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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 19, 2026

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US President Donald Trump announced on September 18 that he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, citing what he called "FAKE NEWS." Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to brief the UN Security Council next week during a meeting focused on artificial intelligence and international security. Russia has also seized assets of Nestle and three French companies over their support for Ukraine, which the Kremlin defended as a justified measure against firms from “unfriendly countries.”
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On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on several news outlets from entering the White House, including CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico. In a social media post on his platform Truth Social, Trump accused these outlets of reporting "fiction and lies" when covering the U.S. government. The decision sparked legal action with CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filing lawsuits arguing their First Amendment rights were violated. A federal court temporarily blocked the ban but it remains contentious, with the Justice Department petitioning for its reinstatement on October 3rd. This move escalates long-standing tensions between Trump and major media outlets, raising significant concerns over freedom of the press in the United States.

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📰 Trump Bans Media Outlets From White House
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🔮 The ruling comes days before the US midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, where Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate.
🔮 He also suggested there had been irregularities in the runoff, comparing them to “handball goals” that were not disallowed by VAR, without detailing what those irregularities might have been.
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🔮 The ruling comes days before next week's US midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, where Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate.
🔮 ‘Difficult times’ Bolsonaro, who is the son of former far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, has found himself isolated and the object of ridicule at home, after his departure and proclamation that he would lead the opposition from abroad.
🔮 The race, in which Democratic former US representative Mary Peltola is challenging Sullivan, could prove critical for determining the balance of power in the Senate in the Nov 3 midterm elections.
🔮 • Over 150 Afghan immigrants are expected to be deported, the New York Times reported, in one of the largest single expulsions of Afghans.
🔮 He said later, however, in a Truth Social post, that it would include a “top grade military complex” that could house drones and snipers.
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🔮 The contest between Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola is widely seen as one of the few Senate races that could sway control of the chamber on Nov 3.
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CNN ORG · 5× Disney ORG · 5× OpenAI ORG · 5× French NORP · 4× MS NOW ORG · 3× Nestle ORG · 3× Politico ORG · 3× Russian NORP · 3× Sam Altman PERSON · 3× UN Security Council ORG · 2×

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Bayern star Harry Kane becomes fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Sept 18, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. Kane scored his 100th and 101st goals in just 98 domestic games, obliterating the previous record set by Cologne’s Dieter Mueller in 1977 by 31 games. It’s the latest record that the England captain has torn up during his time in Munich, having already become the fastest Bayern player to reach 75, 100 and 150 goals in all competitions.
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🔮 While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 19, 2026 Trump says he’s banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House US President Donald Trump said on Sept 18 he was banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House, in his latest move to crack down on the independent press.
2026-09-19 · The Straits Times
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 19, 2026 · assertive framing

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 19, 2026 Trump says he’s banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House US President Donald Trump said on Sept 18 he was banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House, in his latest move to crack down on the independent press. uncertain
he → sleep → press
He wrote that he was banning the outlets for allegedly “reporting FAKE NEWS” in a move that is likely to be challenged as conflicting with the US Constitution’s First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press. uncertain
that → write → speech
“Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America,” he wrote. asserted
he → write → America
CNN, MS NOW, Politico and the National Press Club did not immediately respond to requests for comment. asserted
CNN → respond → comment
CNN’s team remains at the White House working as if it were a normal Friday afternoon, CNN reporter Brian Stelter said on air. asserted
Stelter → remain → air
OpenAI’s Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week asserted
Altman → brief → Council
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman will brief the United Nations Security Council next week during the annual gathering of world leaders in New York for the UN General Assembly, an OpenAI spokesperson said on Sept 18. asserted
spokesperson → brief → Sept
The 15-member Security Council is due to meet on Sept 23 on artificial intelligence and international security, just weeks after several AI industry leaders called for a coordinated slowdown of the development of the increasingly powerful technology, warning that it could soon improve on its own and slip beyond human control. uncertain
it → meet → control
“Sam Altman will brief an open UN Security Council meeting in person next week,” an OpenAI spokesperson told Reuters. asserted
spokesperson → brief → Reuters
“His remarks are expected to focus on the steps OpenAI is taking to ensure AI is safe and benefits people globally, along with the need for international coordination and shared safety standards. asserted
AI → expect → coordination
Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over West’s Ukraine support asserted
Russia → seize → support
The Russian authorities have seized the businesses and assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups, a move the Kremlin defended on Sept 18 as a justified measure against firms representing “unfriendly countries” that back Ukraine. asserted
that → seize → Ukraine
A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin transferred the Russian operations of Nestle, French retailer Auchan and the former Leroy Merlin DIY chain, now known as Lemana Pro, to a company called LEV Management. asserted
decree → sign → company
The decree, issued late Sept 17, also covers the Russian subsidiaries of French logistics group FM Logistic. asserted
decree → issue → Logistic
Disney taps AI executive Karandeep Anand as first tech chief Disney on Sept 18 named the CEO of artificial intelligence startup Character.AI as its first chief technology officer, a year after sending the company a cease-and-desist letter over unauthorised use of Disney characters. asserted
Disney → tap → characters
Karandeep Anand will join Disney on Oct 2 as senior executive vice-president and CTO, reporting directly to chief executive Josh D’Amaro. Anand will oversee enterprise technology, infrastructure, data management and AI platforms, product and engineering, Disney said in a statement. asserted
Disney → join → statement
Bayern star Harry Kane becomes fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Sept 18, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. Kane scored his 100th and 101st goals in just 98 domestic games, obliterating the previous record set by Cologne’s Dieter Mueller in 1977 by 31 games. It’s the latest record that the England captain has torn up during his time in Munich, having already become the fastest Bayern player to reach 75, 100 and 150 goals in all competitions. asserted
captain → become → competitions
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