Trump, Xi ease trade tensions; U.S. may resume testing nukes – NBC4 Washington

Trump, Xi ease trade tensions; U.S. may resume testing nukes – NBC4 Washington

What to Know President Donald Trump said he has made deals with China after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping this morning, the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. Trump said he would reduce fentanyl tariffs on China…

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Local lawmakers call out Trump Administration for SNAP funding

Local lawmakers call out Trump Administration for SNAP funding

Congressman Seth Moulton visited a free grocery store in Salisbury, Massachusetts, Wednesday and called on the Trump Administration to fund a critical food assistance program.”We’re here because Donald Trump has a plan to starve the American people this weekend,” Moulton said.Starting Saturday, the Trump Administration says it won’t use contingency funds to pay for SNAP…

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Trump administration to reassign ICE officials in bid to intensify deportation campaign

Trump administration to reassign ICE officials in bid to intensify deportation campaign

The Trump administration is staging a major shake-up at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with plans to reassign senior leaders in agency offices across the country amid frustrations over current arrest and deportation levels, two sources familiar with the changes told CBS News on Monday.  One U.S. official, who requested anonymity to talk about internal matters,…

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Trump touts "very fair" trade deal with Japan as he meets new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Trump touts “very fair” trade deal with Japan as he meets new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

President Trump signed a trade agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, as he focuses on cementing deals with key U.S. trading partners during his nearly weeklong trip through Asia. The deal — which the two countries agreed to over the summer — will see the U.S. charge 15% tariffs on imported Japanese goods, lower…

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