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What did the White House tea reveal about U.S.–China relations?

Elisa Brady 0:03

Tea at the White House on Lisa Brady. Fox News, the day after a state dinner for China's leader. President Xi says he and President Trump are adding substance to a vision of strategic stability from a Trump visit to China in May.

Unknown 0:18

The president and I are like two people that's charting the course for the great ship of China-U.S. relations.

Elisa Brady 0:25

Through a translator also inviting the president to visit China again, along with the first lady. Their wives seated next to them for the tea before a visit to the National Archives.

Donald J. Trump 0:34

America is very happy about this visit, and I'm sure China is very happy also. Great things for both countries, and it's been just very, very productive.

What new trade agreements and AI hotline are expected between the United States and China?

Donald J. Trump 0:44

And thank you very much.

Elisa Brady 0:45

More information expected in the coming days on trade agreements and a new AI hotline between the countries. But some in Congress are not happy about the warm welcome for Xi, given the many concerns about China, including intel reportedly given to Iran for deadly attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East. A temporary win for the president at the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices just allowing a revamped federal voter database. to be used by states to verify voter eligibility. However, it's up to states whether to use that Homeland Security program.

How is the Supreme Court’s decision affecting the federal voter‑database program?

Elisa Brady 1:15

And a broader legal fight on the merits will continue. The Supreme Court is lifting restrictions for now, with three liberal-leaning justices dissenting. A stormy weekend in store for millions of Americans along the East Coast from a Nor'easter...

Katie Byrne 1:29

The storm is impacting at least a dozen states, with coastal flooding already hitting Virginia and rough surf damaging Highway 12 in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Here in Ocean City, New Jersey, days of pounding surf have eaten away at the beach, even before the strongest winds arrive.

Elisa Brady 1:45

Fox Weather's Katie Byrne. Hawaii's Big Island facing a possible flood catastrophe as Hurricane Nolo passes to the south, while another Pacific hurricane, Polo, continues to threaten Mexico. America is listening to Fox News. The deaths of two college students in Mississippi earlier this week remain under investigation, but they've drawn attention to products containing a plant-based substance that is widely unregulated in the U.S.

What impact is the Nor’easter having on the East Coast states?

Eben Brown 2:11

Deaths of two University of Mississippi students are being investigated as possible overdoses as police found packages of products claiming to contain the extract Kratom near the bodies. But an industry group is pushing back on public criticism of the extract, saying the products found might have been manipulated considering the lack of FDA regulation. And please,

Unknown 2:32

for the media, do not write the conclusion before the laboratory writes the report. All of us want answers.

Eben Brown 2:38

Mack Haddow with the American Kratom Association. Proponents of the extract claim in proper doses it can bring pain relief and mood stabilization. Eben Brown, Fox News.

Elisa Brady 2:48

Well, toxicology reports are being expedited, but no confirmation yet on a cause of death for the students. A warning from Pope Leo that a paradise of machines could undermine humanity, raising existential questions about scientific progress and human rights as he begins a four-day trip to France.

What are the safety concerns surrounding Kratom after the Mississippi student deaths?

Elisa Brady 3:05

A small bridge in northwestern Vermont? lands on craigslist

CJ Papa 3:08

you know the old saying i have a bridge to sell you the implication being that a person is easily tricked into believing something absurd or false but in this case it's true vermont transportation officials slapping up for sale signed on the 359 foot burlington winooski bridge that was built in 1928 They had to since federal rules require historic infrastructure funded by the Federal Highway Administration be publicly advertised for free salvage before moving forward with demolition. Plans for a new structure are underway with the opening set for 2030. CJ Papa, Fox News.

Elisa Brady 3:42

Well, the new owners would be responsible for the construction of the weight-bearing bridge abutments at a new location. A rally on Wall Street right now. The Dow is up 408 points. The Nasdaq back over 27K. I'm Lisa Brady, Fox News.

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