Politics news summaries — Page 25
Essential facts and source links for recent politics stories.
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Xi’s Washington state visit draws protests over Chinese government policies
Protests against Xi Jinping continued almost nonstop in Washington Thursday as President Donald Trump hosted the Chinese leader for a state visit. Demonstrators called for greater freedoms in Tibet, Hong Kong and Xinjiang and for Taiwan to remain self-governed. -
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro mobilize online supporters ahead of Brazil vote
Brazilian President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are neck-and-neck ahead of the Oct. 4 first-round vote, mobilizing supporters online. Lula’s WhatsApp groups send daily missions to more than 140,000 people; Bolsonaro’s platform reports over 50 million interactions. -
Trump-Xi state dinner draws Zuckerberg, Musk and other tech chiefs
Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos attended President Trump’s White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was also there. The dinner capped a day that included Trump-Xi discussions of trade, AI and Taiwan. -
Sherrill sets Friday resignation deadline for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after investigators substantiated sexual harassment and two ethics violations tied to event guests and a promotion effort for his romantic partner. -
Nevada officials say all 185 people DHS flagged were U.S. citizens
Nevada officials said records show all 185 people DHS identified as noncitizens were U.S. citizens. DHS called that account false and said the names underwent manual review; Nevada says DHS has not provided the full list of 15,903 it alleged were noncitizens. -
Schumer says Trump administration has not answered AI briefing request
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Trump administration has not responded for more than a week to his request for a classified briefing for all senators on AI risks, including cyberattacks and the flow of AI chips and manufacturing equipment to China. -
JMSN says Trump used “Love Me” without permission in government-funded ad
JMSN says Donald Trump used his song “Love Me” without permission in a 30-second, government-funded ad touting Trump’s policies. The White House calls it a patriotic public-service announcement; a Democratic lawmaker says it may violate federal law. -
Video confirms Tuberville said many aviation workers are in the furry community
A C-SPAN2 video confirms Sen. Tommy Tuberville said on the Senate floor on Sept. 22, 2026, that many airline pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers are part of the furry community. The footage matches a clip shared on X. -
FDA nominee Heidi Overton affirms measles vaccine safety, gives no personal view on mifepristone
At her confirmation hearing, FDA nominee Heidi Overton said the measles vaccine is safe and “not lethal,” but did not say President Trump was wrong to call it lethal. She offered no personal view on the abortion pill mifepristone, while saying the FDA considers it safe. -
Ethics probe prompts Sherrill to seek Caldwell’s resignation by Friday
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill asked Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign by Friday after a probe commissioned by her office found workplace-policy violations and cited alleged ethics breaches. Caldwell’s lawyer called it one-sided; Caldwell denies the alleged “young sperm” remark. -
Jennings urges Trump to follow judge’s White House press-access order
Scott Jennings urged President Donald Trump to follow a judge’s order restoring White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The White House blocked CNN and MS NOW from covering arrivals at Trump’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, then restored access. -
Yates expects Xi-Trump visit to maintain ties, not deliver a breakthrough
Steve Yates said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit with President Trump is more likely to maintain U.S.-China ties than yield a breakthrough. He urged a focus on fentanyl and said Beijing has long sought to deter U.S. support for Taiwan. -
CNN barred from Xi state dinner coverage as David Ellison dines with Trump
Paramount CEO David Ellison, slated to take control of CNN through the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, attended Trump’s Thursday White House dinner for Xi Jinping. CNN was barred from covering it hours after a judge ordered White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. -
Trump’s lavish summit welcome for Xi contrasts with past China accusations
President Donald Trump welcomed China’s Xi Jinping at a lavish White House summit, greeting him at Joint Base Andrews and rolling out two red carpets despite his past accusations that China meddled in U.S. elections; the leaders extended a trade truce due to expire Nov. 10. -
Sources say Gen. Barnes rejected Saudi move before fatal Kuwait drone strike
Multiple sources told CBS News that Brig. Gen. Clint Barnes rejected plans to move his unit to Saudi Arabia despite intelligence warnings that Kuwait’s Port of Shuaiba could be targeted. Iranian drones struck it March 1, killing six U.S. troops and wounding more than 20. -
House nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier arrested at protest over Netanyahu’s UN visit
New York House nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier was arrested Thursday at a Manhattan protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.N. General Assembly. Police began arrests after protesters sitting in the roadway refused to move. -
During Xi’s state dinner, Trump invited guests to visit White House ballroom site
At Thursday’s state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Donald Trump invited guests to view the White House ballroom under construction. He said it was one year from completion and could accommodate well over 1,000 guests; roughly 145 attended the dinner. -
State dinner and private talks mark Xi’s White House visit with Trump
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House Thursday for a state dinner. CBS News reported the two held private talks on trade, AI and Taiwan; the visit followed Wednesday’s agreement to extend the U.S.-China trade truce. -
Sherrill gives Caldwell until Friday to resign after report finds sexual harassment
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after an internal report found his conduct constituted sexual harassment and repeatedly violated state ethics rules. Caldwell’s lawyer disputed the findings; Sherrill cannot remove him unilaterally. -
Trump hails US-China ties as Xi urges cooperation at White House dinner
US President Donald Trump praised China-US ties as better than ever at a White House state dinner for Xi Jinping on Thursday. Xi said talks had produced common understanding on many issues and urged stable, cooperative relations. -
California Supreme Court orders Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 ballots
California’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco unlawfully seized about 650,000 ballots in a statewide redistricting referendum and ordered them returned to election officials. He may not handle them further except to comply with the order. -
Delegates walk out as Netanyahu defends Iran nuclear-site strike at UN
At the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it one of his easiest decisions. Dozens of delegates walked out in protest as he approached the podium. -
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon among 100-plus arrested at Netanyahu protest
Actors Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were among more than 100 people arrested Thursday in New York during a blockade protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.N. General Assembly appearance, according to organizer Jewish Voice for Peace. -
Columnist urges Tallahassee-area impact fee to help fund growth infrastructure
Columnist J. Scott Henderson urged Tallahassee and Leon County to adopt a community-wide impact fee to help fund roads, schools, parks and emergency services. He warned parcel-by-parcel review of Welaunee Arch’s 6,591 homes could shift infrastructure costs to taxpayers. -
CNN, MS NOW say White House blocked reporters covering Xi’s arrival
CNN and MS NOW said their reporters were blocked from covering Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival at a White House state dinner with Donald Trump on Thursday, despite a federal judge temporarily reversing Trump’s ban on the outlets covering such events. -
Pezeshkian says Washington must choose when Iran war ends
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was up to the United States to choose when the Iran war ends, adding that Tehran does not want to continue it. Asked in a Thursday Fox News interview whether the conflict could end by year-end, he said Washington must decide. -
Pezeshkian denies US claims Iran plotted to kill Trump
During the US-Iran war, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied that Tehran had sought to assassinate Donald Trump, telling reporters in New York that it had never been government policy, overtly or covertly. US officials have accused Iran of plotting to kill Trump. -
AI meeting with Trump, Johnson and tech CEOs planned for Sept. 29, source says
A source familiar with the plan said President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and technology company CEOs are scheduled to meet on artificial intelligence on September 29. Further details were not immediately available.
