Trump is moving to cancel nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved spending, much of it for migrant services. Lawmakers from both parties dispute the legality of the pocket rescission maneuver.
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Pope Leo XIV warned during a visit to France that AI could undermine human dignity and called for ethical oversight. He also rejected nuclear deterrence and urged respect for human life.
Trump and Xi extended a U.S.-China trade truce by two months during a state visit marked by ceremony but few announced agreements. They plan to meet again in November and December.
Iran has outlined a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, contingent on U.S. action on its blockade, oil exports and frozen assets. U.S. officials have not confirmed a report that negotiations have reached a technical stage.
The Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the Trump administration to use an expanded federal database for voter citizenship checks. Voting-rights groups say errors in the system threaten eligible voters.
Iran says it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States meets its conditions. The two sides remain divided over when to address Iran’s nuclear program.
Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day France visit that includes a Paris Mass expected to draw about 600,000 people. He is also expected to meet abuse survivors and migrants as the church confronts debate over assisted dying.
Trump and Xi praised US-China ties at a White House state dinner after talks on Taiwan, trade and artificial intelligence. The leaders pledged continued dialogue, though the BBC reported that experts saw little concrete progress.