Trump rolls out the red carpets for Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.Democrats have their biggest polling lead yet in the race for Congress.
And Pennsylvania doctors say some babies are now being born with measles.Here’s what to know today.Trump sets out to dazzle Xi despite past criticisms of ChinaAdd to GoogleTrump’s high-stakes summit with China’s leader02:08President Donald Trump has accused China of hacking America’s elections and plundering its wealth, yet he has showered the visiting Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, with tributes and affection during their summit this week at the White House.
In fact, Trump has rolled out the red carpet not once but twice for Xi.And yesterday evening, Trump feted Xi at a state dinner and gave his guest a statue of a bald eagle as a gift.
This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day.Sign up here to get it in your inbox.The two presidents were set to discuss trade, the Iran war and AI, among other issues, though foreign policy experts expect no substantive breakthroughs.Those trying to view the summit live may have faced difficulties after Trump imposed a media ban last week on three outlets, prompting other to suspend “pool” coverage of the president’s public events.
Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were allowed back at the White House yesterday, but pool coverage hadn’t resumed by the afternoon.All the pomp and ceremony may seem confusing considering Trump’s past critiques.He has accused China of meddling in the 2020 election.
He has spoken out against communism — but welcomed the leader of the world’s largest communist country.And China may have provided Iran with missiles and technology in the ongoing war.But Trump, who has long believed that personal relationships are key to managing political tensions, has set out to charm the Chinese leader.
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