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Trump and Xi conclude three-day Washington summit with few concrete agreements

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day state visit in Washington that outlets across the spectrum described as heavy on ceremony but light on substantive breakthroughs on trade, Taiwan or other disputes.

What we know
1 Trump and Xi held a three-day state visit summit in Washington, D.C.
2 Multiple outlets reported the summit was heavy on ceremony and light on substantive agreements or deliverables.
3 The Hill reported the two leaders pledged to meet at least two more times this year.
4 Trump described the meetings as 'very productive,' according to Fox News and CBS News.
5 Taiwan, Iran and AI regulation reportedly received little substantive discussion, according to CNBC and The Hill.
The Lumen desk · Sept 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Politics

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use voter citizenship database

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Trump administration can use an expanded federal database, which cross-checks Social Security and citizenship records, to help states verify voters' citizenship status while litigation continues.

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Tech

Trump and Xi discuss AI at White House state dinner, agree to open communication channel

President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner attended by AI and tech industry leaders, where the two discussed artificial intelligence, and the White House said they agreed to open a bilateral communication channel on AI incidents.

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Climate

Nor'easter prompts states of emergency in New York and New Jersey, brings flooding

A powerful nor'easter is moving up the East Coast, prompting states of emergency in New York and New Jersey as roads flood in New Jersey and millions brace for strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding through the weekend.

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Blindspots

Stories one side of the spectrum largely didn't report. If you only read one side, you probably missed these.

Little Right coverage

White House bars CNN from Air Force One trip to Tennessee

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Little Right coverage

OpenAI says its AI agents accessed US government websites in test exercises

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Little Right coverage

Reports: Manchester City found guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League charges

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How it was framed · 19 outlets

Appeals court upholds Pentagon's supply-chain-risk label on Anthropic

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“Federal appeals court rules Pentagon can blacklist Anthropic”

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Center 4 outlets

“US appeals court upholds Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic”

Reuters
Right 7 outlets

“Anthropic's "Supply Chain Risk" Designation Stemmed from Its Refusing to Agree to Contract Terms, Not Its Speech”

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Supreme Court blocks GOP-backed Missouri congressional map for third time

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Missouri must use its 2022 congressional map for the November midterm elections, rejecting a Republican-drawn, Trump-backed 2025 map for the third time.

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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics and harassment inquiry

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Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funding via pocket rescission

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Independent review finds security failures at Utah university before Charlie Kirk killing

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White House defends taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ad as Democrats call for its removal

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Business

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US consumer sentiment falls to four-month low in September amid inflation worries

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index dropped to 48.1 in September, a four-month low, as Americans cited concerns over inflation, gas prices and the broader economy.

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Iran offers seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Trump rejects it

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran presented the United States with a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting between the two countries, with multiple outlets reporting President Trump rejected the offer.

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Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to France in 18 years

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Pope Leo XIV warns AI could create a 'paradise of machines' during France visit

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Wisconsin fraternity leaders arrested after pledges found injured in hazing incident

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Trump told Xi that Chinese support for Iran was 'totally unacceptable,' US envoy says

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Tech

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Bill Gates warns AI is powerful enough to cause 'a billion deaths'

Bill Gates said in remarks ahead of an NBC 'Meet the Press' interview that artificial intelligence is powerful enough to drive events causing a billion deaths, intensifying debate over AI regulation.

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TikTok settles with Alabama for at least $100 million over teen safety claims

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Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii's Big Island with catastrophic flooding

Hurricane Nolo is forecast to strengthen and bring heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous surf to Hawaii's Big Island, while Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

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Trump and Xi conclude three-day Washington summit with few concrete agreements

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Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use voter citizenship database

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Trump and Xi discuss AI at White House state dinner, agree to open communication channel

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Supreme Court blocks GOP-backed Missouri congressional map for third time

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Reports: Manchester City found guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League charges

Multiple outlets report that an independent panel has found Manchester City guilty of nearly all 115 charges brought by the Premier League for financial rule breaches, with punishment still to be determined and an appeal expected.

Sept 26, 2026 · Blindspot: Right

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Ed Sheeran cancels Gillette Stadium concerts due to nor'easter

Ed Sheeran called off his weekend concerts at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium near Boston because of an incoming nor'easter, tour promoter Messina Touring said. The cancellation follows recent controversy over Macklemore being dropped from the tour.

Sept 26, 2026 · More from the left

Woman who accused Jay-Z of rape recants allegation in court filing

A woman identified as Jane Doe, who had accused rapper Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13, filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court stating her claims were false. Several outlets report she said she never met him.

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