Trump Wraps Up Beijing Visit Without Major Trade Breakthrough
The two leaders discussed trade, Taiwan, Iran and energy security during two days of meetings marked by elaborate state ceremonies and unusually warm public exchanges.
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Xi Tells Trump That Mishandling Of Taiwan Could Spark Conflict
Xi’s remarks on Taiwan, the democratically governed island claimed by Beijing, came in a closed-door meeting of the leaders of the world’s two largest economies that ran more than two hours, China’s foreign ministry said.
Tensions Between CIA And Congress Flare
On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., heard the testimony of subpoenaed CIA whistleblower James Erdman III, who alleged the federal government suppressed inquiries into the origin of COVID-19.
Rape Dogs Claim Lands NYT In Defamation Lawsuit
Critics have said Hamas has engaged in a propaganda war intended to “provoke outrage, shift public opinion, and pressure Israel through foreign governments and media.”
Lewd Anti-ICE Protester Says She Wants To Prevent Children From Coming To St Paul Church
Protests have dogged Cities Church, an evangelical Reformed congregation affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, since Immigration and Customs Enforcement surged to the Twin Cities.
Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. & China
One year ago, the Chinese battery giant CATL announced that it had redefined the limits of electric cars by creating a battery that could power a vehicle for 320 miles on a 5-minute charge.
Voters Overwhelmingly Support White House Draft Executive Order To Protect Americans From Cyber Threats
The new poll of 1,000 Americans, obtained by The Daily Signal, shows that 82% of American voters want the White House to vet AI systems for safety. Only 4% oppose such a measure, with 14% being neutral on the issue.
SPY WARS: Former CIA Covert Operations Officer Explains How Intelligence Is Influencing The Iran War
Former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker gives an inside look at how the CIA, Mossad, and other intelligence agencies are influencing the Iran war, and where the contest between America and China is heading, in this preview from the latest “Signal Sitdown” podcast with Bradley Devlin.
Victor Davis Hanson: ‘It’s All According To Plan’ As Protesters Target Jewish Area In Mamdani’s NYC
Victor Davis Hanson is a senior contributor for The Daily Signal, hosting a podcast and producing video commentaries four times per week, and writing a weekly column.
Trial Lawyer PACs Pour Money Into Democrats’ Redistricting Power Grab
A report from the watchdog group Alliance for Consumers, set to be released Thursday, shows that since 2025, trial lawyer-aligned political action committees have given $100,000 to the House Majority PAC, which focuses on getting Democrats elected to the U.S. House.
US, China Are Discussing AI Guardrails To Safeguard Most Powerful Models, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC in a pre-recorded interview on Thursday that it was “of utmost importance” that the U.S. maintain its lead over China in AI, adding that this is why Beijing is interested in discussing guardrails.
Trump-Appointed Border Chief Mike Banks Steps Down
In a farewell message, Banks said he planned to return to Texas to focus on his family and ranch.
Trump Admin Pauses Home Health Care Enrollment To Root Out Fraud
Vice President JD Vance’s Anti-Fraud Task Force is working with the agency to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare.
Senate Approves Plan To Freeze Lawmakers’ Pay During Shutdowns
The resolution, introduced by John Kennedy, directs the Senate secretary to block pay for senators whenever funding expires for one or more federal agencies.
DOJ Ethics Officials Told Todd Blanche To Recuse From Trump Matters, Report Claims
The report said Justice Department ethics official Joseph Tirrell informed Blanche in March 2025 that his previous work as Trump’s criminal defense attorney created potential conflicts of interest.