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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington on September 24, with artificial intelligence emerging as a central strategic issue alongside trade, Taiwan, Iran and fentanyl. Advanced chips, AI safety, military autonomy and allegations of technology copying are likely to shape the te
The Florida Republican says Hispanic voters who helped return Donald Trump to the White House now “feel betrayed,” while polling shows broader erosion in support for the president’s immigration approach. Separately, Speaker Mike Johnson has sent the House home early for the campaign season, drawing
The House approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by 262-159 after the Senate passed it 86-11. The measure now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature and could subject major buyers of Russian oil or gas to additional US tariffs of up to 100%, although India and Chin
New Delhi says its oil sourcing will continue to be guided by energy security, market conditions and diversified supplies after the US Congress cleared legislation allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. The tariffs are not automatic, and th
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member,” but the status does not yet legally exist and has not been approved by the bloc’s 27 governments. Mark Carney welcomed the ambition in Strasbourg as Donald Trump w
Vice President JD Vance says Washington is shifting from degrading Iran’s capabilities to preventing Tehran from rebuilding them, while President Donald Trump says the conflict may be nearing an end. Separately, a UN-mandated fact-finding mission says there are reasonable grounds to believe two US s
The Federal Reserve unanimously lifted its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% as inflation remained stubbornly above target. President Donald Trump demanded rates of 1% or lower and attacked the Fed board as political, although he said he still has confidence in Chair Kevin Warsh.
