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Evelyn Cheng / CNBC:
Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid ‘Thucydides Trap’ at high-stakes summit … BEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning, kick-starting a high-stakes summit that is expected to cover trade, tariffs, Taiwan and Iran, and runs through Friday.
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David E. Sanger / New York Times:
Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute.  The Difference Spoke Volumes.  —  In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.  —  For President Trump, the first day of his visit to Beijing was all about the …
Discussion: Washington Times
New York Times:
Live Updates: China's Xi Warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing Summit
NBC News:
Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan at grand Beijing summit
Will Sommer / The Bulwark:
The Right's Worst New Star Just Shot Someone  —  There's a truly villainous new livestreamer who's become a cause célèbre on the right—a guy so bad he makes Clavicular's videos about drug overdoses and the Israeli mafia look like an episode of Bluey.
Calen Razor / Politico:
‘Crush their souls’: Map losses spur Dem rage  —  Presented by IN TODAY'S EDITION:  — Senate GOP cool on House's summer recon plan  — Housing bill, SCORE Act to hit House floor  — House war powers vote, take three  —  Democrats are ready to play hardball after a stunning series …
Discussion: Axios and Punchbowl News
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Eduardo Medina / New York Times:
South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
Alan Elrod / Liberal Currents:   Democrats Need to Realize What Time It Is: On Conjuncture, Revolution, and the Next American Republic
New York Times:
U.S. Set to Drop Charges Against Indian Billionaire Accused of Fraud  —  The decision came after a lawyer for the billionaire, Gautam Adani, repeated an offer to invest $10 billion in the American economy and create 15,000 jobs.  —  5 MIN READ  —  In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future
Washington Post:
Rubio is banned from China, but Beijing may have found a way around it  —  Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.  —  Summary  —  Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
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Paul Krugman:
A Failing, Flailing President Supplicates Xi
Ana Swanson / New York Times:
‘Quite Brutal,’ ‘Not Friendly’: What People in China Say of Trump
Discussion: Foreign Policy
Associated Press:
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial  —  When Kash Patel visited Hawaii last summer, the FBI took pains to note the director was not on vacation, highlighting his walking tour of the bureau's Honolulu field office and meetings with local law enforcement.
New Republic:
Trump Iran Tirade Visibly Rattles GOPers as Leaks Expose New Blunders  —  The fallout continues from Donald Trump's startling rant admitting that he isn't concerned with how the Iran war is impacting Americans' finances.  On Wednesday, JD Vance, Mike Johnson, and numerous other Republicans struggled …
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Axios:
Trump's killer quote exposes his bind on Iran and inflation
Discussion: The Atlantic and Just Jared
Wall Street Journal:
Republicans Want Trump to Focus on Voters' Economic Concerns
Bloomberg:
Kushner Disappoints Mideast Clients Who Spent Millions Seeking Sway  —  Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE backed Affinity Partners in hopes of gaining White House influence and investment returns.  The US war with Iran that they opposed has shown the constraints of that approach.
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Fox News:
US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks abruptly resigns, Fox News learns  —  U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks told Fox News on Thursday he is resigning, effective immediately.  —  “It's just time,” Banks told Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin.  —  “I feel like I got the ship back on course …
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Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Israel to sue New York Times over Palestinian prisoner rape allegations
CNN:
Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump  —  Donald Trump Federal agencies Trump legal cases People in entertainment  —  It was less than two weeks after Todd Blanche took on his role of deputy attorney general in March 2025 …
Discussion: Mediaite and E&E News
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Wall Street Journal:   Todd Blanche Is Wasting No Time in His Audition to Be the Next Attorney General
Washington Post:
White House planned to start Triumphal Arch work under unrelated contract  —  The unusual move would allow the administration to bypass a public bidding process, relying on a deal for engineering services already underway at the White House.  —  Summary  —  The Trump administration planned …
Discussion: Staff Stories and Raw Story
Christian Paz / Vox:
A year of Trump is backfiring on the religious right  —  This weekend, an array of Christian religious leaders and government officials are scheduled to gather at the National Mall in Washington, DC.  They'll convene to pray, yes, but this rally — organized as part of the White House-backed …
Nicholas Grossman / Arc Digital:
Proof the New York Times is Biased in Trump's Favor  —  President Donald Trump is on an official U.S. state visit to China, and he brought American business leaders in pursuit of deals.  One is Trump's biggest campaign donor Elon Musk, which is very corrupt.
Discussion: New York Times and MS NOW
Kevin E G Perry / The Independent:
Paul McCartney says one song has the power to unite Democrats and Republicans in Trump's America  —  The Beatles legend says the song stops political rivals from being 'at each other's throats'  —  Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the ability of music to bring together warring factions …
Discussion: Variety
Matthew Kupfer / Democracy Docket:
FBI went to home of Milwaukee election official as Trump targets 2020 results  —  A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent visited the home of Milwaukee County's elections director earlier this week in an attempt to question her, the county clerk has said.
Discussion: Fox News, WISN, CBS News and NBC News
New York Times:
Open Primaries Have Their Fans.  The Parties Are Not Among Them.  —  New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state's first closed primary since 1978.
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic:
Democratic Lawmaker, 83, Has Been Missing for a Month  —  Representative Frederica Wilson has yet to explain why she hasn't voted on a single issue since April 17.  —  The Florida Democrat has been missing in action for weeks, according to her documented voting record.
Wall Street Journal:
Crypto Industry Notches Win in Washington After Brawl With Banks  —  Marquee crypto bill advances past key Senate committee following furious lobbying campaigns by both sides  —  WASHINGTON—A bill that would create a pathway for crypto to further upend the world of traditional finance moved …
Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Inside Jack Schlossberg's Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot  —  Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg's bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.  —  Reviving a political dynasty is best not left to chance.
Discussion: Mediaite and Althouse
Henry Burke / American Prospect:
Following the Money on Sean Duffy's Road Trip  —  The Revolving Door Project, a Prospect partner, scrutinizes the executive branch and presidential power.  Follow them at therevolvingdoorproject.org.  —  Nearly three decades after starring on MTV's The Real World: Boston …
Discussion: New York Times and The Atlantic
Zach Montague / New York Times:
Appeals Court Appears Skeptical of Trump Orders Targeting Law Firms  —  A three-judge panel showed few signs of siding with the president on his efforts to compel law firms to work for the administration or face threats.  —  A federal appeals court on Thursday appeared skeptical …
 
 
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Ellen Mitchell / The Hill:
Navy admiral: Epic Fury could force tough cuts, personnel problems by July
Discussion: Wall Street Journal
NBC News:
The Pentagon has no new munitions contracts amid concerns about a weapons shortage
Jason Furman / New York Times:
He Was Good at Steering the Fed, but He Was a Genius at Ignoring Trump's Threats
Alanna Vagianos / HuffPost:
Every Single Senate Democrat To Come Out In Support Of Abortion Pill
Jose Pagliery / NOTUS:
The White House Is Meeting With DOJ, DHS and USPS About Creating Voter Lists
Em Luetkemeyer / NOTUS:
Alleged Embezzler Is Overseeing Rep. Andy Ogles' Legal Defense Fund
Discussion: Staff Stories
The Atlantic:
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Paul Krugman:
Why Did Trump Take Elon Musk to China?
Hailey Fuchs / Politico:
Max Miller sues ex-wife and her legal team for domestic abuse allegations
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