Monday, September 28, 2026

Lindsay Clancy returns to court

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Monday, September 28

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Welcome to Monday! It's Sept. 28, and here's what you may have missed over the weekend: Trump expects negotiations with Iran to continue after rejecting a ceasefire proposal to open Hormuz. A nor'easter battered the East Coast. The WNBA playoffs tipped off. And these artists won big at the VMAs!

I'm Mallorie Sullivan, and I have a newfound appreciation for Robert Pattinson after seeing "Primetime" this weekend. Here are 5 things to know this week.

1. Trump's media ban fight isn't over

After a judge last week halted Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico and temporarily restored their White House access for 14 days, the legal fight enters a critical new phase this week. The outlets must file by today to extend that order, with the Trump administration's response due Friday, setting the stage for the battle to continue into next week.

2. Lindsay Clancy heads back to court

For the first time since her triple-murder trial earlier this month ended in a hung jury , Clancy on Tuesday will appear for a status and assignment hearing that could mark a major turning point in the case. During the hearing, a judge is expected to consider three defense motions, including efforts to dismiss charges and a request for records related to the lone holdout juror.

• What could happen Tuesday? Here are the three possible futures that may await Clancy.
• Also: Jury duty might sound annoying. But it can be far worse than that.

3. Changes to SNAP benefits coming

Starting Thursday, roughly 37 million SNAP recipients will see a modest cost-of-living increase in their monthly benefits, but bigger changes could be on the horizon. New rules tied to Trump's signature tax and spending law passed last year could tighten eligibility and shift more costs to states, which could force budget cuts and reduce program participation.

4. The MLB playoffs swing into action

The road to the World Series is officially set . The Brewers, Dodgers, Rays and Guardians have secured first-round byes in their respective leagues, and the other eight squads will open October with the best-of-three wild-card round Tuesday. Here's a look at all the teams that clinched a playoff spot, the whole playoff schedule and how you can watch.

• To cover my bases: NBA training camp workouts also kick off Tuesday!

5. Everyone's going to be talking about ...

📚 This book: "Threshing Day," the latest from "Fourth Wing" author Rebecca Yarros, is out Tuesday.

📺 This Netflix show: "East of Eden," starring Florence Pugh, begins streaming Thursday.

🍿 This movie: "Verity," the BookTok favorite starring Anne Hathaway, releases Friday.

Keep scrolling for the latest news. And start your crossword here! I'll see you tomorrow 👋

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President Donald Trump campaigns for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia, North Carolina, on Sept. 16, 2026.

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From show-opener Madonna to upstarts Raye and Shaboozey, the MTV VMAs brought the usual array of buzzy performances. Here's how they fared.

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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass in front of Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Mac Resetich (0) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026.

Republican midterm candidates are increasingly breaking from President Trump, whose approval rating is at a record low five weeks from the election.

President Donald Trump campaigns for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia, North Carolina, on Sept. 16, 2026.

El Nino is just one reason for a wildly uneven hurricane season. The Atlantic is historically quiet, while the Pacific is a parade of powerful storms.

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane with 165 mph sustained winds off southern Mexico on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.

Every season, the team's winless and undefeated teams draw a lot of scrutiny after two weeks – uet that script tends to flip, as it did Sunday in Washington.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after incomplete pass against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on September 27, 2026 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

From show-opener Madonna to upstarts Raye and Shaboozey, the MTV VMAs brought the usual array of buzzy performances. Here's how they fared.

Raye performs at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 27, 2026 in Los Angeles.

How will the Week 4 results be impacted in the updated Week 5 Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings? Here's what to know.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass in front of Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Mac Resetich (0) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 26, 2026.
 

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