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Trump's 'Biggest Summit' Backfires Spectacularly as China Refuses Deals and Treats Visit Like 'Afterthought'

Donald Trump's visit to Beijing concluded without major agreements or concessions, highlighting a diplomatic setback as China maintained firm positions on key issues.

International Business Times UK · May 14

Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could push China and US into conflict

China and the United States could enter into “conflict” if Washington mishandles Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his American counterpart Donald Trump during high-stakes talks in Beijing on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · May 14

The deficit just grew by $955 billion in 7 months. It's time for a constitutional fix to control the budget

Interest payments just hit $628 billion. Decades of failed congressional fixes prove that only a constitutional amendment can break Washington's addiction.

Fortune · May 14

US renews $100m Cuba aid offer; alleges Havana blocking ‘critical life-saving aid’

The United States renewed an offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba, saying the assistance would be made available if Havana cooperates with Washington as the island struggles through a worsening economic and energy crisis marked by prolonged blackouts and fuel shortages.

The Times of India · May 14

Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas

President Trump will ask President Xi for help with the Iran conflict. China is unlikely to fully comply, preferring to maintain its economic and military ties with Iran. The US has limited options to pressure China, as sanctions could lead to costly retaliation. Both nations face complex geopolitical and economic…

The Economic Times · May 14

Cartel corruption claims push US-Mexico relations to breaking point

With Mexico under pressure from Trump to tackle drug trafficking groups, analysts say ‘it’s the most tense situation since the 1980s’

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Marco Rubio Dares Cuba to Accept $100 Million From the U.S., But There's One Condition

The United States said Wednesday it is ready to provide $100 million in direct assistance to the Cuban people, escalating a humanitarian and political challenge to Havana as the island struggles with blackouts, food shortages and one of the deepest economic crises in decades.

Latin Times · May 13

"I didn't choke! No furballs!" Watch Foo Fighters' five-song Tiny Desk Concert

Dave Grohl returns home to Washington DC to play intimate NPR Music show

Louder · May 13

The Wizards Won the NBA Draft Lottery, But What They Do Is Still Undetermined

Washington finally landed the No. 1 pick after years of rebuilding, but the Wizards are still weighing every option atop a wide-open draft.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

Bipolar Disorder, Libel, Attraction to Children as "Beautiful Creatures of God," and Anonymous "Ticking Time Bomb" Allegation

An excerpt from the long Law Office of John Randolph, PLLC v. EWU Media LLC, decided Monday by the Washington… The post Bipolar Disorder, Libel, Attraction to Children as "Beautiful Creatures of God," and Anonymous "Ticking Time Bomb" Allegation appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 13