NewzPresidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to cover when they sit down for talks Thursday at the White House. The leaders are tackling issues like trade irritants, artificial intelligence safeguards and the war in Iran. Trump wants China to use its influence with Iran, while Xi seeks a halt to U.S.
A fragile trade truce had been set to expire in November, but the two countries agreed Wednesday to extend it for two months.Also, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s ban on three news outlets from the White House grounds, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. The ruling hands the outlets at least a temporary reprieve in what has been an extraordinary showdown between Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes.Here's the latest:Trump suggests summit with Xi won’t yield any shift on AIThe U.S. president and Chinese president have both taken a hands-off view of artificial intelligence.
Trump said in a Truth Social post Thursday that AI would be a “big topic of discussion” when the two presidents meet later at the White House.“But I want to leave it exactly where it is,” Trump said, adding “that is China’s position also.”Trump said the U.S. Department of Justice is “our guardrail.”Trump has said any AI regulation should be handled by the federal government, but he hasn’t pushed Congress for any major action on the matter. And he’s opposed state government regulatory moves.Sea bass, Christopher Macchio and red highlight China state dinnerThe ritzy black-tie event honoring Xi will be held in the White House East Room, featuring décor that “draws on the color red’s longstanding cultural significance throughout Chinese history,” first lady Melania Trump said as she released key details.Tables will sport rich red linens and be set using the Reagan-era china service, with its alternating gold and red bands.
Urns will overflow with red blossoms.Dinner will begin with a toast honoring the historic “Toast to Peace” between President Richard Nixon and China’s Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing in 1972.The menu includes sesame-crusted sea bass served with braised bok choy and roasted eggplant, and White House honey ice cream for dessert.American tenor Christopher Macchio, who sings at Trump events, will lead the after-dinner entertainment. President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan at the White House for a formal state dinner Thursday night. The Office of the First Lady announced the menu ahead of the gathering at the White House, which will bookend a day filled with meetings between Trump and Xi.
American tenor Christopher Macchio will perform at the White House banquet for Chinese President Xi Jinping during his first state visit to the United States in more than a decade. “An honour to return to Washington DC to perform for the State Dinner with Donald Trump (originally @realDonaldTrump) and President Xi,” Macchio said on social media, tagging the official accounts of Trump, the White House, and the Trump campaign. Often referred to as “America’s Tenor”, Macchio is a...
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