Israeli PM Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech at the UN, denouncing delegates who walked out and rejecting genocide allegations. President Trump hosted China's Xi Jinping at the White House, emphasizing mutual respect and healthy competition. Reporters from CNN, MSNOW, and Politico returned to the White House after a judge blocked their access ban, though they remained barred. Markets ended flat as rising bond yields and mortgage rates pressured the economy, while jobless claims hit a low and gas prices edged higher.