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Trump won’t commit to arms sale to Taiwan after stark warning from Xi

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After a second day of high-stakes meetings with China's Xi Jinping, President Donald Trump is not committing to approving the latest round of arms sales to Taiwan and brushed off previous U.S. assurances not to consult with Beijing about those sales."I'll make... Read More.

A third of the Congressional Black Caucus could lose seats amid redistricting fight

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Almost a third of the membership of the Congressional Black Caucus -- 19 of its 62 members -- are at risk of losing their seats through the 2028 election cycle as Republicans in southern states where they control the legislature move swiftly... Read More.

RFK Jr. spokesman resigns over fruit-flavored e-cigarette concerns, letter says

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s top public affairs spokespeople resigned from his post over the FDA's fruit-flavored e-cigarettes authorization and its potential impact on minors, according to a resignation letter to President Donald Trump reviewed by ABC News.In the... Read More.

Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is stepping down

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Michael Banks, the head of U.S. Border Patrol, is stepping down, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed on Thursday.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

California mayor charged with acting as illegal agent for China

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, California, was charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent for China, the Justice Department announced on Monday.Wang agreed to plead guilty, the DOJ said.The City of Arcadia said Wang resigned from her position on Monday.Starting... Read More.

Trump says ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ in Iran negotiations

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said Americans' financial situation was "not even a little bit" of a motivating factor for him reaching a deal to end the war in Iran, despite a new report that inflation rose for a second consecutive month and... Read More.

Republican Sen. Graham questions Pakistan’s role in Iran negotiations

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday he does not trust Pakistan and questioned the country's role as a mediator in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran after a recent report suggested the Pakistanis are working closely with Iran. "I don't trust... Read More.

Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi amid US war with Iran

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(BEIJING, China) -- President Donald Trump arrived on Wednesday in Beijing for a multi-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which he said he'd seek to deepen diplomatic and economic ties between the world's two largest economic powers.After his arrival at Beijing Capital... Read More.

Army cuts training as service is short billions of dollars

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Army is grappling with a sudden budget crunch and scrambling to slash training costs across broad swaths of the force, according to internal documents reviewed by ABC News and multiple U.S. officials.The move is to make up for a shortfall of... Read More.

Senate advances legislation to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In an unanimous 99-0 vote, the Senate on Wednesday advanced a resolution to withhold pay from senators during a government shutdown.Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts did not vote on the resolution, which was introduced by Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana.The vote was... Read More.

Trump won’t commit to arms sale to Taiwan after stark warning from Xi

A third of the Congressional Black Caucus could lose seats amid redistricting fight

RFK Jr. spokesman resigns over fruit-flavored e-cigarette concerns, letter says

Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is stepping down

California mayor charged with acting as illegal agent for China

Trump says ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ in Iran negotiations

Republican Sen. Graham questions Pakistan’s role in Iran negotiations

Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi amid US war with Iran

Army cuts training as service is short billions of dollars

Senate advances legislation to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns

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