Politics news summaries — Page 24
Essential facts and source links for recent politics stories.
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Trump invites Xi to tour White House ballroom site amid security claims
At Thursday’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump invited Xi and other guests to tour the White House ballroom site. His administration has argued in court that the project is a national security matter; Trump said it was a year from completion. -
Tech billionaires shared the White House state dinner head table with Trump and Xi
Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su and Apple executive chairman Tim Cook sat at the head table with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the White House state dinner. Forbes estimated their combined net worth at $1.13 trillion. -
Kazakhstan attends first official post-Oct. 7 meeting of Abraham Accords countries
Officials from the United States, Israel, the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco held their first official Abraham Accords meeting since Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. Kazakhstan, which has expressed interest in joining, attended for the first time. -
CMS says it canceled about 315,000 unauthorized ACA enrollments, expects $2.2B in credits back
CMS says it canceled about 315,000 unauthorized Affordable Care Act enrollments covering more than 760,000 people and expects roughly $2.2 billion in advance premium tax credits to be returned. JD Vance said the administration is checking subsidy eligibility. -
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill sets next-day resignation deadline for Lt. Gov. Caldwell
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until the next day to resign after an investigation found he sexually harassed a staffer and her friend and violated state ethics rules. His lawyers disputed the findings. -
Xi says he and Trump reached understanding at White House dinner
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner Thursday after Oval Office talks. Xi said they had reached a “common understanding on many issues,” but did not detail the issues or say whether they struck any deals. -
Fifteen newcomers enter Isle of Man’s House of Keys after election
The Isle of Man’s 2026 general election sent 15 newcomers into the 24-seat House of Keys; three serving ministers—Tim Johnston, Daphne Caine and Clare Barber—lost their seats. At 18, Daniel Davison became the youngest person ever elected to the assembly. -
Trump set to address Washington ‘Golden Age’ event with Musk and tech leaders
President Trump is slated to address a “Golden Age” event in Washington on Tuesday, with invitation materials naming Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and administration officials as guests. The daylong agenda includes panels on AI, energy and space. -
Leigh McGowan says China sees Trump as an “easy mark” at Xi summit
CNN panelist Leigh McGowan said Thursday that China sees President Donald Trump as an “easy mark,” calling his summit meetings with Xi Jinping a “strokefest.” Her remarks came during a CNN NewsNight debate over Trump’s negotiating record and questions about a China trade deal. -
Trump says bald eagle gift to Xi embodies America's free spirit
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a bald eagle sculpture at a Washington state dinner, saying it embodied “the free and soaring spirit of America.” Their summit sought personal ties amid AI competition and a temporary trade truce extended during the visit. -
Sources expect Trump, Johnson and tech CEOs to meet Sept. 29 on AI
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are expected to meet with technology CEOs about artificial intelligence Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to sources familiar with the plan; the participating executives have not been identified. -
Sherrill urges Caldwell to resign after report details harassment allegation and ethics violations
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after a Sept. 24 report found credible evidence of a romantic advance toward a staffer’s friend and a lewd remark after rejection, plus ethics violations. His lawyers deny the allegations. -
Sherrill gives New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after an independent probe found three violations: sexual harassment, seeking a promotion for an employee he was dating and bringing guests to ticketed events without payment. -
Pezeshkian says Iran will respond strongly if attacks continue
President Masoud Pezeshkian said the U.S. imposed the six-month conflict on Iran and warned Tehran would respond “strongly” if attacks continue. In a Fox News interview, he said Iran remains open to diplomacy and wants disputes settled through negotiations. -
Wydaho Roasters set a sales record after owner asked anti-abortion group to leave
Wydaho Roasters owner Jim Sheehan asked anti-abortion activist Kristan Hawkins and her group to meet elsewhere in August. The Idaho Statesman reported that cafe sales that weekend were more than double the business’s previous record. -
Police arrest about 100 at anti-Netanyahu rally, including Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Chi Osse were among about 100 protesters arrested by New York police outside UN headquarters as they rallied against Benjamin Netanyahu before his address to the General Assembly. -
Trump goes off script at Xi state dinner, gives him bald eagle statue
Trump and Xi toasted at a White House state dinner Sept. 24, with Elon Musk, other tech leaders and cabinet officials. Trump went off script to discuss his 20,000-square-foot ballroom; Xi announced two pandas for Zoo Atlanta, and Trump gave Xi a bald eagle statue. -
Beyer says equipment at Trump arch site may signal plans to proceed
Rep. Don Beyer said equipment at Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch site in Virginia suggests the administration may be preparing to proceed. Workers described archaeological soil checks; federal orders require advance notice for site activity and construction. -
Fred Trump III urges media not to amplify every Trump provocation
On X, Fred Trump III urged media to keep covering consequential news but not amplify every provocation by his uncle, President Donald Trump. He suggested that denying Trump attention could be the one thing the media can take away from him. -
Miliband urges Iran to de-escalate and warns against threats on UK soil
At a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi Britain would not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil. He urged Iran to de-escalate and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. -
Mikie Sherrill seeks Dale Caldwell's resignation after probe findings
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill called on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign by Friday after an investigation found he sexually harassed a staffer, violated state ethics rules and twice recommended his girlfriend for a senior state post without disclosing their relationship. -
Jackson warns Supreme Court emergency appeals risk favoring privileged litigants
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned Sept. 24 that the Supreme Court has become less restrained in emergency appeals, saying requests for early intervention must not become a “special avenue” for privileged litigants seeking rulings in controversial cases. -
Anti-China protesters chant outside Trump-Xi White House dinner
Dozens of anti-China protesters chanted “Free Hong Kong” and “Free Tibet” outside the White House as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping posed for photos before their state dinner Thursday. One protester also shouted what sounded like an insult at Melania Trump. -
Nevada officials say all 185 on DHS noncitizen list are U.S. citizens
Nevada officials told The New York Times that all 185 people DHS identified as noncitizens were U.S. citizens. In a letter to DHS, Nevada Deputy Attorney General Greg D. Ott said the department had provided “nothing of substance” to suggest otherwise. -
White House excludes CNN and MS Now reporters from Xi dinner despite court order
CNN and MS Now reporters were excluded from Thursday’s White House state dinner for Xi Jinping despite a federal judge’s order restoring access for 14 days. CNN was offered entry only to a photographer and audio technician; MS Now reporter Laura Barrón-López was denied. -
At Xi’s White House dinner, Trump offers guests a tour of ballroom construction site
At a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump invited guests, including Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan, to tour the East Wing ballroom construction site, possibly after the evening’s entertainment. Trump said the project was about a year from completion. -
Musk, Huang and Arnault named among invitees to Trump’s Xi state dinner
The White House press office’s invite list for Donald Trump’s Sept. 24 state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping named SpaceX’s Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and LVMH’s Bernard Arnault, alongside senior US and Chinese officials and business leaders. -
Xi Jinping's White House dinner drew Musk, Ellison and Fox News hosts
Donald and Melania Trump hosted a White House state dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Guests included Elon Musk, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, Sam Altman, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Fox News hosts Jesse Watters, Laura Ingraham and Bret Baier. -
Pope Leo begins France visit amid debate on clerical abuse, assisted dying and migration
Pope Leo XIV begins his France visit Friday amid debate over clerical abuse, a June law establishing a right to assisted dying for some adults with incurable conditions, and migration. He is due to meet seven abuse victims in Lourdes on Sunday. -
CNN reporter challenges Trump’s claim outlets refused Xi coverage
Kristen Holmes disputed Donald Trump’s claim that CNN and MS NOW refused to cover Xi Jinping’s White House welcome, saying the outlets had been barred. CNN reporter Betsy Klein had no access until noon, when the 10 a.m. event was already wrapping up.
