What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are the 10 biggest stories as of Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (U.S. ET):
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Citations (10)
- Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of the world body itself - ABC News
Backs: “President Trump’s speech centered on Iran and U.S. priorities as diplomats weigh possible U.S.–Iran contacts on the sidelines.”
evidence, article. Claim: UN General Assembly opens amid wars and AI worries; Trump's speech centered on Iran and U.S. priorities.
- News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access, citing 'blatant violation' of First Amendment
Backs: “CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over a White House ban as TV networks suspend pool coverage in protest, escalating into a broader fight over access.”
evidence, article. Claim: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over a White House ban as TV networks suspend pool coverage in protest.
- New York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects
Backs: “New York and California lead lawsuits to block federal deals canceling offshore wind projects, challenging billions in buyouts the states say would hobble clean-energy buildout.”
evidence, article. Claim: New York and California lead lawsuits to block federal deals canceling offshore wind projects.
- Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes ahead of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
Backs: “Deadly strikes exchanged ahead of a Zelenskyy–Trump meeting in New York, underscoring no letup in the conflict during UNGA week.”
evidence, article. Claim: Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly strikes ahead of a Zelenskyy–Trump meeting in New York.
- Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
Backs: “The administration moves to purge about 760,000 Affordable Care Act exchange enrollees over alleged fraud or ineligibility, drawing intense scrutiny.”
statistic, article. Claim: The administration moves to remove about 760,000 ACA exchange enrollees over alleged fraud or ineligibility.
- Judge won't block Trump administration from giving SpaceX acres of wildlife refuge in land swap
Backs: “Court lets SpaceX land-swap proceed for 700+ acres of wildlife refuge in Texas, rejecting a bid to block the deal while environmental challenges continue.”
evidence, article. Claim: Court lets SpaceX land swap proceed for 700+ acres of Texas wildlife refuge, rejecting bid to block it.
- Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globally
Backs: “Scientists warn a potentially record event could bring severe drought across parts of Asia and pressure global food prices.”
evidence, article. Claim: Worsening, potentially record El Niño could bring severe drought to parts of Asia and pressure global food prices.
- Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligence
Backs: “Climate Week NYC runs alongside UNGA, highlighting clean-energy momentum but deep concerns about AI risks and a widening action gap on warming.”
evidence, article. Claim: Climate Week NYC highlights clean-energy momentum but concerns about AI risks and a widening action gap.
- States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
Backs: “Paramount’s settlement with a coalition of U.S. states clears a key hurdle for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, reshaping the media landscape.”
evidence, article. Claim: Paramount's settlement with states clears a key hurdle for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2026/ep17/ep172026.public.007.shtml
Backs: “Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifies off Mexico in the Eastern Pacific while the Atlantic remains relatively quiet; forecasters are monitoring changes.”
evidence, official document. Claim: Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifies off Mexico in the Eastern Pacific while the Atlantic remains quiet.