The Weekly Edition
The week of September 21–27, 2026
The cover story
Politics
Politics
Trump's 6-million-dollar helipad fight shuts out TV crews
Major networks skipped Trump's White House helipad ceremony after CNN was banned from the pool, while CNN, MS NOW and Politico moved to sue the administration. The dispute has also raised First Amendment questions as Trump heads to the UN and prepares to host Xi Jinping.
By Whitfield Grant
September 22, 2026
Opinion
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Foundation giving rose just 3% as $1.8 trillion sat on the sidelines
By The Editorial Board
September 26, 2026
Harvard's 34% legacy admit rate keeps tax-free privilege under fire
By The Editorial Board
September 26, 2026
AI alarm goes viral, but the shutdown plan is still missing
By The Editorial Board
September 22, 2026
AI Writing Could Cut 4,400 Earnings Reports Down to Faster, Cheaper Work
By The Editorial Board
September 22, 2026
UN AI safety push could harden a new regulatory floor
By The Editorial Board
September 21, 2026
AI agents coordinate in 70,000 messages as principals cannot agree
By The Editorial Board
September 21, 2026
Business Spotlight
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Samsung update bricks smart fridges, spoils food in Korea
By Nathan Brooks
September 25, 2026
10-year Treasury yield hits 5.21% as Washington’s borrowing stress meets higher mortgage costs
By Margaret Coyle
September 26, 2026
Oil Hits $104.67 as Supply, Geopolitics and Policy Keep Prices Hot
By Margaret Coyle
September 25, 2026
Small currencies gain ground as the dollar loses trust
By Margaret Coyle
September 25, 2026
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