Main takeaways from Trump's China visit
President Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15.
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Quiz: Which Trump Cabinet Member Has a Reality Show?
Image caption: From left — Shakira; Sean Duffy; [image credit: Buda Mendes/Getty Images; Heather Diehl/Getty Images; YONHAP via AP/Screenshot by NPR]. This week in Washington, D.C., the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
Morning Brief: Trump Returns, Abortion Pill Ruling, UK PM Challenges
Trump returns to U.S. after trip to China, Supreme Court decides to maintain abortion pill access, U.K. prime minister faces challenges from his own party.
Xi Warns Trump Taiwan Mishandling Could Lead to Conflict
Skip next section Key moments on the first day of Donald Trump's visit to Beijing May 14, 2026 Key moments on the first day of Donald Trump's visit to Beijing Despite tensions, the visit featured ceremonial warmth, including a state banquet and statements highlighting the importance of bilateral ties.
Philippine Senator Wanted by ICC Flees Senate
Senate security run after gunfire was heard along a hallway at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines, Wednesday.
Trump in Beijing; Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair
Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump arrived in Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S.
Former DOJ Official Blasts Leadership, Details Internal Failures
Jonathan Gross left the Department of Justice earlier this year and has become an outspoken critic of the department's leadership. This month, Gross gave an extensive in-studio interview to Brandon Straka, a conservative influencer and former Jan.
Morning Brief: Trump-Xi Summit and Legal Appeals
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.
Can Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment Again?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is right back to where he was in late 2022 — under renewed scrutiny over alleged wrongdoing, facing an impeachment process and mounting calls to step down. But he announced on Monday that he will not resign and said he will challenge the impeachment proceedings against him.
Gunfire at Philippine Senate as Senator Faces Possible ICC Arrest
Gunshots have been heard inside the Senate of the Philippines as tensions escalate over a planned arrest of a top senator. Witnesses reported multiple shots on Wednesday, sending journalists and others scrambling for cover as armed personnel moved through the building. What happened at the Senate?
Trump Lands in Beijing Ahead of High‑Stakes Xi Summit
Skip next section WATCH: War with Iran casts shadow over Trump's visit to China May 13, 2026 WATCH: War with Iran casts shadow over Trump's visit to China Jason Murtagh War with Iran casts shadow over Trump's visit to China To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that
Trump Administration's Erosion of Anti-Corruption Enforcement
President Donald Trump reacts to a question from a reporter after signing a series of executive orders, including, a pardon for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, in the Oval Office at the White House in February 2025.