5PM ET 09/18/2026 Newscast
Summary
President Trump defends banning media outlets from the White House, citing negative coverage, while promoting a drug pricing deal and predicting gas prices will drop after the Iran conflict ends. He is scheduled to meet with Gulf allies and Chinese President Xi, with new tariffs on China expected to be delayed. Additionally, a second death linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York has been reported, and Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash and protests following the removal of Macklemore from his tour.
Topics discussed
Trump bans media outlets from White House
Economic numbers and prescription drug costs
Iran conflict, gas prices, and UN meeting
Trump-Xi summit and China tariff delay
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Second Legionnaires' disease death in NYC
Ed Sheeran tour fallout over Macklemore removal
Wall Street mixed results and bond pressure
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