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- 1Trump tells female MS Now reporter to 'be quiet' over press pool ban questions●Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban
President Trump told Akayla Gardner, a female reporter for MS Now, to 'be quiet' when she questioned him about the White House's attempted ban on the network from the press pool. He doubled down on his criticism of CNN and MS Now, both of which face exclusion efforts. The exchange has drawn attention to his ongoing tensions with parts of the press and his treatment of female journalists.
- 2TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage Despite CNN Exclusion●TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN
Major US television networks are set to resume covering President Trump after the White House TV pool went dark during a standoff between the administration and CNN, which the White House has excluded from coverage arrangements. Network leaders concluded that an indefinite suspension of pooled coverage would be untenable, even as CNN remains shut out, prompting debate over press access and the precedent of penalising a single outlet.
- 3Trump administration backing off NIH grant order amid pushback●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 grants, according to Semafor. The plan, which drew criticism from researchers and science advocates, is now reported to be effectively dead after widespread pushback from the scientific and medical community.
- 4MLB and White House discuss game at national park●MLB, White House discuss playing game at national park
MLB and the White House are in discussions about holding a baseball game at a national park, according to ESPN. No venue, date or teams have been confirmed. The talks point to a possible showcase event that would bring a regular-season or special game to parkland setting, though details remain limited pending further announcements from both sides.
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Posts are discussing claims that President Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW (the rebranded MSNBC) and Politico, reportedly barring the outlets from access or events. The trend sits high on Bluesky's politics feed with roughly 94,000 posts. Users appear to be reacting to the news, debating press freedom and the treatment of outlets perceived as critical of the administration. The exact details of the ban, its scope and the White House's stated justification are not clear from the collected posts.
- 6Trump seeks to cancel nearly $1B in approved funds●Trump seeks to cancel nearly $1B in congressionally approved funds
President Trump is moving to cancel nearly $1 billion in funds already approved by Congress, according to reports circulating widely in US news. The attempt to claw back appropriated money raises questions over presidential authority and congressional spending power, and is drawing attention amid ongoing disputes between the White House and lawmakers over budget control.
- 7Lauren Sanchez Bezos mocked over White House dinner dress●'Money can't buy class': Internet rails against Lauren Sanchez Bezos' White House dinner dress
Lauren Sanchez Bezos is facing a wave of online criticism over the dress she wore to a White House dinner. Commenters have derided the outfit, with the phrase 'money can't buy class' circulating widely as critics mock her fashion choice, turning the executive's appearance into a talking point across social media.