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What happened at the White House state dinner with President Trump and Xi Jinping?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dave Mattingly. President Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping have more events scheduled today as Xi continues his three-day state visit to the U.S. No breakthroughs were reported following yesterday's discussions on issues such as the war in Iran, Taiwan, trade, or safeguarding artificial intelligence. NPR's Emily Fang says tech executives and industry leaders were among those who attended last night's White House state dinner.
Trump and Xi entered the dinner with music from the U.S. Marine Band drowning out loud human rights demonstrations against the Chinese leader outside. Toasting to Trump's health, China's Xi Jinping heralded a, quote, new chapter in U.S.-China relations, and Trump invited Xi and his wife to be the first guests to step inside the unfinished East Wing ballroom. This show of bonhomie was despite ongoing trade and geopolitical tensions with China, and And journalists from MSNOW and CNN also say they were denied access to the dinner, despite a judge ruling this week that Trump's ban of the outlets violated the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
How are Republican candidates responding to President Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections?
Emily Fang, NPR News, Washington.
With the November midterm elections less than six weeks away, more Republicans are distancing themselves from President Trump. NPR's Elena Moore says the GOP is seeking to hold on to a slim majority in Congress amid the president's low approval ratings.
A handful of Republicans are breaking with Trump on key issues, like the war with Iran. This week, multiple Senate candidates running in competitive races called for the conflict to end, including Mike Rogers in Michigan.
Michigan families are struggling with the price of everyday life. Groceries cost too much. We have to bring prices down. The war with Iran needs to end, and end quickly.
What claims did Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu make at the UN General Assembly?
Trump's been looming large throughout this midterm cycle, and he's repeatedly told supporters to vote like he's on the ballot. But that could hurt his party. According to the latest NPR-PBS News Marist poll, a plurality of registered voters, 45 percent, say they're voting against him. Elena Moore, NPR News.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls allegations of an Israeli genocide in Gaza the biggest lie of the century. In a nearly 40-minute speech to the UN General Assembly yesterday, Netanyahu dismissed those who spoke before him in New York and accused Israel of orchestrating a genocide against the Palestinian people. The Israeli leader also characterized delegates who walked out as he began speaking as moral cowards. Next month will mark three years since Hamas militants killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel and took more than 200 others hostage. Authorities in Greece are investigating whether a natural gas leak caused today's explosion in Athens near the ancient Acropolis.
What caused the recent gas explosion near the Acropolis in Athens?
It triggered a building collapse and left at least two people injured. Both were rescued from an adjacent building. This is NPR News from Washington. Heavy rain, strong winds and flooding are expected along much of the east coast of the U.S. over the weekend from a nor'easter. The National Weather Service has issued storm warnings from North Carolina to New England. Forecasters warn significant to major coastal flooding is likely in areas such as the Outer Banks, Virginia Beach and Nantucket, affecting millions of people. The state of New York is suing the prediction market site PolyMarket. As NPR's Bobby Allen reports, the lawsuit alleges the platform is an illegal gambling operation.
Why is New York suing prediction‑market platform Polymarket?
New York officials are asking a judge to push polymarket out of the state. Prediction markets have exploded in popularity in Trump's second term, taking in billions of dollars in weekly bets on everything from elections to war to the word choice of politicians and sports announcers. More than two dozen lawsuits have been filed against the sector, which, in addition to polymarket, includes its rival, Kalshi. Legal watchers say a case will likely eventually make its way to the Supreme Court. In a statement, Polymarket said it will fight for its users.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What happened at the White House state dinner with President Trump and Xi Jinping?
0:01–1:08
2
How are Republican candidates responding to President Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections?
1:08–1:48
3
What claims did Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu make at the UN General Assembly?
1:48–2:49
4
What caused the recent gas explosion near the Acropolis in Athens?
2:49–3:34
5
Why is New York suing prediction‑market platform Polymarket?
3:34–4:15
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Why is Starbucks shutting down 250 stores across North America?
4:15–4:53