate ahead of personal consumption expenditures inflation data and Micron’s earnings. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs say Middle East oil flows are returning toward pre-war levels despite ongoing shipping risks. President Trump supports independent audits of AI systems under an accord with technology executives.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 12:22

Stocks Waver Ahead of PCE and Micron; Mideast Oil Flows Rebound as Trump Backs AI Audits

Donald Trump

PoliticsTop Trump figures push to steer human rights funding to rightwing causes

The Trump administration is seeking to direct more than $175m from the State Department’s flagship human rights fund toward projects including a $40m anti-communist grant, support for white Afrikaner rights in South Africa and campaigns against Brazil’s supreme court. Critics say 43 awards worth $176.9m would bolster rightwing causes and redefine what qualifies as human rights.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 12:00

Top Trump figures push to steer human rights funding to rightwing causes

Donald Trump

TechTrump says AI bosses signed morally binding self-regulation accord

President Trump says he and leading technology executives signed an agreement on AI regulation that is morally binding. Despite mounting pressure to address risks to humanity, he maintains that AI companies should police themselves, arguing this is essential for the US to stay ahead of China. University of Innsbruck scholar Matthias Kettemann provides analysis.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 11:10

Trump says AI bosses signed morally binding self-regulation accord

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PoliticsState Duma speaker certain Biden beat Trump in 2020 through fraud

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin claimed Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election through fraud. He accused the United States of abandoning genuine elections by using mail-in voting and said Russia’s democracy was genuine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 11:04

State Duma speaker certain Biden beat Trump in 2020 through fraud

Donald Trump

PoliticsTaiwan analysts say Trump-Xi summit brought no policy shift, but the real test lies ahead

Taiwanese analysts say the Trump-Xi summit produced no apparent change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan. Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu said Beijing wants the world to treat Taiwan as a domestic Chinese issue, while analysts cautioned that any private understanding over Taiwan may only become visible in the coming months.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 10:51

Taiwan analysts say Trump-Xi summit brought no policy shift, but the real test lies ahead

Donald Trump

TechTrump signs voluntary AI safety pact with leading tech companies

US President Donald Trump signs a voluntary artificial intelligence pact with several major technology companies. The roundup also reports US forces leaving bases in Iraq, a Flydubai flight bound for Israel diverting to Saudi Arabia after a fight between its pilots, and a new champion in Fat Bear Week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 10:50

Trump signs voluntary AI safety pact with leading tech companies

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PoliticsUS trade court to hear challenge to Trump’s forced-labor tariffs

The US Court of International Trade is set to hear a challenge on Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners. Trump accuses them of failing to stop imports made with forced labor, while opponents say the policy restores unchecked tariff authority that the Supreme Court struck down in February.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 10:10

US trade court to hear challenge to Trump’s forced-labor tariffs

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PoliticsLIVE: Trump hosts Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House

President Donald Trump is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House in a live event.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 10:07

LIVE: Trump hosts Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House

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PoliticsTrump faces bipartisan pushback over possible Russia sanctions relief

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged Donald Trump to keep sanctions on Russia, warning that easing them would embolden Moscow and prolong its war against Ukraine. The administration is reportedly considering limited relief in exchange for Russia releasing political prisoners and taking steps toward ending the war.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 09:51

Trump faces bipartisan pushback over possible Russia sanctions relief

Donald Trump

TechIs Trump right to rename AI as 'Super Intelligence'?

US President Donald Trump says the term artificial intelligence sounds “fake” and has ordered federal agencies to use “Super Intelligence” instead. Tech companies and researchers have not adopted the label, while academics say “superintelligence” refers to a future technology that could surpass humans broadly, not today’s AI systems.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 09:33

Is Trump right to rename AI as 'Super Intelligence'?

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TechTrump puts trust in AI bosses to 'police themselves'

As concerns grow about the safety of rapidly advancing AI models, US President Donald Trump met tech leaders at the White House on Tuesday. He said they had signed a “morally binding” pledge to self-regulate and create adequate safeguards, adding that they would “police themselves.”

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-30 08:42

Trump puts trust in AI bosses to 'police themselves'

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TechUnlike the EU, Trump's new AI pact lets tech companies police themselves

Executives from Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic signed a White House pledge on Tuesday to keep their AI activities in check, but the agreement has no legal force. In contrast, EU rules allow fines of up to 3% of a company’s global turnover for violations.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 08:12

Unlike the EU, Trump's new AI pact lets tech companies police themselves

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EconomyWhy Is Oil at $100 If Trump Is Winning the Battle in Hormuz?

The author says that despite Tehran’s claims to the contrary, the Strait of Hormuz is effectively wide open and Donald Trump has the upper hand in the contest. Crude exports from US allies in the region through the strait and bypass routes have recovered to about 80% of prewar levels, while Iran’s own oil exports have fallen to zero.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 08:00

Why Is Oil at $100 If Trump Is Winning the Battle in Hormuz?

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PoliticsTrump and Burnham hold bilateral meeting – watch live

Donald Trump and Andy Burnham are holding a bilateral meeting, which is being broadcast live.

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 07:35

Trump and Burnham hold bilateral meeting – watch live

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EconomyOil prices climb as Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief; Qatar pushes for peace talks

Oil prices rose Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump denied offering Iran relief from sanctions. Qatar is pushing for peace talks.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 07:12

Oil prices climb as Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief; Qatar pushes for peace talks

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EconomyTrump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and artificial-intelligence chief executives met as OpenAI set its sights on a $1.4 trillion valuation. Stocks rose and bonds steadied after a bruising selloff, while traders awaited a key U.S. inflation reading for signals on the interest-rate outlook.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 06:58

Trump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

US President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a “friend” and downplayed concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal, saying Kim would be “fine” as long as Trump remained in office. Trump made the comments after being asked why North Korea could have nuclear weapons while Iran could not.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 06:48

Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

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PoliticsIan Bremmer: 'We have passed peak Trump in terms of disruption on the global stage'

American political scientist Ian Bremmer says the world may be entering the autumn of the “Donroe Doctrine” and the MAGA era. He questions whether this America First moment is what US voters envisioned in 2024.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 06:40

Ian Bremmer: 'We have passed peak Trump in terms of disruption on the global stage'

Donald Trump

EconomyOil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he was willing to ease sanctions on Iran. Qatar was pressing for peace talks, while a recovery in Middle East crude supply had driven prices lower in the previous session.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 06:10

Oil rises after Trump denies willingness to ease Iran sanctions

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TechTrump Rejects Need for New AI Safety Laws, OpenAI's Altman on IPO Plans

Donald Trump rejects the need for new AI safety laws, while OpenAI’s Altman discusses the company’s IPO plans. The program also reports that OpenAI is targeting $30 billion in new funding.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:44

Trump Rejects Need for New AI Safety Laws, OpenAI's Altman on IPO Plans

Donald Trump

TechTrump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

US President Donald Trump says he will not consider jointly developing artificial intelligence with China, arguing that this would hand technological secrets to a major economic rival. He again rejected restrictions on AI, saying they would hinder its progress, while backing substantial industry self-regulation to guard against potential dangers.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 04:39

Trump rules out US-China cooperation on AI development

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PoliticsDemocrats hope anger at Trump will drive young people to vote

Political strategist Celinda Lake says young voters typically skip US midterm elections, but are “very unhappy about the war” and the rising cost of living. Democrats view their participation as a key trigger for flipping control of Congress.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:36

Democrats hope anger at Trump will drive young people to vote

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TechTrump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

President Donald Trump endorsed outside audits to assess the safety of artificial intelligence systems in an accord with Silicon Valley leaders. The agreement seeks to address growing concern over AI risks while sidestepping new government rules.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:31

Trump Backs Independent AI Audits in Shift of Safety Posture

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PoliticsMillions in taxpayer funds spent on hagiographic Trump ads, estimates say

Millions of taxpayer dollars have already been spent on hagiographic ads for President Donald Trump, according to estimates from a leading political ad-tracking firm. The effort has received a total allocation of $20 million, which watchdog groups have called illegal.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 04:01

Millions in taxpayer funds spent on hagiographic Trump ads, estimates say

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EconomyCanada Has ‘Backup Plans’ if Trump Bans Diesel Exports

Canada’s energy minister said the country has contingency measures ready for possible disruptions to diesel supplies, including a potential US ban on fuel exports.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 03:30

Canada Has ‘Backup Plans’ if Trump Bans Diesel Exports

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TechTrump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards

US President Donald Trump and leaders from some of the world’s largest technology and AI companies have signed an accord described as morally binding, pledging to “self-police” artificial intelligence development.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 03:30

Trump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards

Donald Trump

TechTrump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

US President Donald Trump said Bill Gates had allegedly changed his position and no longer believed artificial intelligence could cause events resulting in one billion deaths. Trump did not say where he heard Gates make the claim on Monday. Gates had previously urged government action to limit AI risks.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 03:10

Trump says Gates no longer believes AI could kill one billion people

Donald Trump

TechTrump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

US President Donald Trump and leading technology companies have signed a voluntary agreement on AI regulation covering internal reviews and joint monitoring, but it stops short of establishing concrete guardrails.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 03:00

Trump backs AI self-regulation at tech summit, but is it enough?

Donald Trump

TechThree takeaways from Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ summit

Donald Trump hosted leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Meta and Google at the White House to discuss AI. The companies signed what Trump called a morally binding agreement to safeguard their systems and work with independent auditors. Trump said he would create an AI safety board and reaffirmed support for rapid data-centre expansion.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 02:41

Three takeaways from Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ summit

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EconomyTrump’s import ban on select Canadian goods takes effect

Nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian products are now barred from entering the United States under President Donald Trump’s trade war. The blocked goods include Canadian alcohol, cheese and other dairy products, and motorcycles. The restrictions are affecting Canada’s alcohol industry, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is responding to Stelco’s layoff announcement.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 02:30

Trump’s import ban on select Canadian goods takes effect

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EconomyTrump bans $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade fight escalates

US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade dispute with Canada by banning nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, including alcoholic drinks, dairy products and motorcycles. The immediate economic effect may be limited compared with bilateral trade, but the political stakes are rising. Trump expects Canada to yield, while Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to resist Washington and reduce Canada’s economic dependence.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 02:20

Trump bans $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade fight escalates

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PoliticsMike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses President Donald Trump hosting U.S. artificial intelligence leaders at the White House, saying Trump is the “only person on the planet” who could bring the meeting together.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 02:15

Mike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

Donald Trump

TechTrump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’

US President Donald Trump met White House officials and technology representatives, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta. He said there was a belief in “tremendous self-regulation” and that technology leaders had signed a “morally binding” document intended to protect against potential AI hazards.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 01:47

Trump says AI companies must ‘self-regulate’

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump Sued Over Move to Claw Back Federal Funds Set to Expire

A White House plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in federally approved funding through a controversial budgeting maneuver is facing a legal challenge just before the fiscal year ends, when the money is due to expire.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 01:30

Trump Sued Over Move to Claw Back Federal Funds Set to Expire

Donald Trump

TechTrump Responds to AI Backlash With ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand

President Donald Trump sees artificial intelligence as facing a branding problem and plans to try officially renaming the technology “super intelligence.”

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 01:00

Trump Responds to AI Backlash With ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand

Donald Trump

SocietyTrump-Backed Nuclear Plant Settles Cancer, Contamination Lawsuits

Residents and government officials in Metropolis, Illinois, blamed illnesses and property damage on radioactive material from the Atomic Age facility. The Trump-backed nuclear plant has settled lawsuits involving cancer and contamination.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 00:30

Trump-Backed Nuclear Plant Settles Cancer, Contamination Lawsuits

Donald Trump

WorldTrump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet

Donald Trump says he still does not know whether Iran will give up. Seyed Sadegh Emamian, an assistant professor at Tehran Polytechnic University and founder and former director of the Governance and Policy Think Tank, says deep mistrust between Iran and the US remains the main obstacle to negotiations.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 00:21

Trump says he does not know if Iran will give up yet

Donald Trump

EconomyTrump to Tout $54 Billion Korean LNG Plan in Battleground Alaska

President Donald Trump is expected to unveil South Korea’s plan to invest about $200 billion in the US, including $54 billion for a long-stalled Alaska natural-gas export venture. The project has been championed by a Republican senator facing a tight reelection contest.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 00:00

Trump to Tout $54 Billion Korean LNG Plan in Battleground Alaska

Donald Trump

TechTrump officially reveals new name for artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump answered reporters’ questions after meeting with top technology leaders about artificial intelligence and revealed a new name for the technology.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 00:00

Trump officially reveals new name for artificial intelligence

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WorldIran war live: Trump says war will end ‘very soon’ but offers no details

US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon and claims the war will end “very soon”, without providing details.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-30 00:00

Iran war live: Trump says war will end ‘very soon’ but offers no details

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Donald Trump

TechTrump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.

President Trump hosted technology leaders for a meeting on artificial intelligence and released an agreement signed by top tech executives to raise A.I. standards. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:58

Trump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections

US President Donald Trump says he will spend 32 days travelling across states to campaign for Republican candidates before November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. His approval rating has fallen to 37 percent as voters voice frustration over living costs and the war on Iran.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:53

Trump says he plans 32-day campaign ahead of midterm elections

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump adviser tells Canadian lobbyists to ‘get the hell out of our country’

Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro told Canadian lobbyists to leave the United States and warned that Canada would “pay even more dearly” if it interfered in the upcoming midterm elections. Navarro did not specify what he meant by Canadian interference.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:48

Trump adviser tells Canadian lobbyists to ‘get the hell out of our country’

Donald Trump

TechTrump hosts AI leaders as advocates call for slowdown in development

The race to build the next generation of artificial intelligence is speeding up alongside debate over who should set its limits. U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday with leaders of tech giants rapidly expanding their AI capabilities, while Beijing watches and Canadian AI figures question where the technology could lead.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:45

Trump hosts AI leaders as advocates call for slowdown in development

Donald Trump

TechTrump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

US President Donald Trump and leading technology executives signed an accord requiring companies to establish “robust internal controls” for AI systems and work with an independent external auditor. The companies also pledged to prevent their tools from hacking or accessing technical systems in unintended ways.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:43

Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

Donald Trump

TechTrump launches America.gov in push for AI-powered federal services

President Donald Trump unveiled America.gov on Tuesday as an AI-powered, one-stop website for government services. The launch deepens his embrace of artificial intelligence as public skepticism grows over its economic and social effects.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:30

Trump launches America.gov in push for AI-powered federal services

Donald Trump

PoliticsJack Smith defends Trump investigations in tense US Senate hearing

Former special counsel Jack Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee that his investigations of Donald Trump followed Justice Department policy and were based on evidence. He rejected claims that politics drove the charges, while Republicans accused his team of abusing its authority and targeting the party and conservative groups.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:28

Jack Smith defends Trump investigations in tense US Senate hearing

Donald Trump

TechTrump and tech executives sign a 'morally binding' AI safety accord

President Donald Trump hosted leading technology executives at the White House on Tuesday and said they had signed a “morally binding” agreement on AI safety. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that the technology carries “very real risks,” but said the industry can “win safe” if it gets the approach right.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:20

Trump and tech executives sign a 'morally binding' AI safety accord

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TechTrump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.

President Trump hosted top technology leaders for a meeting on artificial intelligence and released an agreement they signed to raise A.I. standards. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 23:16

Trump hosts tech leaders for meeting on A.I.

Donald Trump

TechTrump and Tech Leaders Sign AI Agreement Deemed ‘Morally Binding’

“Balance of Power” examines the intersection of politics and global business. Sen. Rand Paul says artificial intelligence will likely need a combination of industry self-regulation and user protections, while arguing Congress is moving too quickly toward new mandates. The program also features Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon’s political positions.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 23:10

Trump and Tech Leaders Sign AI Agreement Deemed ‘Morally Binding’

Donald Trump

TechTrump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

US President Donald Trump said AI company CEOs had signed a morally binding accord to self-police the technology’s development. The agreement calls for stronger internal controls, independent assessments and board oversight, but is not legally enforceable. Trump reiterated that his administration would not stifle AI or back restrictions, amid growing safety concerns after reported hacking incidents.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 23:10

Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump launches ‘Super Intelligence’ government website, signals he does not want cooperation with China

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 29 establishing the America.gov “Super Intelligence” government services platform before meeting executives from the field. He also said he does not want cooperation with China in the area.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:53

Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence’ government website, signals he does not want cooperation with China

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PoliticsA Donald Trump lookalike is running for a seat in Brazil’s Congress

As Brazil approaches its general election, voters are encountering an unexpected Donald Trump lookalike on the campaign trail who is seeking a seat in Congress.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 22:52

A Donald Trump lookalike is running for a seat in Brazil’s Congress

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TechTrump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls

On Tuesday, Donald Trump and leaders of major AI firms signed a voluntary pact aimed at tighter safety checks. Trump rejected calls for government limits and urged faster AI development.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:48

Trump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident

President Donald Trump denied offering to lift sanctions on Iran and unfreeze its assets in exchange for concessions in nuclear talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a “foreign actor” was involved in a possible attack concerning a US air base in western England, while UK police said no improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicles.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 22:44

Trump denies offering to lift Iran sanctions; UK police find no explosives in vehicles linked to base incident

Donald Trump

TechTrump orders US government to call AI ‘Super Intelligence’

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing US policy websites, documents, and press releases to use “Super Intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” or “AI.” He said the technology is powerful and should mostly be used beneficially, while tech companies should largely self-regulate.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:25

Trump orders US government to call AI ‘Super Intelligence’

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WorldIran's Revolutionary Guards urge Americans to reject Trump's policies

An open letter from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to the American people claims the US public does not understand what is happening in Iran and urges them to pressure the Trump administration to end the war. Donald Trump says action against Tehran could be viewed as one of the most important acts in US history. Iran also threatens attacks on infrastructure across the Middle East if its security is not guaranteed.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 22:15

Iran's Revolutionary Guards urge Americans to reject Trump's policies

Donald Trump

WorldTrump calls Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can possess a nuclear weapon while Iran cannot. Trump said Kim respects and likes him. Pyongyang reiterated that it will not give up its nuclear weapons and considers its nuclear status irreversible.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:10

Trump calls Kim Jong Un his friend when asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons

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PoliticsUS Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue third-country deportations

The US Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the Trump administration to resume deportations to third countries, pausing a lower-court ruling that required immigrants to have a meaningful opportunity to raise safety concerns. The justices will hear arguments in December; three liberal justices said they would have rejected the request.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 22:06

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue third-country deportations

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TechTrump wants AI companies to police themselves

President Donald Trump is supporting voluntary commitments from leading technology companies instead of stricter AI regulation. As the technology becomes more powerful and safety concerns grow, questions remain over whether the industry can be trusted to regulate itself.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:05

Trump wants AI companies to police themselves

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TechTrump releases AI accord with tech executives

President Donald Trump released a document on Tuesday that his administration presented as an accord on artificial intelligence. Trump had earlier said it was signed by him and the technology executives he met in Washington.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:05

Trump releases AI accord with tech executives

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PoliticsChina-organized Putin-Xi-Trump meeting would be useful, envoy to Russia says

Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui said a meeting between Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, if arranged by China on the sidelines of the APEC summit, would be highly beneficial to the development of a multipolar world. He said the three countries are permanent UN Security Council members and could help advance the global economy, peace and stability.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 21:55

China-organized Putin-Xi-Trump meeting would be useful, envoy to Russia says

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PoliticsTrump says top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has signed a voluntary pact with artificial intelligence companies under which they will “self-police” the technology’s development.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:55

Trump says top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

Donald Trump

PoliticsKennedy torches ‘dirtbag’ Jack Smith over Trump investigations

Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports that former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:45

Kennedy torches ‘dirtbag’ Jack Smith over Trump investigations

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EconomyTrump set to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG and other projects

President Donald Trump could announce as soon as Wednesday that his administration plans to use South Korea’s strategic investment fund for several major US projects, including about $54 billion for Alaska LNG, according to two people familiar with the discussions.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:25

Trump set to tout Korean investment in Alaska LNG and other projects

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PoliticsUS Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration, for now, to resume deporting people to third countries.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 21:17

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations

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TechTrump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. Before his “superintelligence” luncheon, he launched an AI-powered government services website and said he did not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight, while promising not to constrain the technology’s growth.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:17

Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

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WorldTrump believes Iran will eventually choose to surrender

US President Donald Trump said he believes Iran will surrender at some point, describing the country as doing “very poorly.” He again expressed confidence that Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon. The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, while large-scale US strikes resumed on July 8 after a June cessation-of-hostilities memorandum.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-09-29 21:15

Trump believes Iran will eventually choose to surrender

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TechTrump and AI executives sign ‘morally binding’ pledge after White House summit

President Donald Trump showed no interest in slowing AI development after bringing leading technology executives together at the White House. He said he would sign an order renaming artificial intelligence “super intelligence,” praised the business leaders present and described the atmosphere in the room as having an “unbelievable feeling.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 21:12

Trump and AI executives sign ‘morally binding’ pledge after White House summit

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PoliticsTrump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue

As polls show Donald Trump losing support on the artificial intelligence issue, he is trying to rebrand AI as “super intelligence.” Trump brushed off a question about whether his backing for AI and data centers could hurt Republicans in the upcoming midterm election.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 21:07

Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue

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TechTrump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. Before a “superintelligence” luncheon, he launched an AI-powered government services website and said he did not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:05

Trump says he does not want to work with China on AI safety

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TechTrump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings

President Trump hosted technology leaders at the White House to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. NBC News says the Trump administration is resisting calls from industry and the public for stronger guardrails and regulation.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:02

Trump says tech companies will ‘police themselves’ amid AI safety warnings

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PoliticsGOP senator pressed on Trump as Iran war drives up fuel costs

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts says rising fuel costs putting pressure on families are directly linked to the Iran war. CNN’s Dana Bash also questions him about a recent taxpayer-funded political ad released by the Trump administration.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:00

GOP senator pressed on Trump as Iran war drives up fuel costs

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PoliticsPublic service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

The White House describes the ads as public service announcements similar to those used by previous administrations. But three taxpayer-funded advertisements praising President Donald Trump have drawn criticism from both sides of the political divide, while legal experts say they breach federal laws against government propaganda.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:56

Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

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PoliticsPublic service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

The White House describes the ads as public service announcements of the kind used by previous administrations. But three taxpayer-funded spots praising President Donald Trump have drawn criticism from both sides of the political divide, while legal experts say they breach federal laws against government propaganda.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:52

Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

Donald Trump

PoliticsU.S. Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations for now

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Donald Trump’s administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without first giving them a chance to explain the harms they could face. The ruling strengthens a tool used for rapid expulsions under the administration’s immigration crackdown.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:38

U.S. Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations for now

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TechTrump signs order launching AI-powered government services platform

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating America.gov, a single AI-powered online entry point for federal information and services. Users can ask questions such as how to register a business or change a surname after marriage, receiving step-by-step guidance and links to relevant agency websites. More functions are planned.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:31

Trump signs order launching AI-powered government services platform

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PoliticsTrump hosts Musk and Huang, rejects cooperation with China on ‘superintelligence’

Trump hosted Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and other technology leaders, signaling that the United States will not cooperate with China in the field of “superintelligence.” The program also covers delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan, a new US passport, a congressional bill targeting Chinese optical transceivers and Rubio’s claim that explosives found at UK US military bases involved a “foreign actor.”

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:26

Trump hosts Musk and Huang, rejects cooperation with China on ‘superintelligence’

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PoliticsTrump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws

Public Citizen has asked US regulators to stop broadcasters from airing Trump commercials it says may illegally use taxpayer money for propaganda and breach restrictions on federal employees’ political activity. One ad reuses Trump’s 2024 campaign footage but says it was paid for by the US government. The White House calls the ads public service announcements.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:23

Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump, tech executives sign 'morally binding' AI document

US President Donald Trump said a document concerning AI was signed in Washington on Tuesday by him and prominent technology leaders.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:15

Trump, tech executives sign 'morally binding' AI document

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TechTrump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders

As concerns mount over the speed of AI development, President Donald Trump hosted leading technology executives at the White House on Tuesday. He said there was broad agreement that the industry should depend on “self-regulation” instead of sweeping government rules.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:12

Trump says 'self-regulation is very important' as he meets with AI leaders

Donald Trump

EconomyUS ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliation

The United States has begun banning nearly $1bn in Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The measure is Trump’s response to Canada’s tariffs on $20bn of US goods and is expected to further strain relations, while tighter conditions could weaken Canada’s growth.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:08

US ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliation

Donald Trump

PoliticsUS midterms: Trump, Gaza and the collapse of unconditional support for Israel

For decades, US support for Israel was one of Washington’s few unbreakable bipartisan positions. The programme says the genocide in Gaza changed that, as a war that killed more than 74,000 Palestinians fractured Democratic and Republican coalitions and reshaped primaries, campus politics and the terms on which a generation views Israel.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:04

US midterms: Trump, Gaza and the collapse of unconditional support for Israel

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TechTrump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'

President Donald Trump took questions from the press during a White House meeting with top U.S. artificial intelligence leaders. He said the United States has a substantial lead in AI and will maintain it.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 20:00

Trump vows dominance in AI leaders meeting: 'We have a big lead, and we are going to keep it'

Donald Trump

TechTrump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans

President Donald Trump rejected the idea of new federal regulations for artificial intelligence after meeting top industry executives at the White House, as global concern grows over threats posed by the technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:00

Trump Rejects New AI Safety Laws After Meeting Industry Titans

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TechCan AI be regulated? Trump meets tech leaders as safety fears grow

Trump meets AI leaders to discuss safety concerns while pushing US companies to stay ahead of China. Anthropic warns its IPO investors that the technology could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:46

Can AI be regulated? Trump meets tech leaders as safety fears grow

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PoliticsSupreme Court rules Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to third countries

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to third countries without prior notice after pausing a lower-court order that had blocked the policy.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:40

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to third countries

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PoliticsSupreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy

The Supreme Court is allowing Donald Trump’s administration to resume deporting people to countries other than their own for now, as the justices consider whether the policy is lawful.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:32

Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy

Donald Trump

PoliticsSupreme Court Lets Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Resume

The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting undocumented people to countries other than their own, with little or no advance notice. The court is scheduled to hear arguments on the issue in December.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:30

Supreme Court Lets Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Resume

Donald Trump

ScienceTrump border wall construction cut into an ancient carving older than Stonehenge

Researchers’ recent estimates indicate that the huge fish-shaped Las Playas intaglio is at least 2,000 years older than the first Egyptian pyramid. Construction of Trump’s border wall cut into the ancient ground carving.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 19:29

Trump border wall construction cut into an ancient carving older than Stonehenge

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PoliticsSupreme Court Lets Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Resume

The US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to third countries.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:28

Supreme Court Lets Trump’s Third-Country Deportations Resume

Donald Trump

TechTrump Hosts AI Summit

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power discusses AI events at the White House hosted by Trump, along with a market move in which bond yields surged as stocks fell.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 19:24

Trump Hosts AI Summit

Donald Trump

PoliticsSupreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Donald Trump’s administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own without first giving them a chance to explain the harm they could face. The ruling strengthens a tool used for rapid expulsions under the administration’s immigration crackdown.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:15

Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations

Donald Trump

PoliticsSupreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, for the second time, removed barriers to the Trump administration deporting some immigrants to “third countries” with which they have no prior connection.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 19:08

Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy

Donald Trump

EconomyCynthia Lummis: ‘Democrats Hate Trump More Than They Like Good Policy’

Senator Cynthia Lummis reflects on the path from Lummis-Gillibrand to the CLARITY Act, the personal story that led her to Bitcoin and self-custody, and the loss of last week’s cloture vote. She blames Senate Democrats and pays tribute to longtime staffer Chris Land in a farewell conversation at CoinDesk’s Policy & Regulation conference.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Cynthia Lummis: ‘Democrats Hate Trump More Than They Like Good Policy’

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PoliticsTrump heads to Republican-leaning states for midterm rallies

Trump is set to hold two rallies in congressional districts and states that appear to favor the Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Trump heads to Republican-leaning states for midterm rallies

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PoliticsTrump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

Donald Trump rejected government guardrails for artificial intelligence during a lunch with Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk and other technology leaders. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, JD Vance and Marco Rubio also attended.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Trump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump Loses Bid to Pause Judge’s Sanctions in IRS Case Fight

A US appeals court declined to halt a Florida federal judge’s sanctions against President Donald Trump and his lawyers for “bad faith” conduct in their $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service while they pursue an appeal.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Trump Loses Bid to Pause Judge’s Sanctions in IRS Case Fight

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EconomyTrump banned nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports. These products are affected

A U.S. ban covering hundreds of millions of dollars in Canadian products took effect Tuesday, putting pressure on imports from one of America’s leading trading partners.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:59

Trump banned nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports. These products are affected

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PoliticsOfficial says pro-Trump TV ads were paid for with CBP money

An official says Donald Trump’s administration used money intended for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pay for television advertisements portraying the president favorably.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:43

Official says pro-Trump TV ads were paid for with CBP money

Donald Trump

PoliticsWill Trump’s $15B play sway Iowa voters? Enten runs the numbers

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines Donald Trump’s support among White voters without college degrees. Trump has announced a $15 billion steel factory project in Iowa as Republican candidates there face strong headwinds in midterm polling. CNN’s Audie Cornish also discusses the close Iowa races.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:30

Will Trump’s $15B play sway Iowa voters? Enten runs the numbers

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TechTrump Hosts AI Leaders at White House

Artificial intelligence industry leaders met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss mounting concerns about threats from the technology. Trump said he does not want excessive regulation to stifle innovation. Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp attended and spoke with Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:29

Trump Hosts AI Leaders at White House

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TechTrump unveils new site to simplify access to government services

The Trump administration has launched America.gov to make government information and services easier to access. For now, the site works like a ChatGPT- or Claude-style chatbot powered by Google’s Gemini and xAI’s Grok, directing users to official sources; Trump said it would not store user information.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:21

Trump unveils new site to simplify access to government services

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PoliticsJack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his decision to charge Donald Trump, as the Justice Department pushes to target law enforcement officials involved in the investigation of the president. Smith responded to senators’ questions at the hearing.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:10

Jack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump unveils one-stop government services website

President Donald Trump unveiled a government website designed as a one-stop shop for people handling basic tasks such as renewing a passport, enrolling in Medicare or applying for disaster relief.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:01

Trump unveils one-stop government services website

Donald Trump

PoliticsEx-Trump Prosecutor Spars With GOP Senators, Defends Probe Staff

The former US prosecutor who secured indictments against Donald Trump clashed with Republican senators while defending the integrity of his investigations. He said career prosecutors involved in the cases were illegally fired.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 18:00

Ex-Trump Prosecutor Spars With GOP Senators, Defends Probe Staff

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WorldIran’s IRGC appeals to US voters, says Trump administration ‘must be changed’

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued an open letter accusing Donald Trump of misleading Americans about the ongoing war, Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz. It urges US voters to take back control from “corrupt politicians”, declares Iran the victor and says “Death to America” targets the ruling elite, not the American people.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 17:51

Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters, says Trump administration ‘must be changed’

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TechTrump launches AI-powered America.gov to help navigate government websites

President Donald Trump launched America.gov on Tuesday, an AI-powered tool designed to help Americans navigate government websites. He called it “revolutionary” while acknowledging that hackers might eventually find a way into the system.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:50

Trump launches AI-powered America.gov to help navigate government websites

Donald Trump

PoliticsJack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department pushed to target law enforcement officials involved in his investigation into President Trump. Smith responded to senators’ questions about his decision to charge Trump.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:46

Jack Smith testifies at Senate hearing, defending decision to charge Trump

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TechTrump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies

President Donald Trump said he does not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on governing artificial intelligence, arguing that cooperation would make it harder for US companies to develop AI products better than those made by their Chinese counterparts.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:43

Trump says working with China on AI governance would hurt US companies

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WorldTrump says war with Iran will be over 'very soon'

US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” and that Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon. He added that oil prices would tumble once the conflict ended, calling the war one of the most important things the United States had done.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-09-29 17:41

Trump says war with Iran will be over 'very soon'

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PoliticsPro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Sources

The Trump administration used Department of Homeland Security funds to broadcast television ads featuring President Donald Trump in recent days, according to people familiar with the matter.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:40

Pro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Sources

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PoliticsThe Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends

The Atlantic reports that Donald Trump approved a proposal to ease sanctions on Russia in return for the release of political prisoners. Envoy John Coale says the approach could break the deadlock in U.S.-Russia talks, but Volodymyr Zelensky vows to oppose lifting sanctions before the war ends, while Svetlana Tikhanovskaya warns it could encourage further hostage-taking.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 17:36

The Atlantic: Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for political-prisoner releases before Ukraine war ends

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EconomyTrump’s Mineral Drive Leads Cove Capital to Eye Central Asia

US investment firm Cove Capital is looking beyond Kazakhstan’s tungsten resources to opportunities across Central Asia and the Caucasus as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to reduce dependence on critical minerals from China.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 17:30

Trump’s Mineral Drive Leads Cove Capital to Eye Central Asia

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TechLawmaker says Apple worked with Trump administration to remove ICE-tracking apps

US Representative Jamie Raskin says Apple removed ICE-tracking apps such as ICEBlock from the App Store after claims from the Trump administration that they endangered officers. Raskin says Apple has no evidence of safety risks and accused the company of invoking unrelated immigrant deaths to justify censoring Americans who record government activity.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:29

Lawmaker says Apple worked with Trump administration to remove ICE-tracking apps

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PoliticsAnother Trump loyalist helping lead probe into Trump investigations resigns

Another Trump loyalist assigned to help lead a controversial conspiracy probe targeting President Trump’s political opponents has resigned from the Department of Justice, according to sources.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:19

Another Trump loyalist helping lead probe into Trump investigations resigns

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TechTech leaders arrive at White House for AI luncheon with Trump

Tech leaders arrived at the White House for an artificial intelligence luncheon with Trump as calls to slow the technology’s development and impose regulation reach a fever pitch.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 17:08

Tech leaders arrive at White House for AI luncheon with Trump

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SportsTrump celebrates Senate passage of college sports overhaul legislation

The Senate passed legislation to overhaul college sports by a 77-22 vote on Monday night. Trump celebrated the passage.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:07

Trump celebrates Senate passage of college sports overhaul legislation

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PoliticsTaiwan says US arms sales have 'not changed' after Trump-Xi meeting

Taiwan’s defense minister said Tuesday that US arms sales to Taiwan have not changed and that Taipei remains in continuous talks with Washington on each individual sale. A $14 billion arms package is still stalled after last week’s Trump-Xi summit in Washington.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:06

Taiwan says US arms sales have 'not changed' after Trump-Xi meeting

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump launches platform to ease access to government services

President Donald Trump announced the launch of America.gov, a platform designed to make it easier for people to access federal government services.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:05

Trump launches platform to ease access to government services

Donald Trump

PoliticsUS appeals court declines to pause sanctions against Trump lawyers in IRS settlement

A US appeals court on Tuesday declined to immediately halt sanctions against lawyers for President Donald Trump. A judge had accused them of misusing the court system while settling a lawsuit the Republican president brought against the Internal Revenue Service.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:05

US appeals court declines to pause sanctions against Trump lawyers in IRS settlement

Donald Trump

TechTrump vows to never ‘stifle’ AI as top executives seek guardrails for new models

US President Donald Trump vows never to “stifle” artificial intelligence, while top executives seek guardrails for new AI models.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:00

Trump vows to never ‘stifle’ AI as top executives seek guardrails for new models

Donald Trump

TechTrump Gathers With Tech Leaders and Unveils AI Tool

Donald Trump met with technology leaders and unveiled an AI tool. A new government website promotes streamlined services while testing how much Americans trust artificial intelligence.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 17:00

Trump Gathers With Tech Leaders and Unveils AI Tool

Donald Trump

PoliticsJack Smith says he won’t be silenced by Trump prosecution threats

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal indictments against President Donald Trump, told lawmakers Tuesday that continued prosecution threats from the Trump administration would not silence him. He said he believes the rule of law faces an unprecedented threat.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 16:31

Jack Smith says he won’t be silenced by Trump prosecution threats

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TechTrump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI

US President Donald Trump rejected any joint US-China venture to develop artificial intelligence, saying it would amount to giving secrets to America’s main economic rival. At the launch of America.gov, he again opposed guardrails that he said could stifle AI growth, despite public concern over its risks.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 16:09

Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump touts America.gov, but government-sourced AI answers undercut many statements

The Trump administration has launched a revamped America.gov website, but AI answers drawing on government sources undercut many of the statements promoted through it.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 16:00

Trump touts America.gov, but government-sourced AI answers undercut many statements

Donald Trump

TechAI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton says Trump is ‘ill-advised’ about artificial intelligence

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting an AI summit in Washington and has dismissed warnings about the technology, saying the United States must stay ahead of China in the AI arms race. Geoffrey Hinton, widely regarded as an AI “godfather,” says Trump does not really understand AI and is ill-advised about it.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:33

AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton says Trump is ‘ill-advised’ about artificial intelligence

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Politics‘The Good Liars’ see cracks in Trump’s MAGA support

Political comedy duo The Good Liars visit Trump rallies across the United States and tell CNN’s Laura Coates that supporters are beginning to turn against the president. Some diehard fans known as “Front Row Joes” now call him “a fraud,” while a CNN panel discusses the issues driving weaker MAGA support.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:19

‘The Good Liars’ see cracks in Trump’s MAGA support

Donald Trump

TechTrump says he will sign executive order renaming AI as ‘Super Intelligence’

At an event launching the America.gov website, President Trump said he plans to sign an executive order that would rename artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 15:16

Trump says he will sign executive order renaming AI as ‘Super Intelligence’

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TechIs the world safer from AI risk after the Trump-Xi summit?

Analysts said AI poses a shared risk for the two countries, while competition remains on the horizon.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 15:00

Is the world safer from AI risk after the Trump-Xi summit?

Donald Trump

WorldExclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem

Donald Trump privately doubts Vladimir Putin will agree to an energy ceasefire with Ukraine before winter, people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. Washington is pressing both sides to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, but Moscow has not signaled readiness to accept a reciprocal pause. The proposal could be discussed at trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates as early as next week.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 14:55

Exclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem

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EconomyTrump Import Ban Deals Setback to US-Canada Trade Ties

Trade relations between the US and Canada have suffered a setback under Trump’s import ban. The prohibition also targets American companies that produce goods in Canada.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 14:30

Trump Import Ban Deals Setback to US-Canada Trade Ties

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EconomyCan Trump and Xi turn a trade truce into lasting economic peace?

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping lavished praise on each other during their latest meeting in Washington. The question is whether the trade truce can develop into lasting economic peace.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 14:21

Can Trump and Xi turn a trade truce into lasting economic peace?

Donald Trump

EconomyIndian firm behind Trump-announced $15bn steel mill has deep Russia ties

Trump has announced a $15bn steel mill in Iowa to be built by Mesabi Metallics, owned by India’s Essar Group. Essar sold a major Indian refinery to a Russian-led consortium in 2016; the renamed Nayara Energy is partly owned by sanctioned Russian oil company Rosneft. There is no evidence the mill violates US Russia sanctions, but the project highlights the difficulty of isolating Moscow economically.

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Indian firm behind Trump-announced $15bn steel mill has deep Russia ties

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PoliticsJack Smith defends decision to charge Trump at Senate hearing

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defending his criminal investigations into President Trump. In his opening statement, Smith said he stands by his decision to bring charges against Trump.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 14:14

Jack Smith defends decision to charge Trump at Senate hearing

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PoliticsTrump backs plan to ease some US sanctions on Russia, media reports

US President Donald Trump backed a proposal to relax some sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing several prisoners, The Atlantic reported. The initiative, presented by special envoy John Coale, remains at an early stage and could enable deals involving Russian oil, diesel, rare earth minerals and other commodities. The approach could anger Ukrainians, Europeans and some of Trump’s congressional allies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 14:07

Trump backs plan to ease some US sanctions on Russia, media reports

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TechTrump hosts AI titans at White House as extinction-risk warnings intensify

A closed-door White House luncheon brings together artificial intelligence industry leaders for talks as warnings about the technology’s potential extinction risk grow more intense.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 14:00

Trump hosts AI titans at White House as extinction-risk warnings intensify

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TechIves on Trump’s Tech Summit and Anthropic’s Possible IPO

Dan Ives of Yorkville Ives & Co. discusses why President Donald Trump is bringing technology leaders including Mark Zuckerberg and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to the White House. He also addresses Anthropic’s expected IPO and the debate over AI regulation, warning that excessive rules could give China an advantage.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 13:47

Ives on Trump’s Tech Summit and Anthropic’s Possible IPO

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PoliticsLIVE: Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before Senate panel on Trump investigations

Former special counsel Jack Smith is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his two criminal investigations of President Trump.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 13:20

LIVE: Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before Senate panel on Trump investigations

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PoliticsLIVE: Jack Smith, former Trump prosecutor, testifies before Senate

Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He formerly served as special counsel and brought criminal charges against Donald Trump.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 13:19

LIVE: Jack Smith, former Trump prosecutor, testifies before Senate

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PoliticsFormer special counsel Jack Smith testifies before Senate panel

Former special counsel Jack Smith, who secured two indictments against President Donald Trump, is testifying before a Senate panel. The hearing is being covered through live updates.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 13:16

Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before Senate panel

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EconomyDeloitte Canada cuts 2027 GDP forecast by 20% as tariffs weigh on economy

Deloitte Canada has reduced its forecast for Canadian economic growth in 2027 by 20%, pointing to increasingly difficult conditions for consumers and businesses. The outlook was released as a new U.S. ban on certain Canadian imports took effect amid Donald Trump’s trade war.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 12:53

Deloitte Canada cuts 2027 GDP forecast by 20% as tariffs weigh on economy

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PoliticsTrump denies offering to sell weapons to China’s Xi

President Donald Trump said he did not discuss selling US weapons to China during his recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His denial contradicts US Ambassador to China David Perdue, who said Trump had at one point asked Xi whether he wanted to buy weapons.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 12:40

Trump denies offering to sell weapons to China’s Xi

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PoliticsAlbanian PM: ‘I welcome everyone to the EU, even Trump’

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama welcomed Canada, Mexico and everyone else—including Trump—to join the EU. He called the EU’s offer of associate membership to Canada “great”. Albania officially received EU candidate status in 2014.

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Albanian PM: ‘I welcome everyone to the EU, even Trump’

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PoliticsWhat voters care about ahead of the midterms as Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans over Trump Jan. 6 probe

Today’s newsletter examines voters’ top concerns as the midterms approach. Three NBC News reporters are spending six days on the road to find out what voters are thinking, while Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans over the probe into Trump and Jan. 6.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 11:21

What voters care about ahead of the midterms as Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans over Trump Jan. 6 probe

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PoliticsCuba’s top trade official says US impedes reforms, denies talks with Trump associates

Cuba’s top trade official rejected reports that companies linked to US President Donald Trump visited Cuba this year for business discussions. The official said the US trade embargo is the biggest obstacle to implementing the country’s historic free-market reforms.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 11:15

Cuba’s top trade official says US impedes reforms, denies talks with Trump associates

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EconomyGlobal trade weathers Iran, Ukraine and Trump's tariffs

COVID-19, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and Donald Trump's tariffs have created the most unpredictable period for postwar trade. Yet goods and services trade remain resilient, helped by AI-related technology exports, while globalization has stalled. It remains unclear whether protectionism and geopolitical shifts will lead to deglobalization.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 10:35

Global trade weathers Iran, Ukraine and Trump's tariffs

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EconomyTrump to Tout $15 Billion Iowa Steel Plant Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump said a company owned by India’s Essar Group will build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa. The state is a crucial midterm battleground, where voter dissatisfaction with the economy has hurt Republicans.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 10:30

Trump to Tout $15 Billion Iowa Steel Plant Ahead of Midterms

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PoliticsFormer Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces Senate hearing over 'abuse of authority' accusations

Former special counsel Jack Smith is due to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, answering questions about his investigations into President Donald Trump as the Justice Department intensifies scrutiny of his work.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 10:25

Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces Senate hearing over 'abuse of authority' accusations

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TechTrump’s AI rebrand sparks unexpected rush for Slovenian .si domains

After Trump told the UN General Assembly that “artificial intelligence” sounded “fake” and said the US would adopt “super intelligence”, or SI, registrations for Slovenia’s .si domains jumped from 3,500 a month to 3,700 a day.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 10:14

Trump’s AI rebrand sparks unexpected rush for Slovenian .si domains

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TechTrump to host summit with top AI leaders in Washington

President Trump will convene a summit with leading artificial intelligence figures in Washington. He has been skeptical of AI guardrails, seeking to stay ahead of China, and will launch the AI-powered website America.gov on Tuesday.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 10:00

Trump to host summit with top AI leaders in Washington

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WorldIran's Revolutionary Guards call Trump a 'big liar'

An Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesperson called U.S. President Donald Trump a “big liar,” accusing him of hiding the truth from Americans about Iran’s nuclear program and the effectiveness of its blockade of energy supplies from the Gulf.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:45

Iran's Revolutionary Guards call Trump a 'big liar'

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PoliticsDemocrats eye Trump family business deals if they win Congress

A Democratic victory in November could trigger investigations into President Trump’s family business deals, including those involving his son Donald Trump Jr. and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:16

Democrats eye Trump family business deals if they win Congress

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WorldTrump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot

US President Donald Trump said he was “surprised” that British police released on bail five men arrested over an alleged plot to attack a UK airbase. He said the case “might be” connected to Iran because US bombers have used the base to target Iran since March.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:12

Trump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot

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PoliticsFormer special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigations

Former special counsel Jack Smith is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to testify about investigations involving Trump.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:11

Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Senate on Trump investigations

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TechTop AI leaders to meet Trump at White House amid dire technology warnings

Top AI leaders are set to meet with Trump at the White House as they issue dire warnings about the technology’s threat. They are calling for measures to slow AI down before it becomes more intelligent than humans.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:02

Top AI leaders to meet Trump at White House amid dire technology warnings

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PoliticsSenate GOP to press Jack Smith on Trump Jan. 6 probe as DOJ targets investigators

Former special counsel Jack Smith is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department pursues people involved in investigations into President Trump.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 09:00

Senate GOP to press Jack Smith on Trump Jan. 6 probe as DOJ targets investigators

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PoliticsTrump's HARD LINE is WORKING, expert says

Government Accountability Institute President Peter Schweizer discusses U.S. relations with China and Iran on “Jesse Watters Primetime,” arguing that President Trump’s hard-line approach is working.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 08:30

Trump's HARD LINE is WORKING, expert says

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PoliticsTrump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks

US President Donald Trump said he offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports citing US officials that he was prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds if Tehran took “concrete” steps on its nuclear programme.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 07:00

Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks

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EconomyOil Climbs as Iran Is Pessimistic About Trump Deal Ahead of US Midterms

Oil prices rose as Iranian officials privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal with Donald Trump. Global equities fell to a one-week low, while bets on further Federal Reserve rate hikes pushed Treasury yields to multi-year highs.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 06:52

Oil Climbs as Iran Is Pessimistic About Trump Deal Ahead of US Midterms

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PoliticsMatt Whitaker: President Trump is focused on keeping all Americans safe overseas

US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker discusses the latest developments in a discovered plot to bomb a UK base used by the United States, saying President Trump is focused on keeping all Americans safe overseas.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 06:30

Matt Whitaker: President Trump is focused on keeping all Americans safe overseas

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PoliticsGOP Leader Thune Says Taxpayers Shouldn’t Pay for Trump TV Ads

Senate Republican Leader John Thune said taxpayers should not cover the cost of video ads praising President Donald Trump. The administration has described the spots as “presidential public service announcements.”

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 06:30

GOP Leader Thune Says Taxpayers Shouldn’t Pay for Trump TV Ads

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TechNvidia, Anthropic CEOs to Attend Trump-Johnson Lunch on AI Risks

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Anthropic chief Dario Amodei and Palantir CEO Alex Karp are scheduled to join a lunch with US President Donald Trump to discuss risks linked to artificial intelligence.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 04:30

Nvidia, Anthropic CEOs to Attend Trump-Johnson Lunch on AI Risks

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PoliticsSecond prosecutor resigns from Trump’s 2020 election ‘grand conspiracy’ probe

A second high-profile prosecutor has abruptly resigned from the Justice Department investigation into an alleged conspiracy involving former government officials and Donald Trump. Kurt Olsen was among the strongest supporters of Trump’s long-running claims that the 2020 election was rigged.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 04:19

Second prosecutor resigns from Trump’s 2020 election ‘grand conspiracy’ probe

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PoliticsAfter chaotic weekend in Trump-media standoff, networks wait and see

One week after news outlets sued President Donald Trump over his sudden ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds, the standoff remains unresolved and networks are taking a wait-and-see approach.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 04:15

After chaotic weekend in Trump-media standoff, networks wait and see

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PoliticsNews organizations targeted by Trump seek extension of order restoring White House access

News organizations targeted by President Donald Trump’s attempt to bar them from the White House asked a federal judge to extend an order temporarily restoring their access, calling the ban an “unlawful assault on the most fundamental First Amendment freedoms.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 04:01

News organizations targeted by Trump seek extension of order restoring White House access

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TechLeo XIV contradicts Trump over need for AI safety

Pope Leo XIV said he does not consider concerns about artificial intelligence safety to be “fake news,” contradicting Donald Trump. The US president has repeatedly described concerns from AI leaders over the technology’s rapid development as a “hoax” linked to his political opponents.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 03:51

Leo XIV contradicts Trump over need for AI safety

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PoliticsTrump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday denied offering Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions from Tehran.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 03:40

Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions

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WorldTrump questions bail for five men arrested over suspected UK airbase plot

Trump criticises the release on bail of five men arrested over an alleged plot involving a UK airbase, while US officials point to possible foreign involvement.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 03:36

Trump questions bail for five men arrested over suspected UK airbase plot

Donald Trump

PoliticsLawyer who aided Trump’s 2020 election reversal schemes leaves Justice Department

Kurt Olsen, a lawyer who helped Donald Trump pursue schemes to reverse the 2020 election outcome before joining his second administration, has left the Justice Department, according to a person familiar with the departure who spoke to CNN.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 03:01

Lawyer who aided Trump’s 2020 election reversal schemes leaves Justice Department

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PoliticsEx-White House election official leaves DOJ probe of Trump foes, sources say

A second U.S. Justice Department lawyer has resigned from a criminal inquiry into whether Donald Trump’s rights were violated during earlier investigations involving him, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:40

Ex-White House election official leaves DOJ probe of Trump foes, sources say

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TechPope Leo contradicts Trump, says AI safety concerns are not ‘fake news’

Pope Leo XIV said Monday that fears about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously. He said safety concerns raised by AI experts need to be discussed and acted upon.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 02:30

Pope Leo contradicts Trump, says AI safety concerns are not ‘fake news’

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PoliticsTrump says he did not offer Iran sanctions relief or asset unfreezing

US President Donald Trump denied an Axios report saying he was prepared to ease sanctions on Iran and unfreeze its assets in exchange for Tehran meeting US demands over its nuclear program. Trump called the report untrue and urged Axios to withdraw it immediately.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:39

Trump says he did not offer Iran sanctions relief or asset unfreezing

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EconomyTrump unveils planned $15 billion Iowa steel project

US President Donald Trump said Minnesota-based Mesabi Metallics plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa. He is promoting the project as a major manufacturing investment ahead of November’s elections, while his administration faces pressure to show that broad tariffs can revive industry without worsening inflation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:28

Trump unveils planned $15 billion Iowa steel project

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PoliticsGOP senators call out Trump over taxpayer-funded ads

President Donald Trump personally drove controversial taxpayer-funded video ads promoting himself and his administration’s policies, including helping choose the imagery and footage, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. With the November midterms just over a month away, the ads have drawn bipartisan criticism over how the administration is spending public money.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:00

GOP senators call out Trump over taxpayer-funded ads

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PoliticsPresident Trump Denies Asking Xi Jinping If He Wanted to Buy U.S. Weapons

VOA’s daily focus report says President Trump denied asking Xi Jinping whether he intended to purchase U.S. weapons. Other headlines include expected further U.S.-Iran talks, a $60 billion U.S.-China tariff-cut list, unchanged U.S. policy toward Taiwan, anti-communist videos and renewed “panda diplomacy.”

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 00:00

President Trump Denies Asking Xi Jinping If He Wanted to Buy U.S. Weapons

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WorldIran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief

US President Donald Trump rejects a report claiming his administration offered Iran relief from sanctions and access to frozen funds.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 00:00

Iran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief

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WorldTrump criticizes U.K. for releasing terror suspects on bail

President Trump said he disagreed with British authorities’ decision to release five terror suspects on bail. They had been detained after a potential terror plot against a British base used by U.S. forces.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:33

Trump criticizes U.K. for releasing terror suspects on bail

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PoliticsAs Republicans break with Trump, one faces a brushback

NBC News’ Politics Desk newsletter highlights a Republican breaking with Trump and facing a political brushback, alongside the team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 23:30

As Republicans break with Trump, one faces a brushback

Donald Trump

PoliticsTrump predicts Canada will say ‘I’m sorry’ within 3 to 4 weeks

As an import ban on some Canadian products takes effect and layoffs mount in Canada’s steel industry, U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects Canada to offer removing all tariffs in order to reach a deal. The Power Panel discusses his latest remarks.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:29

Trump predicts Canada will say ‘I’m sorry’ within 3 to 4 weeks

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PoliticsTrump says U.S. is still talking to Iran despite rejecting offer

President Trump said the U.S. is still negotiating with Iran after rejecting a recent Iranian offer that he called “unacceptable.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 23:22

Trump says U.S. is still talking to Iran despite rejecting offer

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PoliticsTrump personally drove taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself and his policies, source says

A source familiar with the matter told CNN that President Donald Trump personally drove controversial, taxpayer-funded video ads promoting himself and his administration’s policies, including helping select the images and videos used.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:16

Trump personally drove taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself and his policies, source says

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WorldTrump: US and Iran exchanged messages through mediators

Trump says the United States and Iran exchanged messages through mediators. DAWN Senior Analyst Omid Memarian analyzes the latest developments in the US-Iran talks.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 23:12

Trump: US and Iran exchanged messages through mediators

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EconomyHow are Canadian industries preparing for Trump's import ban?

A U.S. ban on imports of some Canadian products, including beer, is due to begin Tuesday. Moosehead Breweries president and CEO Andrew Oland and international trade lawyer William Pellerin discuss how Canadian industries are preparing and the latest developments.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:08

How are Canadian industries preparing for Trump's import ban?

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SocietyDA Reopens Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation as Some Republicans Break with Trump

A New York district attorney is reopening an investigation into an alleged 2024 “gang rape” at Cornell University after a former student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the school and others. New evidence, including social media messages written that night, could be examined alongside the differences between the original Title IX review and a criminal investigation.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:00

DA Reopens Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation as Some Republicans Break with Trump

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PoliticsCNBC's The China Connection: Spectacle-heavy Trump-Xi summit focused more on domestic messaging

Analysts said much of the pageantry surrounding the Trump-Xi summit was intended to send messages to the leaders’ constituencies at home.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 23:00

CNBC's The China Connection: Spectacle-heavy Trump-Xi summit focused more on domestic messaging

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PoliticsDoes Trump see Taiwan arms sales as a bargaining chip with China?

US Ambassador says President Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons. The broader question is what this means for Taiwan, as Trump has already characterized US arms sales to the island as a negotiating chip with Beijing.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 22:48

Does Trump see Taiwan arms sales as a bargaining chip with China?

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PoliticsAfter a chaotic weekend in the Trump-media standoff, networks enter a wait-and-see phase

One week after news organizations sued over President Donald Trump’s abrupt ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds, the standoff is continuing. Television networks are now taking a wait-and-see approach.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 22:44

After a chaotic weekend in the Trump-media standoff, networks enter a wait-and-see phase

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PoliticsTrump government ads draw scrutiny weeks before midterm elections

Taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are facing bipartisan criticism and legal questions five weeks before the midterm elections. One spot celebrates a “golden age of America,” while another repeatedly features a chorus singing “love me.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 22:40

Trump government ads draw scrutiny weeks before midterm elections

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PoliticsWhite House airs more taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump

The federal government has spent at least $1.7 million on three television ads featuring President Donald Trump in recent days, according to AdImpact. Critics argue the spots may breach federal propaganda law, while the White House calls them public service announcements. In the latest ad, Trump vows a “final battle” against the “deep state,” “globalists” and the “sick political class,” and promises to rout the “fake news media.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 22:38

White House airs more taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump

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PoliticsDid Donald Trump Get What He Wanted in Greenland?

After months of threats to impose tariffs and potentially use military force to acquire Greenland, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Arctic security pact with Denmark’s and Greenland’s leaders. The agreement updates the 1951 defence deal but stops short of a U.S. takeover, prompting experts to question whether the diplomatic fallout was worth it.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 22:37

Did Donald Trump Get What He Wanted in Greenland?

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WorldDid Donald Trump get what he wanted in Greenland?

After months of threatening tariffs and possible military action to acquire Greenland, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Arctic security pact with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland. The agreement updates the long-standing 1951 defence arrangement but stops short of a U.S. takeover, prompting experts to question whether the diplomatic fallout was worth it.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 22:34

Did Donald Trump get what he wanted in Greenland?

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PoliticsWhite House says Trump PSA resembling 2024 campaign ad is ‘not political’

The Trump administration released a U.S.-government-funded public service announcement that aired during football games, Sunday morning news programs and primetime broadcasts. The White House defended the ads as “not political.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 22:24

White House says Trump PSA resembling 2024 campaign ad is ‘not political’

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PoliticsTrump to meet AI executives as leaders call for regulation and voters weigh issue in midterms

President Trump is preparing to host Jensen Huang, Elon Musk and Tom Brown at the White House, while the Senate remains in Washington to vote on an AI bill. The issue is expected to have ripple effects in key midterm races.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 22:17

Trump to meet AI executives as leaders call for regulation and voters weigh issue in midterms

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TechExperts worry about Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump

The Trump-Xi summit left AI export controls unchanged, while the fragile US-China trade truce was extended for only two months. Against that backdrop, China is considering easing restrictions so major firms including Alibaba and ByteDance could import more Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 chips, after being asked to explain how they might be used in servers powering AI models.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 21:49

Experts worry about Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump

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Politics'ENTITLED': Trump slams Canada

President Donald Trump criticizes what he sees as Canada’s treatment of the United States and its approach to trade.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 21:45

'ENTITLED': Trump slams Canada

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WorldTrump says U.S. will ‘win’ Iran war ‘very soon’ as he rejects proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

As the war enters its eighth month, President Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and says the U.S. will “win” the war “very soon.” NBC News correspondents and a military analyst examine the escalating rhetoric from Washington and Tehran ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-28 21:25

Trump says U.S. will ‘win’ Iran war ‘very soon’ as he rejects proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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PoliticsTrump open to easing Iran sanctions for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear programme

Trump says the United States could ease sanctions on Iran and release frozen assets if Tehran makes “concrete progress” on its nuclear programme.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 21:19

Trump open to easing Iran sanctions for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear programme

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WorldTrump ready to ease Iran sanctions if nuclear progress is made — Axios

US President Donald Trump is prepared to ease sanctions on Iran and unfreeze its frozen assets if Tehran makes concrete progress on its nuclear program and meets US demands, Axios correspondent Barak Ravid said, citing an unnamed US official. Iran has repeatedly said it is not seeking a nuclear weapon.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 20:57

Trump ready to ease Iran sanctions if nuclear progress is made — Axios