Trump confirmed he had turned down Tehran's seven-day offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, with reports citing an expected resumption of U.S. bombing after the midterms. The decision followed Xi Jinping's state visit; outlets reported a reciprocal tariff cut covering $30 billion in goods and Chinese coal purchases, described as de-escalation.
Domestically, a rare September nor'easter moved up the East Coast, knocking out power to tens of thousands in New Jersey and New York, flooding roads, suspending LIRR service and leaving one dead, with officials warning the worst was still to come.
Trump traveled to Knoxville for Tennessee-Texas, greeted with cheers on Fox/OAN accounts and boos on Beast account, while CNN said it was left off Air Force One. AP also reported a nearly $1B pocket rescission and House Democrats weighing oversight and impeachment.