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-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas after more than 580 days in captivity
-Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer as troubled Boeing fails to deliver new Air Force One fleet
–Southern border apprehensions plunge more than 90% from year ago in April, CBP says
China Close to ‘Opening Up,’ Says Trump
China has agreed to “open itself up to American business” following trade negotiations between Washington, D.C., and Beijing on Saturday, according to President Donald Trump.
The arrangement was arguably the most significant development stemming from the trade negotiations, Trump told reporters Monday at the White House. Plans have yet to be finalized and “papered,” but Trump said that China is on board with the agreement.
“The biggest thing to me is the opening up,” Trump told reporters Monday during an announcement regarding an executive order on drug prices in the U.S. “It would be, I think it would be fantastic for our businesses if we could go in and compete and compete with China. It would be a lot of jobs for China.”…READ MORE
President Donald Trump says a deal with China is a closer to finalization. (Fox News)
White House
CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Trump Middle East tour tests ties with Netanyahu
‘PUNK’: DNC vice chair slams Trump as ‘punk,’ ‘would-be dictator’ in fiery Pa. town hall
THE PRINCIPLE IS SIMPLE’: President Trump takes on ‘Big Pharma’ by signing executive order to lower drug prices
President Donald Trump, accompanied by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., left, speaks during a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz as the Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator in the Oval Office at the White House on April 18. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
TRUMP TOOLS: Legal expert reveals why centuries-old law is crucial for Trump admin in immigration fight
MIDDLE EAST TRIP: Trump’s 17th week back in office to focus on Middle East trip, admin leaders ironing out China trade talks
World Stage
POLITICAL PAYOFF?: Trump China tariff truce ignites stock markets – will it also pump up president’s poll numbers?
LEO’S ADVICE: Pope Leo dishes advice to journalists, mentions AI challenge in first news conference
Pope Leo XIV prays over members of the international media in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on May 12, 2025. (Domenico Stinellis)
AYATOLLAH’S SHADOW: Fourth round of US-Iran talks ends as Trump set to embark on historic Mideast tour
‘FAILED EXPERIMENT’: UK to tighten immigration rules over voter frustration with high immigration numbers
CONSULATE CLOSURE: Poland orders Russian consulate in Krakow closed after blaming Kremlin for 2024 arson
Capitol Hill
BALLS AND STRIKES: Senate parliamentarian: Who is the unelected official getting a say on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill?’
‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’: GOP senator unleashes bill with severe consequences…
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