Trump says Xi is considering a detained pastor’s case, but freeing activist Jimmy Lai is ‘tough’
President Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping is considering detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri’s case but freeing Jimmy Lai is “tough.”
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Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media’s risks for children
Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users.
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there.
Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers.
Takeaways from Trump’s trip to China: Taiwan, a new framework for relationship and flattery for Xi
President Donald Trump’s three-day trip to China was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan and a new framework for managing Washington and Beijing’s complicated relationship.
Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees
Democratic leaders are embracing independent candidates in red states where their party brand struggles. In places like Nebraska and Alaska, Democrats are subtly or openly supporting independents they believe can outperform their own candidates.
Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River near several memorials.
Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S.
Florida court to consider whether new US House map violates state ban on partisan gerrymandering
A Florida judge is set to hear arguments Friday on a request to block the new US House districts from being used in the midterm elections.
Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilizing US-China relations as differences persist
President Trump says he’s not yet made a determination on whether a major US sale of arms to Taiwan can move forward after his China visit.