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- 1Who governs Sudan when Washington recognises neither side?●🇸🇩 Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal state
Sudan's civil war has split authority across the country, with no internationally recognised government. The army-backed administration under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan controls much of the formal state institutions, while the Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo run areas they have seized. Washington's position is that neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving questions about who can speak for Sudan.
- 2Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Restrict Mail-In Voting▼Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in voting
The US Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to impose restrictions on mail-in voting, turning away a request backed by the administration to limit the ballot method. The decision keeps existing mail voting rules in place, and is drawing attention as voting access remains a contentious political issue ahead of upcoming elections.
- 3Trump administration advances plan to turn warhead plutonium into reactor fuel●The # Trump admin is moving forward with a plan to provide Cold War-era # plutonium from dismantled # nuclear warheads t
The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to supply Cold War-era plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads to companies that would convert the material into fuel for nuclear power plants. The proposal has generated debate and some unease among experts and observers, who are weighing the potential benefits of reusing the material against safety and security concerns surrounding its handling.
- 4CNN allowed back into White House after judge pauses media ban●Watch CNN allowed back into WH after judge pauses Trump admin media ban
A federal judge has temporarily paused the Trump administration's media ban, allowing CNN journalists back into the White House press areas. The ruling interrupts the administration's effort to restrict certain outlets' access, and the network returned to cover events in the building. The case is being closely watched as part of broader legal fights over press access to the administration.
- 5Immigrants ask Supreme Court to block third-country deportations▼Immigrants ask Supreme Court to leave ruling in place preventing Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries
A group of immigrants is asking the US Supreme Court to leave in place a lower-court ruling that prevents the Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries. The filing asks the justices not to disturb protections that currently keep them from being removed to nations other than their home countries while the case continues.
- 6CNN back at White House after judge orders access restored●CNN back at WH after judge orders Trump admin to restore access
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore CNN's access to the White House, and the network's reporters are back in the building. The ruling, reported by CNN itself, marks a significant defeat for the administration in its ongoing disputes with major news organisations over press access. The case is likely to continue through appeals, keeping attention on press freedom questions in Washington.
- 7Russia places German retailer Metro's assets under temporary administration▼Russia puts German retailer Metro's assets under temporary administration amid Ukraine tensions
Russia has placed the Russian assets of German retail group Metro under temporary administration, according to a Reuters report, amid ongoing tensions between Moscow and Berlin over the war in Ukraine. The move is the latest step by Russian authorities to seize or manage assets of Western companies, raising concerns among foreign firms still operating in the country.
- 8Trump administration rejects UN pandemic preparedness declaration▼Trump administration rejects U.N. pandemic preparedness declaration
The Trump administration has refused to back a United Nations declaration on pandemic preparedness, according to The Hill. The declaration was intended to strengthen international coordination against future disease outbreaks. The decision puts Washington at odds with other UN member states that supported the text and is likely to fuel debate over US engagement with global health institutions.
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The Trump administration has sharply cut back federal data collection on US education, including the testing and reporting that tracks student math and reading scores. The Guardian's reporting highlights how decades of national education statistics are being dismantled, leaving researchers, policymakers and the public with far less information about how American schoolchildren are actually performing.
- 10Trump administration to slash clean car climate rules▼Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
The Trump administration is moving to roll back clean car regulations that were designed to reduce climate-warming emissions from vehicles. The plan would weaken emissions standards for cars and light trucks, reversing one of the flagship US climate policies of recent years. Environmental groups are expected to oppose the move, while automakers face uncertainty over which rules will apply.
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The Trump administration has refused to back a United Nations declaration on pandemic preparedness, according to The Hill. The move puts Washington at odds with other UN member states over international cooperation on preventing and responding to future global health emergencies. The rejection follows earlier US criticism of international health agreements seen as infringing on American sovereignty.
- 12Germany backs ICC after US sanctions the court▼German Foreign Minister supports ICC after Trump administration imposes sanctions on the Court
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced support for the International Criminal Court after the Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Court and its staff. The move puts Berlin at odds with Washington over the Hague-based tribunal, which the US penalises in connection with its investigations, including warrants targeting Israeli officials.
- 13Trump Says Ukraine Holds the Cards as New York Talks Details Emerge●Trump admitted that Ukraine holds the cards. Details of the negotiations in New York
Donald Trump has reportedly acknowledged that Ukraine holds the stronger position in negotiations, with details of talks held in New York now circulating. Commenters are weighing what this admission means for US policy on the war and future peace efforts, with reactions ranging from cautious optimism to skepticism about whether Washington's approach to Kyiv is genuinely shifting.
- 14Iran Warns of War Readiness Amid Hormuz Tensions●🔴 BREAKING Iran Warns of War Readiness Amid Hormuz Tensions After US Rejects Roadmap Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arag
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran is fully prepared for war amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The statement follows the United States' rejection of a proposed seven-day roadmap intended to defuse the standoff. The exchange marks a sharp deterioration in diplomacy, with both sides hardening positions over the strategic waterway.
- 15Trump administration rolls back US fuel economy standards▼Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
The Trump administration has finalized a rollback of federal fuel economy standards for vehicles, loosening requirements that automakers improve mileage efficiency. Environmental groups and other critics argue the change will result in higher emissions and significant harm to climate goals, while officials frame it as reducing costs for consumers and industry. News outlets across the United States, including AP, PBS and local broadcasters, are covering the decision and the backlash it has drawn.
- 16Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards for automakers▼Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards for automakers: What to know
The Trump administration is moving to roll back fuel economy standards for automakers, loosening federal requirements on vehicle efficiency. The change would give car manufacturers more flexibility but is likely to draw criticism from environmental groups and states that back stricter emissions rules. Details on the scope and timing of the rollback remain limited.
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The Trump administration has moved to end stricter fuel-economy requirements for vehicles, rolling back tougher efficiency standards. The decision is expected to ease compliance costs for automakers while drawing criticism from environmental groups and states that back tighter emissions rules. Observers are weighing the impact on car prices, gasoline consumption and US climate commitments.
- 18Trump administration lowers US fuel economy standards▼The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards
The Trump administration has lowered federal fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, easing efficiency requirements that automakers previously had to meet. The rollback, widely reported across US news outlets, is expected to reduce vehicle costs for consumers but has drawn criticism from environmental groups who say it will increase fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The change reverses stricter standards put in place under the previous administration.
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The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel economy standards, loosening requirements on how efficient cars and light trucks must be. The change, reported by Spectrum News, is expected to benefit automakers by easing compliance costs, while critics warn it will increase gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The rollback reverses stricter efficiency rules put in place under previous administrations.
- 20Trump administration backs off NIH grant control order●Update. "Trump administration backing off NIH grant order amid pushback." https://www. semafor.com/article/09/23/2026 /t
The Trump administration is retreating from a proposed executive order that would have given the White House greater control over National Institutes of Health grant decisions. Reporting by Semafor says the plan, which would have tightened political oversight of NIH research funding, is now considered 'dead' after significant pushback from scientists, universities and lawmakers. The retreat comes amid ongoing concerns over federal science funding policy.
- 21Trump administration finalizes rollback of US fuel economy standards▼Trump admin finalizes reversal of US fuel economy standards
The Trump administration has finalized its reversal of US fuel economy standards, undoing stricter efficiency requirements for cars and light trucks introduced under the previous administration. The move, reported by France 24, is expected to allow automakers to sell less efficient vehicles, drawing criticism from environmental groups and praise from industry, and could reshape the US auto market and emissions trajectory.
- 22Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards▼Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards and Changes How Light Trucks Are Classified
The Trump administration has announced a sharp rollback of US fuel-economy standards, while also changing how light trucks are classified under federal rules. The move lowers efficiency requirements for new vehicles and redefines vehicle categories in a way that affects pickups and SUVs. It is expected to draw opposition from environmental groups and states, while automakers may welcome reduced compliance costs.
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The Trump administration has moved to roll back fuel economy standards introduced under President Biden. The rules, which required automakers to improve vehicle efficiency, were a centerpiece of the previous administration's climate agenda. The reversal is expected to draw criticism from environmental groups and could affect US automakers' long-term production plans, while supporters argue it will lower vehicle costs.
- 24Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars▼The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration has moved to weaken fuel efficiency standards for new cars sold in the United States, rolling back requirements that automakers improve the average fuel economy of their fleets. The change relaxes emissions and mileage rules on manufacturers, a decision likely to draw criticism from environmental groups and praise from parts of the auto industry.
- 25Trump administration rolls back US fuel economy standards▼The Trump administration unveiled rules rolling back the nation’s fuel economy standards, touting the move as a money-saving measure. The regulations further signal the end of federal support for nudging drivers to switch from gasoline to electric vehicles.
The Trump administration has unveiled rules loosening the nation's fuel economy standards, framing the change as a way to save consumers money. The regulations also mark a further retreat from federal policies encouraging drivers to switch from gasoline-powered cars to electric vehicles, reversing emissions and efficiency requirements that automakers had faced for years.
- 26Trump administration allows developers and loggers to kill endangered species▼Trump administration says developers, loggers can kill endangered species
The Trump administration has announced a policy change that would allow developers and loggers to kill endangered species, according to multiple US news outlets reporting the story. The move is being read as a significant weakening of endangered species protections, drawing criticism from conservation groups while being welcomed by industry interests. Widespread coverage across outlets suggests it is one of the day's more contentious environmental stories.
- 27Trump administration set to lower US fuel economy standards▼Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks
The Trump administration is preparing to roll out weaker fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, a reversal of stricter efficiency requirements. The move is being widely reported across US media and is expected to draw criticism from environmental groups while being welcomed by automakers seeking lower compliance costs.
- 28Trump administration loosens US fuel economy standards▼The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards
The Trump administration has moved to loosen federal fuel economy standards for vehicles, easing requirements on automakers. The change rolls back stricter efficiency rules from prior administrations, and is being covered as a significant regulatory shift with likely consequences for car prices, emissions and US climate policy. Industry groups are expected to welcome the move, while environmental advocates oppose it.
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The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower-court block on its policy concerning transgender inmates, which reportedly involves housing inmates according to their sex assigned at birth. A lower court had paused the policy while litigation continues. The request puts the dispute before the nation's highest court, adding to a series of emergency applications the administration has filed on contested policy matters.
- 30Congress's $1.3 billion sits unspent under Trump administration▼Congress allocated $1.3 billion that the trump administration hasn't spent
Congress appropriated $1.3 billion that the Trump administration has not spent, according to NPR reporting. The funds were allocated by lawmakers but remain untouched by the executive branch, raising questions about the administration's handling of approved spending and its refusal to release money Congress directed it to use.
- 31Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Denying Hormones to Trans Inmates▼Trump Administration Asks Justices to Allow It to Deny Hormones to Trans Inmates https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/p
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to let it deny hormone therapy to transgender inmates, in a move reported by the New York Times. The filing asks the justices to intervene in litigation over prison healthcare for transgender people. The request is drawing attention from civil rights advocates and reigniting debate over transgender rights and the treatment of incarcerated people under the administration.
- 32Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards, experts warn●Trump administration’s rollback on fuel economy standards a ‘dangerous and costly’ move
The Trump administration is moving to roll back US fuel economy standards, a decision critics are calling 'dangerous and costly'. Opponents argue the rollback will increase fuel consumption, raise costs for drivers over time, and undermine efforts to cut emissions. Supporters of looser rules have long argued current standards burden automakers and consumers.
- 33Trump administration to finalize sharply lower fuel economy standards▼Trump administration to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards
The Trump administration is set to finalize vehicle fuel economy standards that are significantly lower than current requirements, easing efficiency mandates for automakers. The rollback would reverse stricter rules adopted under previous policy, lowering mileage targets for new cars and light trucks. The move is likely to draw criticism from environmental groups and support from auto industry voices.
- 34Review finds Trump administration wasted millions on immigration detention▼Trump administration wasted millions of dollars in push for immigration detention, review finds
A review has found that the Trump administration wasted millions of dollars in its push to expand immigration detention. The findings point to mismanagement of public funds in the effort to detain more migrants. The report is drawing criticism from opponents of the administration's immigration policies, while supporters of tougher enforcement have yet to respond in detail to the conclusions.
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The Trump administration has officially reduced the federal fuel economy standard, rolling back requirements that automakers improve the average efficiency of new vehicles. The move, reported by transport industry outlets, is expected to ease regulatory pressure on car manufacturers but draw criticism from environmental and climate advocates concerned about higher emissions and fuel costs for consumers.
- 36An Se-young retains Asian Games badminton gold for South Korea▼An Se-young of South Korea repeats Asian Games gold in badminton. Adds to Olympic, world titles
South Korean badminton star An Se-young has won a second consecutive Asian Games gold medal, defending the women's singles title she first claimed in 2022. The victory adds to her growing list of major honours, which already includes Olympic champion and world champion titles, cementing her status as the dominant force in women's badminton.
- 37Trump airs taxpayer-funded ads as administration cuts fuel economy standards▼Trump airs more taxpayer-funded ads, Trump administration to lower fuel economy standards
The Trump administration is moving to lower US fuel economy standards while continuing to run taxpayer-funded advertising. The twin developments, reported by AP News, tie together public spending on political messaging with a regulatory rollback on vehicle efficiency requirements, drawing criticism over the use of public money and the environmental impact of weaker emissions rules.
- 38Court Strikes Down Trump Election Conditions on Anti-Terrorism Funding▼Trump Administration’s Election Conditions on Anti-Terrorism Funding Struck Down
A federal court has struck down conditions imposed by the Trump administration that tied anti-terrorism funding to election-related demands. The Brennan Center for Justice highlighted the ruling, which blocks the administration from leveraging security grants to influence how elections are run. Critics had argued the conditions amounted to improper federal pressure on state election administration.
- 39Brussels Prepares Roadmaps for Four Countries' EU Accession●Brussels Prepares Roadmaps for Four Countries' Accession
Brussels is preparing accession roadmaps for four countries, laying out the steps each candidate must take toward joining the European Union. The move signals continued momentum in the EU's enlargement process, though the headline does not specify which countries are involved or the timeline. Details on the candidates and the conditions attached to their paths remain unclear.
- 40Trump Administration Spends Taxpayer Money Airing 2024 Campaign Ad▼Trump administration uses taxpayer money to air 2024 Trump campaign ad
The Trump administration has used taxpayer money to air an advertisement from President Trump's 2024 election campaign, according to a report by PBS. The move raises questions about the use of public funds for partisan political messaging, blending official government communications with campaign material and prompting scrutiny over ethics rules that separate government spending from electoral activity.