Live updates: Trump, Xi sit down for high-stakes talks; Court upends White House media ban

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White House Headlines - September 24, 2026

White House Headlines - September 24, 2026

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will participate in a series of high-stakes meetings on Thursday, culminating in a state dinner at the White House.

The summit marks the first official state visit from a Chinese leader in over a decade, as tensions between the two countries remain high. Lawmakers have urged Trump to confront Xi on issues including trade, artificial intelligence and human rights violation claims. Insiders can read more here.

Meanwhile, the White House was dealt a blow overnight after U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the Trump administration to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after the president banned the outlets from the complex last week........

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