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Jimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended indefinitely by ABC after the host made comments about Charlie Kirk's killing. The suspension came hours after Trump-appointed FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened broadcaster affiliate stations' licenses, sparking widespread concerns about government pressure on media.
During a state visit to the United Kingdom, Trump met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and British royal officials. Trump suggested the UK use its military to control migration, commented on the Ukraine conflict, and stated he is negotiating with the Taliban to regain control of Afghanistan's Bagram airbase.
Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a significant test of presidential power over the independent central bank. The Supreme Court also set November 5 as the date to hear arguments on Trump's use of tariffs.
Trump stated he plans to designate antifa as a 'major terrorist organization,' though the designation of an umbrella term for loosely affiliated groups rather than a formal organization remains legally unclear. This announcement came amid broader tensions following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Federal judges ruled against the Trump administration's efforts to deport Guatemalan migrant children and Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status, protecting both groups from deportation. The rulings represented a double defeat for immigration enforcement efforts.
Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel following the Trump administration's acquisition of a 10% stake in the semiconductor company. The partnership focuses on AI datacenters and PC chips, providing Intel a significant boost after the Trump stake sparked market gains.
Trump's approval rating dropped to a record low during his second term, according to polling data released on September 18.
The United Nations announced plans for a $500 million budget cut with expected job losses of approximately 20% after a significant drop in US funding contributions. The core budget is expected to fall to $3.2 billion next year with minimum 3,000 job cuts anticipated.
Louisiana's notorious Angola prison reopened a detention unit known as 'Camp J' for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in support of Trump's nationwide immigration crackdown. Critics condemned the reopening citing the facility's documented history of brutality and violence.
Native American public radio stations warned of 'devastating and catastrophic' budget cuts from the Trump administration, threatening Indigenous broadcasters' ability to maintain emergency weather alerts, language preservation programs, and local news services.