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White House
StoryBreak coverage of White House: 5 stories since August 30, 2026
- 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
- U.S.
Trump and Xi Extend Trade Truce, But Only Until January
The United States and China have postponed a renewed trade confrontation by extending their existing truce for two months after a White House summit. The pause lowers immediate tariff risk but leaves major disputes over technology, critical minerals and market access unresolved.
September 24, 2026 at 8:46 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
Chevron commits $7 billion to expand Venezuelan oil operations under new joint-venture terms
Chevron says it will invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and target production of roughly 600,000 barrels per day after securing additional acreage and revised fiscal, commercial and legal terms. The announcement follows a broader U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement announced August 28 and detailed by the White House on August 31.
September 2, 2026 at 11:48 AM EDT
- U.S.
Dolly Parton tributes spread from Nashville to cities across America after her death at 80
Fans, musicians, public officials and institutions honored Dolly Parton in the days after her Aug. 25 death in Nashville. Memorials appeared at her Nashville star, Dollywood continued operating as a place of celebration, the Grand Ole Opry staged a sold-out tribute and the White House ordered flags lowered nationwide through Sept. 1.
August 30, 2026 at 8:52 PM EDT