Politics news summaries — Page 22
Essential facts and source links for recent politics stories.
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Iran war resolution fails 49-50, with four Republicans backing it
The Senate rejected, 49-50, a resolution urging President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran or seek congressional authorization. Four Republicans joined nearly all Democrats in supporting it; John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against it. -
After judge overturns Trump media ban, WSJ asks what it achieved
The Wall Street Journal’s conservative editorial board questioned why Donald Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House grounds after a federal judge overturned the ban early Thursday. It said the outlets could still report without TV cameras. -
Eric Trump’s state dinner photo draws criticism over cost-of-living concerns
Eric Trump drew criticism for posting on X a photo of himself with wife Lara at President Donald Trump’s White House state dinner for Xi Jinping. Critics contrasted its glamour with Americans’ cost-of-living concerns; neither is an administration official. -
Fact check: AI-generated clip falsely claims Vance made Ohio announcement
A Facebook video claiming Vice President JD Vance was “confirmed as” something in Ohio is AI-generated, and he made no such announcement, Lead Stories found. Hive Moderation rated the clip 77.4% likely to be AI-generated; linked blogs did not answer the claim. -
Visual clues and an OpenAI watermark expose fake Pauline Hanson image
An image shared online purporting to show Australian senator Pauline Hanson serving customers at her former fish-and-chip shop in the late 1980s is AI-generated, not authentic. It contains visual errors and an invisible watermark indicating it was made with OpenAI tools. -
Trump-Xi talks extend US-China trade truce as disputes persist
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington Thursday, extending the US-China trade truce by two months but making little progress on Taiwan or AI. The only concrete deals were a promise to invite 100,000 young Americans to China and a loan of two pandas to an Atlanta zoo. -
Marjorie Taylor Greene says MAGA is 'dead' and calls for Trump accountability
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Thursday at the Texas Tribune Festival that “MAGA is dead” and called the pro-Trump movement “a cult,” accusing voters who do not hold Trump accountable to his campaign promises of being “liars” and “hypocrites.” -
Shimmin and Thomas win Douglas Central seats as Corlett loses hers
Peter Shimmin and Treasury Minister Chris Thomas won Douglas Central's two seats in the Isle of Man election, with outgoing MHK and Deputy Speaker Ann Corlett losing her seat. Shimmin said the economy and affordable housing are among his priorities. -
Carville casts Trump’s Washington makeover as a personal matter
James Carville called Trump’s Washington makeover personal, saying Trump dislikes the capital’s architecture and the Constitution’s “inherent modesty.” MS NOW reported officials were considering adding Trump’s name to Ford’s Theatre; Trump called it false. -
Carville says Trump’s push to reshape Washington is personal
James Carville called Donald Trump’s Washington makeover personal, arguing Trump dislikes the capital’s architecture and the Constitution’s “inherent modesty.” Trump denied a report that White House officials considered adding his name to Ford’s Theatre. -
Taiwan says only its people can decide future after Xi's remarks to Trump
Taiwan's government called Xi Jinping's remarks to Donald Trump about the island's future a “distortion of the facts,” saying only its people can decide Taiwan's future. Xi said he hoped the U.S. would oppose Taiwan independence. -
Gloucester City Council left leaderless after Hilton loses two votes
Gloucester City Council has no leader or cabinet after Jeremy Hilton lost a no-confidence vote 21–18 and a vote to reinstate him, 18–21, on Thursday. All seven cabinet members resigned; the Liberal Democrats said they would not put forward another leader. -
White House restores access for three newsrooms after judge’s order
The White House restored access for reporters from MS NOW, CNN and Politico on Thursday after Secret Service officers turned them away despite a judge’s order to reinstate their credentials. The 14-day temporary order remains in effect as the case continues. -
Three newsrooms regain White House access after judge’s credential ruling
Reporters from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were turned away at the White House Thursday despite a federal judge’s order to restore their credentials. The administration reinstated their passes after the outlets filed notice with the court, and journalists were then allowed in. -
After a five-second pause, Scott Jennings calls Trump corruption question “very generic”
Scott Jennings paused for five seconds when Michael Moynihan asked whether Donald Trump and his administration had a corruption problem. Jennings called the question “very generic” and later said everyone involved should follow the relevant laws and ethics rules. -
Poland urges EU to allow temporary asylum pauses during “instrumentalized” mass migration
Poland halted asylum-claim registration for migrants entering from Belarus in March 2025 and now urges the EU to allow temporary suspensions during “instrumentalized” mass migration. The Commission says it will propose an emergency framework, but its scope remains unclear. -
Xi’s Washington visit pairs diplomatic warmth with little progress so far
Xi Jinping’s Washington visit has featured ceremony and warm remarks, but little visible progress on US-China issues so far. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the tariff truce would be extended by two months; AI regulation and Taiwan remain unresolved. -
Scott Jennings calls Trump corruption question “very generic” after five-second pause
CNN commentator Scott Jennings paused five seconds when The Fifth Column host Michael Moynihan asked whether Donald Trump and his administration had a corruption problem. Jennings called it “very generic” and said he expected everyone involved to follow the law and ethics rules. -
Photos suggest makeup covered bruising beneath Trump’s gloves
Photos taken Thursday showed beige makeup on Donald Trump’s right hand after he removed a black leather glove to shake Xi Jinping’s hand, suggesting he may have used it to cover bruising. The White House has not explained why he wore the gloves. -
GOP Senate committee seeks $8.9 million for races in Alaska, Iowa and Ohio
The National Republican Senatorial Committee seeks $8.9 million in additional donations to defend its Senate candidates in Alaska, Iowa and Ohio, a leaked memo says. It sets targets of $4.2 million for Iowa, $3.5 million for Ohio and $1.2 million for Alaska. -
Trump and Johnson reportedly plan Tuesday talks with AI executives
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are reportedly set to meet AI executives Tuesday, though attendees have not been identified. The meeting comes amid bipartisan calls to regulate AI, despite both leaders’ reluctance to do so. -
Trump’s net approval fell to -21.1, tying his first-term low
RealClearPolitics’ average put Trump’s net approval at -21.1 Wednesday, tying his first-term low; it later rose to -20.9. Democrats lead the generic ballot by 8.7 points; betting markets put their chances of winning the House and flipping the Senate at 93% and 63%. -
Trump-focused ad on Fox News ends with U.S. government payment disclosure
A Trump-focused ad aired during Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime and ended with “Paid for by the U.S. government.” Set to JMSN’s “Love Me,” it showed Trump discussing communism and highlighted tax cuts and “law and order” policing. -
Macron pledges Saudi oil-site protection, says France got no CIA alert on possible Russian drone operation
French President Emmanuel Macron denied that the CIA had warned France of a possible Russian drone operation targeting Spain, France and Italy, as El Mundo reported, and pledged forces to protect Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu oil site, saying France would not join any conflict. -
Trump and Xi praise ties at dinner as experts cite little progress in talks
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a White House state dinner on the second day of Xi’s three-day Washington visit. Both praised their relationship and pledged continued talks to ensure stability, but experts say discussions have produced little concrete progress so far. -
A Fox News Trump ad ended with a U.S. government payment disclaimer
A 30-second Donald Trump ad aired on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime and ended with a disclaimer saying, “Paid for by the U.S. government.” Its Trump-focused political messaging drew criticism on X, including claims that taxpayers were funding a partisan message. -
Greene says Trump betrayed MAGA and sees no credible 2028 contender
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin that President Donald Trump had “lied” to and “betrayed” his movement, declaring, “MAGA is dead.” She also said both parties had failed Americans and neither had a credible 2028 candidate. -
Experts see Trump-Xi summit as effort to sustain trade truce
Experts say Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are more likely to use their summit to extend a fragile US-China trade truce than to secure major deals. US tariffs average 36.5%, while China’s on US goods average 31%; Washington also wants faster Chinese critical-mineral shipments. -
Araghchi says Iran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he proposed a seven-day plan to the US: if conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen at the end of day seven and talks restart. He said the terms went no further than what both countries agreed in June.
