May 17 Taiwan's president defends U.S. arms purchases after Trump sowed doubts following visit to China By Associated Press His statement came days after Trump raised doubts over his willingness to continue to sell arms to Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary. Continue reading
May 16 Putin to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping following Trump's visit By Associated Press The announcement comes less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump finished his own state visit to China, where he also met Xi to discuss trade and the U.S. and Israel’s war in Iran. Continue reading
May 16 Trump's comment about negotiations on Taiwan heightens concerns over China By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a "very good negotiating chip" in the United States' dealings with China are heightening anxieties on the island democracy that Beijing claims as its own. Trump made… Continue reading
May 16 U.S. and Nigerian mission kills Islamic State group leader, Trump says By Michelle L. Price, Ope Adetayo, Associated Press Trump made the announcement of the joint operation to take out Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki in a late-night social media post Friday that offered few details. Continue reading
May 16 Trump disparages incumbent Sen. Cassidy and tries to propel his challenger in Louisiana GOP primary By Thomas Beaumont, Jack Brook, Associated Press Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 5:09 Trump and Xi pledge 'strategic stability' but key questions remain unanswered By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi President Trump is returning to Washington after a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The two sides announced they would launch a board of trade and investment, but beyond that, there are few specifics. Nick Schifrin reports from Beijing on… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 6:26 Trump's 'elaborate' praise of Xi at China summit made U.S. look weak, ex-ambassador says By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on the summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Amna Nawaz spoke with Nicholas Burns. He served as U.S. ambassador to China during the Biden administration and is now at Harvard University. Continue watching
May 15 Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say By Joshua Goodman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island. Continue reading
May 15 Takeaways from Fed chair Jerome Powell's legacy By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell is stepping down after eight years. Here are key takeaways from his tenure. Continue reading
May 15 Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River By Steven Sloan, Associated Press President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans in a tightly regulated park along the Potomac River, potentially opening a new legal fight over whether his administration is ignoring the approvals process that typically governs… Continue reading