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U.S., China Signal De-Escalation With Rare Face-to-Face Trade Talks in Geneva
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet this weekend in Geneva with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, marking the first high-level face-to-face trade talks since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods last month. The discussions are expected to focus on de-escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies, which have been locked in a tariff war that analysts warn could have long-term global consequences. 
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet this weekend in Geneva with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, marking the first high-level face-to-face trade talks since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods last month. The discussions are expected to focus on de-escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies, which have been locked in a tariff war that analysts warn could have long-term global consequences. -
Newsom Proposes $7.5 Billion Federal Film Tax Credit, Challenges Trump on 'Make America Film Again' Plan
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a $7.5 billion federal tax credit for the American film and television industry, a direct response to President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced abroad. The proposal signals an unexpected olive branch from one of Trump's most outspoken critics amid mounting concern over the outsourcing of U.S. entertainment production. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a $7.5 billion federal tax credit for the American film and television industry, a direct response to President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced abroad. The proposal signals an unexpected olive branch from one of Trump's most outspoken critics amid mounting concern over the outsourcing of U.S. entertainment production. -
Trump Budget Could Gut Red State Medicaid Funding by Ending 'Money Laundering' Loophole
Republicans in Congress are weighing a politically fraught strategy to fund President Donald Trump's domestic agenda by slashing Medicaid spending through the closure of a long-standing financing tactic used widely by red states. 
Republicans in Congress are weighing a politically fraught strategy to fund President Donald Trump's domestic agenda by slashing Medicaid spending through the closure of a long-standing financing tactic used widely by red states. -
Trump Softens Stance on Film Tariffs Amid Fears of Multi-Billion Dollar Revenue Loss
President Donald Trump has moderated his stance on a controversial proposal to impose 100% tariffs on movies "produced in foreign lands," after intense backlash from Hollywood studios, state officials, and entertainment industry leaders. Initially framed as a protectionist measure, Trump's announcement triggered fears of retaliation overseas, potentially jeopardizing billions of dollars in U.S. film revenue. 
President Donald Trump has moderated his stance on a controversial proposal to impose 100% tariffs on movies "produced in foreign lands," after intense backlash from Hollywood studios, state officials, and entertainment industry leaders. Initially framed as a protectionist measure, Trump's announcement triggered fears of retaliation overseas, potentially jeopardizing billions of dollars in U.S. film revenue. -
Pentagon Ordered to Cut 20% of Four-Star Generals and Admirals in Hegseth’s Military Restructuring Push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping cuts to the U.S. military's senior leadership ranks, directing the Pentagon to eliminate 20% of its four-star generals and admirals, as well as a 10% reduction across the broader corps of general and flag officers. 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping cuts to the U.S. military's senior leadership ranks, directing the Pentagon to eliminate 20% of its four-star generals and admirals, as well as a 10% reduction across the broader corps of general and flag officers. -
Trump Administration Launches $1,000 Incentive Program for Undocumented Immigrants to Voluntarily Leave the U.S.
The Trump administration has launched a new initiative offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 if they voluntarily return to their home country, a move aimed at accelerating deportations and reducing federal enforcement costs. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the program Monday, pledging to provide "financial and travel assistance" to individuals who use a newly repurposed mobile application called CBP Home. 
The Trump administration has launched a new initiative offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 if they voluntarily return to their home country, a move aimed at accelerating deportations and reducing federal enforcement costs. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the program Monday, pledging to provide "financial and travel assistance" to individuals who use a newly repurposed mobile application called CBP Home. -
Trump Proposes 100% Tariff on All Foreign Films, Citing 'National Security Threat'
President Donald Trump announced Sunday he has directed the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 100% tariff on all films "produced in Foreign Lands," calling the global expansion of non-U.S. cinema a "National Security threat" and an effort of "messaging and propaganda." 
President Donald Trump announced Sunday he has directed the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 100% tariff on all films "produced in Foreign Lands," calling the global expansion of non-U.S. cinema a "National Security threat" and an effort of "messaging and propaganda." -
Trump Dismisses Third Term Rumors, Touts 'Fantastic' Vance and Rubio for Post-2028 GOP Leadership
President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected speculation that he is planning to seek a constitutionally barred third term, telling NBC News' "Meet the Press" that extending his presidency beyond two terms is "not something I'm looking to do," despite encouragement from some allies and recent merchandise promoting a hypothetical 2028 campaign. 
President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected speculation that he is planning to seek a constitutionally barred third term, telling NBC News' "Meet the Press" that extending his presidency beyond two terms is "not something I'm looking to do," despite encouragement from some allies and recent merchandise promoting a hypothetical 2028 campaign. -
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Rejects Trump’s Proposal to Deploy U.S. Troops, Declares “Sovereignty Is Not for Sale”
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly rejected a proposal by former U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy American troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels, declaring at a Saturday event that "sovereignty is not for sale." 
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly rejected a proposal by former U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy American troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels, declaring at a Saturday event that "sovereignty is not for sale." -
Trump Sparks Uproar After Posting AI Image of Himself as Pope Days After Francis’ Death
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed in papal regalia late Friday, just days after the death of Pope Francis, igniting a wave of backlash from religious communities and political commentators. 
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed in papal regalia late Friday, just days after the death of Pope Francis, igniting a wave of backlash from religious communities and political commentators.
