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Yesterday

  1. US networks suspend Trump coverage after White House press ban

    Major American television networks suspended their involvement in covering President Donald Trump after CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned from the White House. The three outlets filed suit, arguing the ban violated the First Amendment and constitutional principles.

    9 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue Trump over White House ban

    CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued President Donald Trump and members of his administration on Monday for banning them from White House grounds, claiming it violated their First Amendment rights to free speech and a free press. The outlets are seeking a temporary restraining order in federal court in Washington, D.C., with emergency hearings possible this week.

    12 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 19 September

  1. AI demand for memory chips raising smartphone prices

    According to GSMA's State of Connectivity 2026, smartphone manufacturers are increasingly adopting expensive high-speed memory chips like LPDDR5x to support AI operations and data centres, with costs partly passed on to consumers.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. US celebrates 250th independence anniversary amid heat wave

    The United States marked its 250th birthday on 4 July with fireworks, flyovers, and extreme weather. President Donald Trump attended a rally on the National Mall in Washington, where he delivered remarks before what was reported as the largest fireworks display ever in the US.

    5 July 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 24 May

  1. Iran and US officials express cautious optimism on peace talks

    Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal, though they remain cautious about ending the war in the Middle East. US President Trump said the sides were "getting a lot closer" to a deal and that chances were "a solid 50/50," while Iran said gaps remain and it was finalising a 14-point framework.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Trump says US and Iran moving closer to Middle East deal

    US President Donald Trump told CBS that the United States and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to an agreement to end the Middle East war, but warned of severe consequences if no deal is reached. Iran said it was finalizing a 14-point framework agreement, though Trump told Axios he assessed a "solid 50/50" chance of a deal being struck.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal, Tehran warns of retaliation

    US President Trump branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," prompting Tehran to warn it would retaliate against new US strikes and restrict foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff sent oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude rising 4.65 percent and WTI surging over 4 percent as investors feared further supply disruptions.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Media mogul Ted Turner, CNN founder, dies at 87

    Ted Turner, billionaire founder of CNN and builder of a vast media empire that included news, sports, and entertainment networks, has died at 87. Turner was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in September 2018.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Gunman storms White House media dinner, targeting Trump

    A gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives exchanged fire with Secret Service agents at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, forcing President Trump and senior officials to evacuate. The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was subdued at the Washington Hilton where roughly 2,600 guests were gathered; no attendees were seriously injured, and preliminary findings suggest Trump was the intended target.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Gunman attempts to breach Trump gala dinner in Washington

    A gunman attempted to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump and top officials in Washington on Sunday; Trump was evacuated by Secret Service, the suspect was detained after an exchange of gunfire, and investigators believe he targeted members of the administration.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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