AP NewsCast 5 p.m. EDT
Sep 18, 2026 · 2m
Summary
President Trump is banning CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House over unfavorable coverage, while Russia begins its first wartime parliamentary election. In the Middle East, Iran claims to have struck an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices remain above $100 per barrel. Additionally, the New York Knicks are rolling back ticket prices after a pricing error listed season opener tickets for over $1,000.
Topics discussed
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House
Russia's wartime parliamentary election and Iran tanker strike
Iranian rallies and oil price updates
Rising US gasoline prices and Medicaid drug pricing program
New York Knicks ticket pricing error and refunds
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