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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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.
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.
Trump-Xi Talks Focus On Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
According to the White House, Trump and Xi agreed the strategic waterway must remain open. The report said Xi also opposed any “militarization” of the strait or attempts to impose tolls on shipping traffic.
Federal Case Reveals Violent Crypto Theft Operation
According to a federal indictment, Elijah Armstrong, Nino Chindavanh and Jayden Rucker allegedly used fake pizza, UPS and DoorDash deliveries to determine whether victims were home before forcing entry.
Putin Says Russia Will Deploy New Sarmat Nuclear Missile This Year
Russia is set to deploy its nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by the end of the year, a system President Putin has described as “the most powerful missile in the world”.
Trump And Xi Push For Stable U.S.-China Relations
According to official Chinese and White House readouts, both sides agreed to pursue what Beijing called a “constructive” relationship built on cooperation and “measured competition.”
Honda Posts Historic Loss Amid EV Pullback
Honda posted a net loss of 403.3 billion yen, or roughly $2.6 billion, for the fiscal year ending in March.
Kyiv Hit By Deadliest Russian Drone Attack In Months
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 1,560 drones since Wednesday, along with 56 missiles overnight.
Nvidia’s China Chip Deals Stall Despite U.S. Approval
The approved buyers reportedly include Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance and JD.com
What New Retail Sales Data Says About The U.S. Economy
Retail sales increased 0.5% in April compared to the previous month, marking the third straight monthly gain.
Health Experts Warn Against Panic Over Hantavirus Outbreak
According to the World Health Organization, 11 cases have been linked to the outbreak, including three deaths.
How China Is Reducing Dependence On Nvidia Chips
Tencent said production of Chinese-designed graphics processing units could rise significantly this year. According to company executives, supply from manufacturers in China and nearby countries is increasing steadily.
Trump-Xi Summit: Bessent Says U.S. Leads AI Race
According to CNBC, the discussions are aimed at preventing powerful AI systems from falling into the hands of non-state actors. Bessent also pointed to rapid advances expected from American firms such as OpenAI and Google.
Why Did Xi Warn Trump About Taiwan At Beijing Summit
The warning came during a two-day summit focused on trade, Taiwan, Iran and global security. Reuters reported that the meeting lasted more than two hours and included discussions on maintaining the fragile trade truce reached last year.