How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come

Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

Trump Administration Expected to Tap Longtime ICE Official to Lead Agency

David Venturella’s expected appointment is in line with a push by Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, to keep his department under the radar and out of headlines.

By Hamed Aleaziz and Tyler Pager

Trump’s FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Expected to Resign - Bloomberg.com

Trump’s FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Expected to Resign  Bloomberg.com

Resignation of US food and drug regulator head adds to mounting agency vacancies

Lawyer Kyle Diamantas appointed FDA’s acting leader as concerns mount over hantavirus outbreak

As he prepares to meet Xi, Trump no longer pushes for change in China’s system

In his first term, the president demanded fundamental shifts in China’s economic model. Now, he has copied parts of how Beijing does business.

By David J. Lynch, Michael Birnbaum

South Carolina Republicans defy Trump’s demands for redistricting

Republican leader acknowledges ‘likely consequences’ for resisting US president’s demands to redraw map Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email South Carolina state senators on Tuesday defied pressure from Donald Trump to approve plans to redraw the state’s congressional map after the US supreme court effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act. As Republicans scramble to redraw key districts after the US supreme court rendered ineffective a major section of the civil rights law that...

By George Chidi in Columbia, South Carolina

The SPLC survived firebombs and death threats. Will it survive Trump 2.0?

The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a serious threat from the Justice Department — and comes at a time when several former and current SPLC employees say the group is already deeply vulnerable.

By Odette Yousef

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham

US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.

Marty Makary exits FDA amid mounting complaints, including from Trump allies

The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew months of complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists, vaping lobbyists and other allies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump says Makary is out as FDA commissioner, following industry and White House backlash

Makary's tenure was marked by internal dysfunction at the FDA, leadership turmoil and mounting backlash from drugmakers and physicians on regulatory decisions.

After nearly 9 years, Trump is landing in a totally different China. Is he ready?

US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In this story, part of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we explore how the countries’ standing in the world has changed – mostly to China’s benefit – since Trump’s previous trip. When US President Donald Trump unleas...

By Sylvia Ma,Kandy Wong

Trump-Xi summit: High stakes for the US, China and the world

US President Donald Trump is hoping for a foreign policy win at the upcoming summit with China's Xi Jinping. The Iran war, trade deals, and Taiwan are expected to be high on the agenda during Trump's visit to Beijing.

US attorney general defends press subpoenas over classified leaks

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information. Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but his remarks came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported receiving grand jury subpoenas tied to Iran war coverage.

By FRANCE 24

Trump promise of gas tax relief hits roadblock in Congress: ‘End this damn war’

Democrats on the campaign trail side with Trump, but many Democrats and Republicans on the Hill are not as sure, Eric Garcia writes

By Eric Garcia

Trump Says ‘I Don’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situations’ When Negotiating Iran War - Forbes

Trump Says ‘I Don’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situations’ When Negotiating Iran War  Forbes

FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him

After taking $100 deposits, Trump Mobile makes changes in website that has buyers worried

T1 Mobile LLC, the company behind Trump Mobile, has updated its terms to state a Trump-branded phone is not guaranteed to be produced, despite nearly a year of customer deposits. The device, which has faced multiple shipping delays since its initial announcement, now has no confirmed release date, leaving buyers uncertain about its availability.

By TOI TECH DESK

Why did Marty Makary resign as FDA chief? Clash over flavored vape decision explained

Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner amid disagreements with the Trump administration over flavored e-cigarettes.

 Tom Morello Blasts Trump, ICE Abuses at NYC Event: ‘It’s Fucking Fascism’

The musician and activist joined Hands Off NYC  at 26 Federal Plaza and performed Woody Guthrie's “This Land is Your Land"

By Julyssa Lopez

The Wall Street Journal Says It Received Subpoenas For Reporters’ Records As Part Of Trump DOJ Leak Investigation

The Wall Street Journal received grand jury subpoenas for reporters’ records as part of a Justice Department leak investigation, as the outlet said that they would oppose the effort. The Journal reported on Monday evening that the subpoenas, dated on March 4, came after President Donald Trump complained about leaks tied to the war in […]

By Ted Johnson

What issues will dominate Trump-Xi summit, and who has the upper hand?

Analysts say expectations for any meaningful reset in Sino-US ties remain tempered - and that the real test will be whether the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing produces durable mechanisms.

Trump Ready To Raise "Core Of China's Core Interests" In Xi Summit: Daily Schedule & What To Expect

Trump Ready To Raise "Core Of China's Core Interests" In Xi Summit: Daily Schedule & What To Expect Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to raise the issue of increasingly costly US arms transfers to Taiwan during their bilateral summit at the end of this week, spanning Thursday through Friday. Taiwan of course remains the "core of China's core interests" - as Beijing has in the recent past characterized the issue. While Trump officials have previewed that it will be focused...

By Tyler Durden