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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 29.09.2026.

It displays 232 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.09.2026 ⇱ The Day Jack Smith Faced the Senate
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Early attention stayed on Iran after Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire proposal, with reports describing nuclear talks stalled and Hormuz traffic recovering as U.S. forces left Iraq with a warning to Tehran.

Focus then moved to former special counsel Jack Smith's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he said he stood by the Trump prosecutions and would not be silenced while Republicans accused his team of collecting journalists' communications and donor checks.

The Supreme Court later allowed rapid third-country deportations to resume pending review, for the second time lifting requirements for migrants to contest removal.

Trump closed the day meeting AI executives to unveil America.gov and a voluntary, morally binding accord on self-regulation, as scrutiny continued of DHS-funded pro-Trump television ads.

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05:47⇱Trump's Iran War Walkback

⌹Attention has shifted back to the Iran war (HuffPost, Newsmax, Reason, NPR, NYTimes, Newsweek). HuffPost flags a walkback, Newsmax reports deal talks grinding on over nuclear issues, Reason says support is slipping even among Republicans, while NPR looks at Turkey filling a smaller U.S. footprint and the Times notes oil exports rebounding. Scrutiny of taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads persists (AP, Vox).
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05:47⇱Trump's Iran War Walkback

⌹Attention has shifted back to the Iran war (HuffPost, Newsmax, Reason, NPR, NYTimes, Newsweek). HuffPost flags a walkback, Newsmax reports deal talks grinding on over nuclear issues, Reason says support is slipping even among Republicans, while NPR looks at Turkey filling a smaller U.S. footprint and the Times notes oil exports rebounding. Scrutiny of taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads persists (AP, Vox).
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08:02⇱Trump Offered Iran Nothing

⌹Coverage continues to center on the Iran war diplomacy (HuffPost, Newsmax, CBS, Reason, NPR, NYTimes, Newsweek). Reports describe grinding talks stuck on nuclear issues after Trump's rejection of Tehran's ceasefire plan, which Iran still expects an answer to despite Trump saying he offered nothing. Side attention notes Turkey filling a smaller U.S. footprint, rebounding oil exports and Fairford vulnerabilities.
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08:02⇱Trump Offered Iran Nothing

⌹Coverage continues to center on the Iran war diplomacy (HuffPost, Newsmax, CBS, Reason, NPR, NYTimes, Newsweek). Reports describe grinding talks stuck on nuclear issues after Trump's rejection of Tehran's ceasefire plan, which Iran still expects an answer to despite Trump saying he offered nothing. Side attention notes Turkey filling a smaller U.S. footprint, rebounding oil exports and Fairford vulnerabilities.
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Breitbart News

Pope Leo: AI Doomer Fears Not ‘Fake News’

Fears about artificial intelligence (AI) and its possible threats to humanity are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, Pope Leo XIV insisted Monday, adding safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on.
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Trump Demands Axios Withdraw Iran 'Hoax' Story

President Donald Trump denied an Axios report that he offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions, calling the story a "hoax." "Axios just released a story that 'Trump' offered Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds to Iran. This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING!" Trump posted. [Full Story]
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09:51⇱Smith Refuses To Be Silenced

⌹Media attention has shifted to former special counsel Jack Smith’s Senate Judiciary testimony on his Trump probes (AP, CBS, Breitbart, MSNBC, Washington Times). Previews highlight his vow not to be silenced by prosecution threats, Democrats citing the classified-documents case, and Republicans alleging the probe collected journalists’ communications. The Iran diplomacy story recedes.
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09:51⇱Smith Refuses To Be Silenced

⌹Media attention has shifted to former special counsel Jack Smith’s Senate Judiciary testimony on his Trump probes (AP, CBS, Breitbart, MSNBC, Washington Times). Previews highlight his vow not to be silenced by prosecution threats, Democrats citing the classified-documents case, and Republicans alleging the probe collected journalists’ communications. The Iran diplomacy story recedes.
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Los Angeles Times

Republicans Have Made It Their Signature Issue. What’s Really Happening Shows How Cynical That Is. Trump Says He Wants to Protect Women’s Sports. There’s One Very Clear Way to Tell That’s a Lie. Republicans Say They Want to “Protect Women’s Sports.” What’s Happening on College Campuses Tells a Different Story. Women’s Sports Are Under Threat on College Campuses. And It’s Not From Transgender Athletes. It’s the Law That Helped Make Caitlin Clark Become a Household Name. Now It’s on the Chopping Block. She Was a College Beach Volleyball Star. Then She Was Abruptly Kicked Off the Team. The Real Threat to Women’s Sports May Be to Blame. They Just Wanted to Play Beach Volleyball. Now They’re Spending Senior Year in a Different Kind of Court. The Real Threats to Women’s Sports Are Already Here The Dismantling of Title IX They Just Wanted to Play Beach Volleyball. Now They’re Spending Senior Year in a Different Kind of Court.

Maggie Mertens
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Los Angeles Times

Republicans Have Made It Their Signature Issue. What’s Really Happening Shows How Cynical That Is. Trump Says He Wants to Protect Women’s Sports. There’s One Very Clear Way to Tell That’s a Lie. Republicans Say They Want to “Protect Women’s Sports.” What’s Happening on College Campuses Tells a Different Story. Women’s Sports Are Under Threat on College Campuses. And It’s Not From Transgender Athletes. It’s the Law That Helped Make Caitlin Clark Become a Household Name. Now It’s on the Chopping Block. She Was a College Beach Volleyball Star. Then She Was Abruptly Kicked Off the Team. The Real Threat to Women’s Sports May Be to Blame. They Just Wanted to Play Beach Volleyball. Now They’re Spending Senior Year in a Different Kind of Court. The Real Threats to Women’s Sports Are Already Here The Dismantling of Title IX Trump Says He Wants to Protect Women’s Sports. There’s One Very Clear Way to Tell That’s a Lie.

Maggie Mertens
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11:25⇱Jack Smith Faces Senate Grilling

⌹Senate Judiciary testimony by former special counsel Jack Smith dominates coverage (AP, Fox, CBS, Breitbart, MSNBC, HuffPost). Reporting centers on his vow not to be silenced, Republican questioning over classified-documents origins and alleged collection of journalists' communications (Washington Times, Daily Caller) and links to Fani Willis, alongside a deputy’s pre-Jan. 6 remarks (Washington Examiner) and another prosecutor quitting the DOJ probe.
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11:25⇱Jack Smith Faces Senate Grilling

⌹Senate Judiciary testimony by former special counsel Jack Smith dominates coverage (AP, Fox, CBS, Breitbart, MSNBC, HuffPost). Reporting centers on his vow not to be silenced, Republican questioning over classified-documents origins and alleged collection of journalists' communications (Washington Times, Daily Caller) and links to Fani Willis, alongside a deputy’s pre-Jan. 6 remarks (Washington Examiner) and another prosecutor quitting the DOJ probe.
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Newsmax

Russia Offers US Recruits $26K to Fight Ukraine

Russia is offering Americans a $26,000 signing bonus and $2,000 a month to fight in Ukraine as Moscow scrambles to replenish its battlefield ranks, the New York Post reported Monday. Ukrainian officials say at least 18 Americans have joined Russia's military, with many foreign recruits sent to deadly front-line positions. [Full Story]
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12:38⇱Smith Stands His Ground on Trump Charges

⌹Former special counsel Jack Smith’s Senate Judiciary testimony continues to dominate (AP, ABC, CNN, CBS, Breitbart, HuffPost). Coverage centers on his insistence he stands by the Trump prosecutions and will not be silenced. Conservative outlets emphasize claims the probe collected journalists’ communications (Washington Times, Federalist, Daily Caller), alongside questioning over the documents case origins and another prosecutor quitting.
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12:38⇱Smith Stands His Ground on Trump Charges

⌹Former special counsel Jack Smith’s Senate Judiciary testimony continues to dominate (AP, ABC, CNN, CBS, Breitbart, HuffPost). Coverage centers on his insistence he stands by the Trump prosecutions and will not be silenced. Conservative outlets emphasize claims the probe collected journalists’ communications (Washington Times, Federalist, Daily Caller), alongside questioning over the documents case origins and another prosecutor quitting.
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Hegseth to Slash General, Admiral Posts by 20%

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is preparing to slash 20% of general and admiral positions as the Trump administration moves to reshape the military's senior ranks. Hegseth is expected to announce the cuts Wednesday at Marine Corps Base Quantico, with some positions eliminated and others downgraded across the Army, Navy and Air Force. [Full Story]
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14:02⇱Smith Rebuffs GOP Attacks in Senate

⌹Former special counsel Jack Smith’s Senate Judiciary testimony remains the lead (AP, NBC, CBS). Coverage centers on his forceful defense of the Trump prosecutions during a contentious hearing marked by Republican attacks on tactics. Conservative outlets press claims the probe swept up journalists’ communications (Federalist, Daily Caller) and question the documents-case origins. DHS financing of pro-Trump ads draws renewed scrutiny (ABC, HuffPost, Common Dreams).
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14:02⇱Smith Rebuffs GOP Attacks in Senate

⌹Former special counsel Jack Smith’s Senate Judiciary testimony remains the lead (AP, NBC, CBS). Coverage centers on his forceful defense of the Trump prosecutions during a contentious hearing marked by Republican attacks on tactics. Conservative outlets press claims the probe swept up journalists’ communications (Federalist, Daily Caller) and question the documents-case origins. DHS financing of pro-Trump ads draws renewed scrutiny (ABC, HuffPost, Common Dreams).
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The Washington Post

Hormuz traffic nears prewar levels as Iran war simmers

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased dramatically in September, according to maritime tracking firms on Tuesday, inching closer to prewar levels as some speculate that Iran is losing leverage against the U.S. in the seven-month-long war.
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15:37⇱Supreme Court Greenlights Third-Country Deportations

⌹The Supreme Court's decision to allow third-country deportations to resume pending review leads coverage (AP, NBC, USA Today). Reporting notes it is the second time the justices have lifted lower-court orders requiring migrants be able to contest removal to countries with no connection, described as a win for Trump. Background reporting examines the business profiting from the transfers (Intercept).
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15:37⇱Supreme Court Greenlights Third-Country Deportations

⌹The Supreme Court's decision to allow third-country deportations to resume pending review leads coverage (AP, NBC, USA Today). Reporting notes it is the second time the justices have lifted lower-court orders requiring migrants be able to contest removal to countries with no connection, described as a win for Trump. Background reporting examines the business profiting from the transfers (Intercept).
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Trump Backs Rapid AI Growth, Pointing to US-China Race

President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised the U.S. wouldn't limit development of artificial intelligence despite calls for caution from top executives of AI firms, who are gathered in Washington. [Full Story]
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17:11⇱Supreme Court Hands Trump Deportation Win

⌹The Supreme Court's order allowing third-country deportations to resume pending full review remains the lead (NPR, CNN, AP, NBC, USA Today). Coverage frames it as a win for Trump and notes it is the second time justices lifted requirements that migrants be able to contest removal to unconnected countries. Background reporting probes the business behind the transfers (Intercept).
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17:11⇱Supreme Court Hands Trump Deportation Win

⌹The Supreme Court's order allowing third-country deportations to resume pending full review remains the lead (NPR, CNN, AP, NBC, USA Today). Coverage frames it as a win for Trump and notes it is the second time justices lifted requirements that migrants be able to contest removal to unconnected countries. Background reporting probes the business behind the transfers (Intercept).
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19:22⇱Trump Touts AI Self Policing Constitution

⌹Attention has shifted from the deportation ruling to Trump's AI pact and Jack Smith's Senate appearance. Coverage of the AI meeting centers on leaders signing a voluntary, 'morally binding' constitution for self-regulation (Washington Times, ABC, CBS, Newsmax, HuffPost). Smith's testimony is framed as a clash over the Trump probes, with focus on his refusal to be silenced and claims investigators obtained journalists' communications (Washington Post, Slate, Breitbart, OANN, Federalist).
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19:22⇱Trump Touts AI Self Policing Constitution

⌹Attention has shifted from the deportation ruling to Trump's AI pact and Jack Smith's Senate appearance. Coverage of the AI meeting centers on leaders signing a voluntary, 'morally binding' constitution for self-regulation (Washington Times, ABC, CBS, Newsmax, HuffPost). Smith's testimony is framed as a clash over the Trump probes, with focus on his refusal to be silenced and claims investigators obtained journalists' communications (Washington Post, Slate, Breitbart, OANN, Federalist).
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21:42⇱The AI Self Regulation Gamble

⌹Coverage continues to center on Trump's AI agreement with top executives to rely on self-regulation via a voluntary, 'morally binding' constitution (Washington Times, ABC, CBS, CNN, HuffPost). Reporting notes Trump set aside calls for binding rules, while criticism frames the accord as dangerous and absurd (Common Dreams). Lawmakers' demands for formal guardrails receive renewed attention.
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