Michelle Martin

The White House has tried to yank security clearances and ban attorneys from federal buildings because the firm's hired people are represented clients the president does not like.

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President Trump arrives in Beijing for a summit with China's Xi Jinping.

Our co-host Steve Inskeep is there with NPR's Jennifer Pak.

They visit the Great Hall where the leaders will meet and talk about what's at stake for the world's two largest economies.

Some Republicans are joining Democrats in pushing back.

And FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty McCary is out after 13 months on the job.

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Air Force One lands in Beijing soon.

President Trump is there to talk with China's President Xi Jinping.

Their summit will be brief.

The Pentagon estimates the cost of the war with Iran is about $29 billion.

NPR congressional correspondent Claudia Cresales was watching, and she's with us now.

Good morning, Claudia.

Good morning, Michelle.

So two weeks ago, Pentagon leaders told lawmakers that the cost of the war was $25 billion.

Now it's $29 billion.

Are we any closer to a final estimate?