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President Trump Prepares for Beijing Summit with Xi Jinping Amid Trade Tensions

President Trump Prepares for Beijing Summit with Xi Jinping Amid Trade Tensions

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a summit focused on trade and technology issues. The meeting, scheduled for May 14-15, comes at a time of heightened tensions between the U.S. and China, exacerbated by ongoing trade disputes and the global impact of the Iran war on energy markets. Key topics on the agenda include potential Chinese commitments to purchase American farm goods and aircraft, as well as discussions on the sale of advanced AI chips to China. The summit aims to address these economic issues, although restrictions on AI chip sales remain a contentious point.
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Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom

Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom

Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trump’s ballroom
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Exclusive-FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

Exclusive-FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

By Erin Banco, Andrew Goudsward and Jonathan Landay NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - The FBI has begun interviewing current and former CIA employees as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation into ex-CIA director John Brennan over his role in an intelligence finding that Russia interfered in
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The Latest: Hegseth faces a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war

The Latest: Hegseth faces a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a new round of questioning from lawmakers over the Iran war, including some Republicans who've expressed concerns over the length of the conflict and its lack of congressional approval
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The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping
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What a US gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

What a US gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to ease financial strain from high fuel prices during the war with Iran
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Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said
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Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he will reduce the 18-cent federal gas tax for a yet to be determined period as U.S. fuel prices shoot higher due to the Iran war.
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Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

President Donald Trump's trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit
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Sen. Mark Kelly Criticizes Trump Administration's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request

Sen. Mark Kelly Criticizes Trump Administration's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request

Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona has publicly criticized the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending, labeling it as 'outrageous'. The proposed budget represents a 42% increase from the previous year and includes funding for a space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. Kelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed concerns about the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of such projects. The budget request also includes provisions for troop pay raises and replenishing munitions stockpiles, which have been depleted due to ongoing military engagements. The administration is expected to seek additional funding from Congress to cover the costs of the war with Iran.
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Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles