AP NewsCast 5 p.m. EDT
Sep 25, 2026 · 2m
Summary
President Xi Jinping concluded his US state visit with few tangible trade results, though both sides agreed to extend their trade truce. The Supreme Court allowed states to resume using a federal voter database ahead of midterms. Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its naval blockade, while oil prices eased and stocks rose. Additionally, actors and officials were arrested during protests outside the UN following Israeli PM Netanyahu's address.
Topics discussed
Xi Jinping's state visit to the US and trade truce
Future US-China meetings and trade discussions
Supreme Court ruling on voter eligibility database
Iran nuclear talks, Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices
Wall Street stocks close with weekly gains
Netanyahu's UN speech and protests outside
Arrests of celebrities and council members at protest
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