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StoryBreak coverage of Donald Trump: 10 stories since August 29, 2026
- U.S.
Salazar says Trump went too far on immigration
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar criticized some of President Donald Trump’s immigration-enforcement efforts in a campaign advertisement and said she did not regret challenging his approach.
October 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM EDT
- Technology
Trump puts intelligence chief Jay Clayton in charge of new federal AI task force
President Donald Trump has named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new “Super Intelligence Force,” giving the administration’s AI strategy a stronger national-security focus. The task force’s authority, staffing and policy recommendations remain only partly defined.
October 6, 2026 at 10:26 AM EDT
- Breaking
Federal Judge Blocks White House Media Ban; CNN and MS NOW Reporters Return Hours Later
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering the White House to restore their press credentials. Reporters were initially turned away Thursday morning despite the ruling, but returned to the complex around midday after the outlets challenged the administration’s compliance.
September 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM EDT
- Breaking
Trump Says U.S. Will Rename ‘Artificial Intelligence’ as ‘Super Intelligence’
Speaking at the United Nations on September 22, President Donald Trump said U.S. government documents would begin using “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence,” escalating his campaign to recast AI as an American strategic and economic advantage.
September 22, 2026 at 12:16 PM EDT
- U.S.
Trump Says CNN, MS NOW and Politico Are Banned From the White House. The Details Are Still Unclear.
President Donald Trump said Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from the White House over coverage he called “fake news,” while threatening to target more outlets. But reporters from the organizations were still present later that day, and the administration had not explained how the ban would work.
September 18, 2026 at 9:18 PM EDT
- World
Trump Claims Permanent U.S. Security Control in Greenland as Denmark Confirms Pact Is Not Yet Final
President Donald Trump says a new agreement gives the United States permanent control over Greenland's security, but Denmark and Greenland describe an expected security pact that still must be signed and approved. The arrangement could expand the U.S. military presence without transferring sovereignty over the Arctic island.
September 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT
- Breaking
Crypto Bill Nears Senate Test as Trump Accepts New Ethics Limits on Digital-Asset Holdings
President Donald Trump has agreed to most of a proposed ethics package attached to the Senate’s sweeping crypto bill, Republican senators say, clearing the way for a pivotal September 15 procedural vote. The compromise could unlock Democratic support—but it does not guarantee the 60 votes needed to advance the legislation or resolve questions about enforcement.
September 14, 2026 at 9:55 AM EDT
- Breaking
Trump Pledges $5,000 Adult ‘Dividend’ if Republicans Keep Congress — But the Price Tag Could Top $1.2 Trillion
President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in November. The pledge has no published payment mechanism or financing plan, and a Census-based calculation puts the potential gross cost at roughly $1.23 trillion.
September 10, 2026 at 9:39 AM EDT
- U.S.
Trump Promises $5,000 Payment to Adult Citizens if Republicans Keep Control of Congress
President Donald Trump said at a Republican convention in Dallas on September 9 that he would issue a $5,000 “dividend” to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the November midterm elections. The proposal has no announced legislative framework, eligibility rules or funding mechanism, and any payment from the federal Treasury would require congressional authorization.
September 10, 2026 at 9:26 AM EDT
- Breaking
U.S. strikes massive Venezuela oil deal covering more than 65 billion barrels
President Donald Trump has announced an unprecedented oil agreement with Venezuela that gives U.S. interests majority control over the development of 17 oil fields containing more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, as the administration looks to expand supplies and eventually bring down fuel prices.
August 29, 2026 at 7:06 PM EDT