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Trump wraps visit with Xi Jinping and CIA director meets with Cuban officials: Morning Rundown

Plus, families caring for disabled relatives fear what will happen after massive Medicaid cuts take effect.
CHINA-US-DIPLOMACY
CHINA-US-DIPLOMACY

China warns U.S. over Taiwan and Murdaugh juror speaks out: Morning Rundown

Plus, the war in Iran pushes the Defense Department’s munition stocks to dangerously low levels, with the U.S. yet to sign contracts to replenish its supplies.
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TOPSHOT-CHINA-US-DIPLOMACY

Trump meets with Xi for U.S.-China summit and doctors embrace AI software to help treat patients: Morning Rundown

And, meet the 19-year-old who is already being called pickleball’s Greatest of All Time.
President Trump Departs Washington For Trip To China
President Trump Departs Washington For Trip To China

April inflation report and i-Ready backlash: Morning Rundown

Plus, there’s drama among the Democratic candidates of two primary races in Nebraska.
A customer shops for groceries on March 12, 2024 in San Rafael, Calif.
A customer shops for groceries on March 12, 2024 in San Rafael, Calif.

Hantavirus cruise passengers arrive in U.S. and Trump’s frustration with Cuba: Morning Rundown

Plus, how Arizona families are struggling as their food stamps are cut off without warning.
People in haz-mat suits ascend a staircase into a jet at sunset.
People in haz-mat suits ascend a staircase into a jet at sunset.

Exchange of fire near Strait of Hormuz and U.S. monitors hantavirus passengers: Morning Rundown

Plus, hard-right Reform U.K. made sweeping gains in nationwide elections in Britain.
Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz reversal and elections in Britain: Morning Rundown

Plus, Kamala Harris has called for the DNC to release its autopsy of what went wrong in her 2024 presidential campaign.
President Trump Hosts Small Business Summit
President Trump Hosts Small Business Summit

Three sick passengers evacuated from virus ship and Trump-backed candidates win in Indiana: Morning Rundown

Plus, Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress on an Iran deal.
Greg Walker speaks
Greg Walker speaks

What to watch in Indiana and Ohio primaries and the Lively-Baldoni settlement: Morning Rundown

Plus, see the most daring looks from the Met Gala, including Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and more.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively leave federal court in New York on Feb. 11 and 12, 2026.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively leave federal court in New York on Feb. 11 and 12, 2026.