Politics
US-China Relations and Domestic Politics
During a high-stakes meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Trump about the 'Thucydides Trap,' urging both nations to avoid conflict. Meanwhile, legal challenges mount against potential presidential libraries and housing bills face political hurdles in Congress.
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The Hill
The House is moving ahead with a vote next week on an amended bipartisan housing bill, even after President Trump pressured the lower chamber to pass the Senate version. House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill (R-Ark.) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the committee’s ranking member, o
2026-05-14 15:03 UTC
The Hill
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told President Trump in Beijing ahead of their high-stakes meeting that the major question that China and the U.S. will have to answer is whether they can avoid the "Thucydides Trap." Xi asked if both countries can overcome the "Thucydides Trap and create a n
2026-05-14 15:11 UTC