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10/01/2026 · Dickinson County

Trump and Xi Conclude Summit Amid Unaddressed Issues

A recent summit in Washington between the leaders of the United States and China concluded. Observers note that several significant areas of discussion did not receive public acknowledgment or detailed outcomes.

09/29/2026

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Politics

Trump, Xi Meeting: Assessing Outcomes of Washington Talks

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington. Former NPR China correspondents offered perspectives on the visit's results.

09/28/2026

Politics

Judge Reviews White House Access for Banned Journalists

A federal judge on Wednesday considered whether to restore White House access for three media organizations. Lawyers for the White House and the outlets presented arguments regarding journalists' constitutional rights. The hearing addressed the ban imposed on the news organizations.

09/28/2026

Politics

Chinese President Xi Arrives in Washington for State Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington Wednesday evening for his first state visit in more than ten years. Simultaneously, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit concerning media access to the White House.

09/28/2026

Business

Rent Affordability Challenges Affect More U.S. Households

New research shows a rising number of renters, including those in higher income brackets, face challenges affording housing. One in five renters reported difficulty paying rent in full and on time last year. This trend indicates broader financial pressures on U.S. households.

09/28/2026

Local News

Federal Agencies Scale Back El Niño Research Efforts

Federal agencies are not intensifying research efforts for the current El Niño to the degree seen in 2015. This decision comes as El Niño conditions develop and influence weather patterns globally. The 2015 El Niño corresponded with significant weather events, including record rainfall in South Carolina.

10/01/2026