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'Great deal of scepticism' as Trump launches own TV channel

The White House launched a "Trump TV" stream on Monday evening, days after Trump banned three media outlets from the White House. The White House said the stream will run videos and highlights of what it calls the Trump administration's achievements but critics have compared it to state propaganda networks seen in autocratic countries such as North Korea, reports the Guardian’s Washington bureau chief David Smith.

France 24•FRANCE2422 Sept

• critical toward Donald Trump · 88%

Binance Faces Fresh U.S. Scrutiny Over Potential Iran Sanctions Breach

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, violated U.S. sanctions on Iran by knowingly allowing certain transactions to proceed on its platform. The probe is being led by the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office, with the DOJ’s criminal division in Washington also involved.  In addition, the specific

TheNewsCrypto•Sarayu Krishna22 Sept

• neutral toward Binance · 82%

Trump’s bizarre social media blitz leaves world guessing ahead of UN address

President has been posting on Washington arch, AI and his ‘25 top achievements’ – the chances of an uplifting speech appear slim The annual gathering of the United Nations general assembly has historically been a platform for US presidents to display their most serious face and a positive vision to the world. From Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower to John F Kennedy and Barack Obama, over eight decades US leaders have used the setting to expound on grand themes before a global audience at pivotal moments in international affairs. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Robert Tait in Washington22 Sept

• critical toward Donald Trump · 98%

Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability

U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as economic and tech competition escalates between the two countries

ABC News22 Sept

Governor Abbott Freezes Texas Data Center Permits as Trump Pushes AI Buildout

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state environmental regulators to stop issuing permits for data center projects. The pause remains in effect until the state’s grid operator completes its audit. The decision comes from a Republican governor whose party leader in Washington has spent the past month attacking this kind of restraint. Texas Data Center

BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir22 Sept

• critical toward Donald Trump · 70%

All Iranian airlines to be 'shut down' from Wednesday, Bessent tells CNBC

The Treasury Secretary said that Washington was pressuring Iran "like never before"

CNBC22 Sept

• neutral toward Scott Bessent · 97%

NATO will share Arctic responsibility as Greenland security deal with U.S. moves forward, Denmark says

Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. are to sign a deal on Greenland's security on Tuesday, an agreement Denmark says will put Arctic security under NATO's watch rather than leaving it solely to Washington ‌and Copenhagen.

CBC News22 Sept

• neutral toward North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 98%

Washington says Hormuz is recovering — but shipping numbers say no yet

Washington is working with GCC states, shippers, and insurers to push volumes higher through Hormuz

Google opens pre-orders for AI-powered Googlebook laptops

Washington: Alphabet's Google opened pre-orders on Monday for Googlebook, a new category of premium laptops designed for Android users and powered by artificial intelligence and the company’s Gemini technology. The first models, manufactured by Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo, start at $899 and are powered by processors from Intel or Qualcomm. Google said the devices offer up to 14 hours of video playback and combine premium laptop hardware with on-device AI capabilities. The launch comes as Apple strengthens its presence in the lower-priced laptop market with the MacBook Neo, which starts at $699 in the United States, intensifying competition in a segment where Chromebooks have traditionally targeted students and consumers seeking affordable, easy-to-use devices. Googlebook is built on the Android technology stack combined with desktop foundations from ChromeOS, providing closer integration between Android phones and laptops. The devices incorporate Gemini-powered tools designed to assist with tasks, understand on-screen content and enable users to continue work begun on an Android phone. The new category marks Google’s latest effort to showcase its vision for premium personal computing following the Pixelbook in 2017 and Pixelbook Go in 2019.

• favorable toward Googlebook · 68%

Trump, Xi Meet on S&P 500's Best Day Since Early August: Will Markets Stay Bullish?

Trump and Xi meet in Washington as the S&P 500 posts its best day since Aug. 4, driven by a rally in AI stocks.

BeInCrypto•Darryn Pollock21 Sept

• neutral toward Donald Trump · 96%

Washington press corps rallies around CNN, MS Now and Politico after White House ban

CNN, MS Now, and Politico are suing the Trump administration after being barred from the White House. Other TV networks are boycotting the White House press pool in solidarity.

NPR•Scott Horsley21 Sept

• neutral toward CNN · 98%

NASA Welcomes Albania as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Albania signed the Artemis Accords Monday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, joining the coalition of like‑minded nations committed to the responsible and transparent exploration of space. “It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Albania as the 73rd signatory of the Artemis Accords,” said […]

NASA•Elizabeth Shaw21 Sept

Raskin attacks Trump’s proposed arch, calls for DC statehood

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday went after President Trump for his triumphal arch and pressed for statehood for Washington, D.C. The president in a Truth Social post on Sunday said that the plans for the massive arch bridging D.C. and Virginia will incorporate a “top grade military complex” and house snipers and drones. “Does…

The Hill•Tara Suter21 Sept

• neutral toward Donald Trump · 91%

A4A Opposes Extra Air China Flights As Xi Visit Nears

One of the added flights, to New York, took place Saturday; the other, to Washington, D.C., is scheduled for Friday.

AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile21 Sept

• neutral toward Air China · 98%

Trump’s Greenland Deal Is a Pyrrhic Victory at Best

Washington can still repair some of the damage done.

Foreign Policy•Imran Bayoumi21 Sept

• critical toward Donald Trump · 99%

Trump says U.S. working on deal to buy potash from Belarus instead of Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington is working on a deal to purchase potash from Belarus for less than what the U.S. currently pays to Canada.

CBC News21 Sept

• neutral toward Donald Trump · 98%

US airlines oppose Air China request for extra New York and Washington flights

Major US airlines are opposing Air China’s request for two additional roundtrip flights between Beijing and New York…

AeroTime•Stephen Pope21 Sept

• neutral toward Air China · 99%

FAA rolls out air traffic AI tool in Washington region

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation launched a new artificial intelligence tool in the Washington, D.C., area Monday intended to predict flight delays and advise air traffic controllers.  Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said at a press conference that the Strategic Management of Airspace, Routing and Trajectories (SMART) tool is the…

The Hill•Ryan J. Karlin21 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Aviation Administration · 98%

AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping

Washington and Beijing have grown ever more linked in the AI boom, making hardware exports and technological restrictions hefty bargaining chips in negotiations.

WIRED•Javier Carbajal21 Sept

• neutral toward Donald Trump · 98%

What to expect at the Trump-Xi summit in Washington

The success of the meeting will likely hinge on just a few important issues, including artificial intelligence safety, Taiwan, and trade.

Atlantic Council•Melanie Hart21 Sept