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Morning Brief: Trump Meets Xi, Asia Reacts, Appeals Court Hearing

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.

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Gunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate Amid Arrest Attempt

MANILA, Philippines — A burst of gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate, where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International

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Donor Fatigue in Minneapolis Leaves Immigrants Struggling

On a warm Thursday evening in late April, a south Minneapolis brewery hosted a fundraiser for Juntos Podemos, a volunteer mutual aid group that has been helping immigrant families with groceries and rent. Music played, neighbors bid on silent-auction items and organizers tracked donations by hand.

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How the Trump Administration Weakened Anti‑Corruption Enforcement

In 2024 a federal jury quickly convicted former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore of stealing roughly $70,000 in donations meant for a memorial honoring police officers and using the money for personal expenses.

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How Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown Hurt Jobs

Shortly after Inauguration Day in 2025, Planet Money visited Little Village, a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood in Chicago. It felt oddly quiet for what was usually a bustling part of the city

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Senator shelters in parliament amid ICC arrest warrant

NewsFeed Philippines Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has taken refuge in the country’s parliament, as police sought to detain him on Monday in accordance with an ICC arrest warrant.