President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agree on modest trade deals and a new framework for cooperation, but experts see few immediate breakthroughs. Key issues like Taiwan and Iran remain unresolved as both sides prepare for Xi’s visit to Washington.
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A U.S. trade court invalidates President Trump’s 10% tariffs, ordering refunds to businesses and citing failure to meet legal standards under the Trade Act of 1974. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision that blocked Trump’s earlier tariffs.
President Trump declares hostilities with Iran have ended as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passes. Legal experts and some lawmakers dispute the claim, citing ongoing military actions including a naval blockade.
Spirit Airlines may shut down as soon as Saturday after bailout talks stall. The Trump administration offered a $500 million aid package, but opposition from bondholders and officials has left the airline facing liquidation amid soaring fuel costs.
Cole Tomas Allen is charged with attempted assassination after allegedly opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Court documents reveal his detailed planning, cross-country travel, and armed confrontation at the event.
A gunman was stopped by Secret Service agents at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, preventing casualties among attendees including President Trump. The suspect was tackled one floor above the ballroom after bypassing multiple security layers.
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have engaged in a public dispute over the U.S. war in Iran, with Trump criticizing the pope's calls for peace and the pope urging an end to violence. The conflict has divided opinions among Trump supporters and religious leaders about the roles of political and spiritual authority in war.
President Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton as FEMA administrator nearly a year after his removal following testimony defending the agency. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, previously led FEMA in an acting capacity and criticized plans to dismantle the agency.