Daily News Collage 9 25 26

Selected stories

1. U.S.–China state visit concludes with talks on trade, investment, security, and bilateral relations. Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/09/president-trump-first-lady-conclude-historic-china-state-visit/
2. A powerful nor'easter brings heavy rain, strong winds, dangerous surf, and coastal flooding along the East Coast. Source: https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/ap-top-news/2026/09/25/noreaster-to-lash-the-east-coast-with-strong-winds-flooding-and-heavy-rain
3. The Supreme Court allows the federal government to use Social Security information in a citizenship-data tool for voter-roll checks. Source: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/26a308_pok0.pdf
4. The Supreme Court again blocks Missouri from using a Republican-backed congressional map in the 2026 election. Source: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2026/09/25/supreme-court-rejects-a-trump-backed-missouri-congressional-map-for-the-third-time/
5. CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists regain White House access after a federal judge's order. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-blocks-trump-ban-cnn-ms-now-politico-restoring-white-house-access/
6. The Chicago White Sox clinch a playoff berth after consecutive 100-loss seasons. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/white-sox-clinch-playoff-spot-025256430.html

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