• Xi Visit To U.S. Starts Today
    (WASHINGTON) President Trump is planning an elaborate ceremony today when Chinese President Xi Jinping [[ she jeen-peeng ]] arrives at the White House. The Chinese leader is expected to arrive at about 10am Eastern, and will be greeted on the South Lawn by trumpets, military bands and F-22 flyovers. The two leaders will then hold […]
  • WH Media Ban Lifted
    A federal judge is ruling in favor of three media outlets that sued to have their access to the White House restored. President Trump had accused CNN, MS NOW and Politico of creating fake news and negative coverage and banned their journalists. The media organizations sued, the White House television press pool stopped covering Trump’s […]
  • A (permanent) seat at the table of power: African leaders press UN for Security Council reform
    They want to help make the decisions — not just watch them unfold. As in years past, African leaders attending the U.N. General Assembly this year are demanding a reform of the powerful Security Council that would include permanent seats for countries from the continent in the global body’s highest decision-making structure. Many African heads […]
  • Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department said Thursday that 197,000 applied for unemployment checks last week, the fewest since mid-July and down from a revised 198,000 the week before. The four-week […]
  • The Latest: Trump and Xi Jinping will hold talks in Washington on trade, AI and more
    Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to cover when they sit down for talks Thursday at the White House. The leaders are tackling issues like trade irritants, artificial intelligence safeguards and the war in Iran. Trump wants China to use its influence with Iran, while Xi seeks a halt […]