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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump's media ban is not about national security, it's about 'muzzling viewpoints' Fmr. FBI agent

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In a court filing, the White House argues President Trump's ban on some media outlets is not "retaliatory," invoking national security issues instead. MS NOW Washington Reporter Jackie Alemany, MS NOW Legal Affairs Reporter Fallon Gallagher, Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample and former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg join Alicia Menendez to discuss more.

On what date was the discussion regarding the White House's media ban recorded?
The discussion was recorded on September 23, 2026.
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Which individuals participated in the discussion regarding the White House's media ban on the program hosted by Alicia Menendez?
The discussion included MS NOW Washington Reporter Jackie Alemany, MS NOW Legal Affairs Reporter Fallon Gallagher, Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample, and former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg.
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How does former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg characterize the motivation behind Trump's media ban?
Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg suggests that the ban is not about national security, but is instead about "muzzling viewpoints."
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What is the White House's official justification for President Trump's ban on certain media outlets according to court filings?
In a court filing, the White House argues that the ban is not "retaliatory" but is instead invoking national security issues.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump 'loves Caesar Rome not Pope Rome': Dem strategist on lavish projects

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President Trump is rolling out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping after railing against communism. Also, some Republican candidates are now changing their tune on the Iran war as Americans struggle financially. Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney along with Democratic strategists Julie Roginsky and Basil Smikle join Alicia Menendez to discuss more.

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'So outlandish!': Weissmann says Trump's claim media ban is over national security is 'hogwash'

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Today, a hearing over restoring press access to the White House will take place. The Department of Justice claims the media ban is due to national security concerns. MS NOW Legal Affairs reporter Fallon Gallagher is outside the courthouse with more details. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann joins Peter Alexander to share his thoughts.

What justification has the Department of Justice provided for the media ban?
The Department of Justice claims that the media ban is due to national security concerns.
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How does former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann characterize Donald Trump's claim that a media ban is necessary for national security?
Andrew Weissmann describes the claim that the media ban is due to national security concerns as "hogwash" and "outlandish."
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What is the subject of the hearing taking place on September 23, 2026, regarding the White House?
The hearing is focused on the restoration of press access to the White House.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'I would NOT roll out the red carpet' the way WH is: Fmr. SecDef warns Trump ahead of Xi meeting

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The White House is planning a lavish summit to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins Peter Alexander to share what advice he would give President Trump ahead of the meeting.

What is the White House's current plan regarding the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping?
The White House is planning a lavish summit to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Who is the former Secretary of Defense discussing the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Xi Jinping?
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper is the individual discussing the meeting and providing advice to President Trump regarding how to handle the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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What is former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's stance on the White House's planned summit for Chinese President Xi Jinping?
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper stated that he would NOT roll out the red carpet the way the White House is planning to do for the upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Stanford replaces student with AI in campus ad

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Stanford University used AI to replace a Hispanic student in a campus dining ad — news first reported by a student newspaper. The university says the image violated its policy and has since removed it from promotional materials.

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YOUTUBE (CNN) - CNN's first reactions to Iran president's UN speech

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In his UN General Assembly address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will never bend to US President Donald Trump and asserted Iranians have been “the victims of terrorism.” A US delegate in the room walked out. Pezeshkian started his speech to the assembly by highlighting the deadly US strike on an Iranian elementary school at the outset of the war, saying Iranians have “been the victims of terrorism.” He stressed that Iran is seeking nuclear technology “for progress, not to threaten societies with weapons,” adding that his country wishes “to cooperate and collaborate for security.” The Iranian leader also called on other countries to collaborate in order to pursue “true peace and stability” in the face of…

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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Prince Harry's teleprompter fails during tech speech

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During Prince Harry's speech about the risks of AI and social media to children at a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) event in New York Wednesday, a teleprompter fail caused the Duke of Sussex to stop his remarks temporarily. CNN's Max Foster reports.

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YOUTUBE (CNN) - 100+ riders claim Six Flags' X2 ride led to brain injuries

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Scores of people have come forward saying they suffered brain bleeds and other head trauma from world-famous X2 roller coaster at Six Flags, according to their attorneys. This comes after a CNN investigation into a history of riders saying they suffered debilitating injuries on X2. CNN’s Kyung Lah explores the riders’ stories. 0:00 Injured rollercoaster rider explains his motivation to bring legal action against Six Flags 0:39 Attorney speaks out about the Six Flag lawsuits 2:22 What is different about the X2 rollercoaster? 3:27 Has Six Flags responded to the legal claims? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #SixFlags #RollerCoaster #News

What did a CNN investigation reveal regarding the history of the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags?
A CNN investigation explored a history of riders claiming they suffered debilitating injuries while riding the world-famous X2 roller coaster.
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What is the subject of the legal action being taken against Six Flags regarding the X2 roller coaster?
Attorneys are bringing legal action against Six Flags because scores of people have come forward claiming that the X2 roller coaster caused them to suffer debilitating injuries, including brain bleeds and head trauma.
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What specific types of injuries are over 100 riders claiming they suffered from the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags?
According to attorneys representing the riders, more than 100 people claim they suffered brain bleeds and other forms of head trauma resulting from the X2 ride.
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AXIOS (Marc Caputo) - Trump to Venezuela's Rodriguez: Elections need to happen

In his first-ever meeting with Venezuela's new leader, President Trump emphasized the need to keep oil flowing, relations warm and that country's elections on the horizon, White House sources tell Axios. Why it matters: Trump did not insist on a future election date in his meeting with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez , but he emphasized their importance as a crucial final step in Venezuela's evolution into a full-fledged democracy, the sources said. - "You have to have elections at the end of the day," Trump said to Rodriguez at one point, one of the sources briefed on the meeting said. Zoom in: Trump held the roughly 15-minute meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to thank Rodriguez for their good…

What specific event occurred on January 3 involving the U.S. and Nicolas Maduro?
The U.S. conducted a military operation that ousted Nicolas Maduro, a former socialist ally of Delcy Rodriguez.
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What potential timeline for Venezuelan elections is being discussed by insiders and U.S. officials?
While Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has called for elections on July 24, 2027, U.S. administration officials suggest that 2027 might be too early and that a summer or fall 2028 election may make more sense to allow time for financial and electoral system repairs.
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Which officials were present during the meeting between Trump and Rodriguez?
Trump and Rodriguez were joined by two Venezuelan officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
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What is the three-step plan the U.S. supports for Venezuela to hold elections via the National Reconciliation Council?
The plan involves: 1) Changing the composition of the Venezuelan Supreme Court to make it more representative by allowing the opposition to nominate justices; 2) Reforming the National Electoral Commission to prevent a repeat of the 2024 election manipulation; and 3) Announcing an election date.
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