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September 23, 2026

Good morning, NewsNation. Diesel prices hit a fresh record high this week. Where prices are highest and lowest >

 

In this newsletter, we're looking at: 

  • The Trump-Xi summit
  • Nolan Wells' ruling aftermath
  • Trump's ‘annihilate’ Iran warning
 

China’s Xi kicks off state visit to Washington with rare planeside welcome from Trump

Trump-Xi: When China's Xi Jinping lands in Washington today, he's set to receive a rare tarmac greeting from President Donald Trump. The "lavish welcome" has drawn criticism from some lawmakers, including Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., who highlighted "troubling issues" with Xi. Updates >

 

State visit: The three-day visit, complete with a formal state dinner tomorrow, comes as tensions between the U.S. and China are high over AI, trade and the conflict in the Middle East. What to expect >

Trump standoff with media outlets persists

In a response to a lawsuit from three outlets subject to Trump's press ban, the administration said, "access to the White House is a privilege — not a right.” Details >

'Hell is coming': Lawyers for Nolan Wells' friends ready to fight post-ruling

'Outrageous': Attorneys representing Nolan Wells’ friends said "hell is coming" for those who impacted the boys' lives during the investigation after a grand jury in Mississippi unanimously decided not to indict anyone in the 18-year-old’s death. The latest >

 

Family: Attorneys representing Nolan Wells' family called for more investigation into his death. Christine Wells-Wonsley, Wells’ mother, said she learned of the grand jury's decision via text, which she said "was a reminder that our son’s life does not matter" to authorities. Details >

Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence

Dolly Parton's estate filed a temporary restraining order request against the country music icon's nephew, claiming he recently sent threatening messages. Details >

 

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within days amid UN talks

War: A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the U.S. eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. The statement comes as U.S. and Iranian officials held lengthy talks on Tuesday. Live updates >

 

Trump warning: Despite the ongoing talks, Trump told the UN General Assembly he is weighing whether to “annihilate” Iran if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal. Iran’s armed forces said the country is prepared to deliver “crushing and unpredictable blows” if attacked. Details >

FBI investigates hacking claims

The FBI told NewsNation it is investigating after the hacking group "ShinyHunters" claimed it breached the FBI, stealing the data of thousands of FBI employees. Details >

 
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A former employee of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection says the state ignored a 2010 study of toxic materials that should have led to action at the closed landfill in Keyport. What to know >

 

A Waymo robotaxi was captured driving down a closed road and through a Colorado farmers market. Video >

 

An investigation into the disappearance of at least five women has led Philadelphia police to explore Raymond Horsch’s connection to a crematorium that was illegally selling human body parts. 'House of Horrors' investigation >

 

Looksmaxxer Clavicular has been charged with rape in Massachusetts, according to reports. The latest >

 

A 74-year-old hunter faces charges after fatally shooting a woman in a Delaware field he believed was a deer. Read more >

 

Could the elusive Loch Ness Monster be spotted from space? That’s what one keen-eyed viewer believes she saw in a Google Maps image. In a "Jesse Weber Live" interview, Steve Feltham, who lives on Loch Ness, said he thinks he knows what the mysterious objects could be. Watch >

 

Mental health advocate walks across US

Kyndal Ray Edwards has spent nearly 1,000 days walking across the country with a cart that reads, "You Matter." Details >

This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff.

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