Politics
Trump Returns from China Amid Iran Crisis
President Trump returned to the U.S. after a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they discussed trade and Taiwan amid rising energy prices due to the Iran conflict. Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for recent military posture changes.
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The Hill
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) offered harsh criticism for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday over reported changes at the Pentagon, including a shift in U.S. military posture around the globe and the exits of multiple senior military officers in recent months. “The careless decision to reduce ou
2026-05-16 21:55 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is back home following a high-stakes meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping that focused on trade, Taiwan and the spiking energy prices amid the war in Iran. Trump arrived on Wednesday and met with Xi the following day. He praised Xi, telling him it was "an honor" to be
2026-05-16 21:56 UTC