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Trump wraps widely-watched trip to China, departing on Air Force One after high-stakes Xi meeting

Air Force One lifted off after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to China where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.

The visit between the two leaders occurred amid the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran, as America continues to conduct a blockade against the Islamic Republic.

A White House release about a meeting between Xi and Trump read, in part, "The two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy. President Xi also made clear China’s opposition to the militarization of the Strait and any effort to charge a toll for its use, and he expressed interest in purchasing more American oil to reduce China’s dependence on the Strait in the future. Both countries agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

GOP can’t agree on key part of Trump’s housing affordability push as infighting continues

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Israel, Jews targeted worldwide as well-funded leftist, Islamist groups join for ‘Nakba 78’ protests

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This Midwestern state leads the nation in home foreclosures as US filings jump by 26%

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We sleep because they serve

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Kelly on threats since Trump call for arrest: ‘They’re graphic, they’re violent’

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Supreme Court to hear evangelist’s challenge to protest ordinance

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The Latin American left is in full collapse, and Maduro is next

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Speed to delivery: Five steps to bolster US military readiness

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Trump preps bid to recoup millions in Georgia case legal fees

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Bad Bunny, Joe Rogan top Spotify 2025 Wrapped

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These housing markets could heat up in 2026, new predictions suggest

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5 takeaways from Tennessee’s competitive special election

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USCIS holding pending asylum apps, reviewing benefits from ‘high risk countries’

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Trump lashes out against Ilhan Omar, says he doesn’t want Somalis in the country

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Rand Paul: Hegseth is either ‘lying to us’ about boat strike or ‘he’s incompetent’

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What age is too young for a cellphone? Study links devices to obesity, depression

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Costco sues for tariff refund

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Democrats aim to de-politicize ACIP

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