Friday, September 25, 2026

All World Brief Now updates for this day, Central Time.

1. 6 AM CTLaunch day: first edition at 12 PM CT
2. 10 AM CTLaunch day: first edition at 12 PM CT
3. 12 PM CTSupreme Court clears the way for voter-citizenship checks as Iran floats a Hormuz deal
   • Iran floats seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz, with a long list of demands
   • Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as allies meet under defense pact
   • Russian strikes kill seven in Kyiv; Ukraine's largest steel plant shuts
   • U.S. pushes new Russia-Ukraine talks, with the UAE as host
4. 2 PM CTEnvoy says Xi assured Trump China will stop aiding Iran as Tehran hardens Hormuz terms
   • Update: Iran hardens Hormuz stance as ~80 countries demand the strait reopen
   • Ambassador: Trump told Xi Chinese help for Iran is "totally unacceptable"; Beijing "assured" it will stop
   • Xi praises visit "perfection"; Trump calls talks "very productive," confirms APEC and G20 follow-ups
   • Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez unveils bill to abolish ICE and CBP; DHS pushes back
5. 5 PM CTIran puts Hormuz ball on Washington as Trump tees up America.gov and justices await Monday briefs
   • Update: Iran says Hormuz choice now rests with U.S.; official rules out nuclear giveaways
   • Russia could restart 80% of Black Sea grain terminals if attacks stop
   • White House to launch America.gov AI "front door" Tuesday with Musk and tech CEOs
   • GOP senators criticize lavish Xi welcome as White House posts official visit wrap
6. 9 PM CTTrump rejects Iran's Hormuz roadmap as justices again block Missouri's new map
   • Update: Trump rejects Iran's seven-day Hormuz plan; airstrikes seen likely after midterms
   • Putin tells U.S. officials he will hit Ukraine hard after refinery drone strikes
   • France to send troops and air defenses to protect Saudi Arabia's Yanbu oil hub
   • Trump cancels $810 million in unspent funds for immigration and race-focused programs
7. Evening WrapEvening Wrap: Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz roadmap, justices clear SAVE and freeze Missouri's map
   • Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day Hormuz plan; Tehran awaits an official U.S. reply
   • Xi’s Washington visit ends; U.S. envoy says Beijing assured it will stop aiding Iran
   • Putin warns U.S. officials he will hit Ukraine hard after refinery drone strikes
   • France moves to harden Yanbu as Houthis keep targeting Saudi Arabia