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    Secret Service Agent, Chinese Security Get Into Standoff During Trump Visit

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      Chinese officials repeatedly clashed with members of the American delegation on Thursday during President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to China, creating several chaotic scenes involving the United States Secret Service, White House staffers, and members of the U.S. press corps.

      One tense confrontation unfolded when a Secret Service agent accompanying the White House press pool was blocked from entering a secured area by Chinese security officials because he was carrying a firearm — standard procedure for agents tasked with protecting American officials overseas.

      According to reports, Chinese authorities demanded the agent surrender his weapon before entering the area near President Trump’s motorcade. The agent refused, triggering a heated standoff that delayed the White House press pool for roughly 30 minutes as journalists attempted to follow the president’s movements through Beijing.

      Video from the scene showed frustrated American reporters arguing with Chinese officials as access remained restricted.

      “We have to go!” one reporter shouted during the delay.

      “U.S. press, we are going!” another yelled as journalists eventually pushed past security personnel to catch up with the presidential convoy.

      At one point, a person caught on the live feed described the unfolding confusion as a “sh*t show.”

      As the group moved toward the motorcade, additional Chinese officials reportedly rushed toward the American press contingent in an effort to stop them, though the journalists ultimately reached the convoy.

      The confrontation added to a growing sense of disorder surrounding portions of Trump’s visit to China, despite the carefully choreographed public optics displayed by Beijing earlier in the trip.

      In a separate incident Thursday, a female White House aide was reportedly knocked to the ground and trampled by Chinese reporters scrambling to enter a meeting room ahead of bilateral talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The aide suffered bruising but was not seriously injured.

      The clashes contrasted sharply with the lavish welcome Chinese officials staged for Trump upon his arrival Wednesday night. Beijing rolled out an elaborate reception for the American president as Trump began a closely watched diplomatic visit centered on trade negotiations, military tensions in the Indo-Pacific, and the broader U.S.-China power struggle.

      Trump spent much of Thursday meeting with Xi and senior Chinese officials before attending a formal banquet at the Great Hall of the People.

      “It was a fantastic day,” Trump said during remarks at the banquet. “And in particular, I want to thank President Xi, my friend, for this magnificent welcome.”

      “We had extremely positive and productive conversations and meetings today with the Chinese delegation earlier,” Trump added.

      The security confrontations, however, underscored the deep mistrust and competing protocols that continue to define relations between Washington and Beijing.

      Originally published on Official Trump Tracker. Republished with permission.

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      GOP Lt. Governor Suggests Removing Biden From Texas Ballot

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      Republicans want revenge…

      Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick floated removing President Biden from the state’s primary ballot as a response to the Colorado Supreme Court’s shock ruling.

      “Seeing what happened in Colorado tonight … makes me think — except we believe in democracy in Texas — maybe we should take Joe Biden off the ballot in Texas for allowing 8 million people to cross the border since he’s been president, disrupting our state far more than anything anyone else has done in recent history,” Patrick said in an interview with Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham.

      On Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 state ballot, citing the 14th Amendment’s so-called insurrection clause. (RELATED: Colorado Supreme Court Bans Trump From Ballot)

      The 4-3 ruling cited the 14th Amendment and argued Trump was involved in an insurrection by prompting false claims of election fraud and directing his supporters to go toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

      Trump’s campaign has vowed to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. 

      Former DHS Official Concerns He Could Be Next After Bolton FBI Raid

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        Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official during the Trump administration, said Saturday he believes he could be targeted next by federal investigators after the FBI searched the home of former national security adviser John Bolton.

        The search took place early Friday at Bolton’s residence in Bethesda, Maryland. The FBI confirmed it was conducting a “court-authorized law enforcement activity,” reportedly tied to Bolton’s handling of classified material.

        Taylor, who served as a deputy chief of staff at DHS, told MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart that he and his family expect he may be among the next individuals investigated.

        “When my wife and I woke up and saw the news, she basically said to me, ‘It’s coming,’” Taylor said. He suggested the Biden-era Justice Department has been pursuing political opponents and claimed a “revenge campaign” is underway.

        Taylor, who has previously accused President Trump of keeping a “blacklist” of critics, said the situation raises concerns about fairness in the justice system. “It’s not about us,” he said, referring to himself and Bolton. “It’s about the criminal justice system that all Americans expect to treat them fairly.”

        Bolton, who was national security adviser from 2018 to 2019, has often clashed with Trump since leaving the administration. The raid on his home marked a significant escalation in tensions between the former president and his one-time adviser.

        When asked about the raid, Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday that he was not informed ahead of time but expected a briefing later.

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        Trump Reveals First Lady ‘Hates When I Do This’ In Public

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          First Lady Melania Trump participates in the Senate Spouses Luncheon at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 21,2025. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

          President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a lighthearted moment with Republican lawmakers, revealing that first lady Melania Trump is not a fan of his now-famous campaign rally dance moves—though he made clear that voters seem to feel otherwise.

          Speaking at the House GOP Member Retreat at the Kennedy Center, Trump recounted conversations with the first lady about his tendency to dance onstage at political events, a routine that has become a signature feature of his public appearances.

          “My wife hates when I do this,” Trump said, drawing laughter from the audience.

          “She’s a very classy person, right? She said, ‘It’s so unpresidential.’ I said, ‘but I did become president.’ … She hates when I dance. I said, ‘Everybody wants me to dance.’”

          Trump continued, quoting Melania Trump’s concerns about tradition and decorum.

          “‘Darling, it’s not presidential,’” he said, recounting her words.

          The president’s dancing—often set to the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” or Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.”—became a hallmark of his 2024 campaign rallies. Trump routinely opened or closed events by dancing on stage, usually making a fist, shimming his arms, and pointing toward supporters in the crowd. The moments frequently went viral online and were embraced by supporters as a symbol of Trump’s unfiltered personality and connection with everyday Americans.

          Trump has previously spoken publicly about Melania Trump’s disapproval of the routine. At a 2023 rally in Iowa, he told supporters she had warned him against dancing offstage.

          “She said, ‘Darling, I love you, I love you, but this is not presidential. You don’t dance off the stage. This is not presidential,’” Trump recalled at the time.

          On Tuesday, Trump said the first lady had even invoked historical precedent, arguing that past presidents maintained a more reserved public image.

          “She actually said, ‘Could you imagine FDR dancing,’” Trump told lawmakers.

          Trump responded by acknowledging the contrast between eras, while still defending his approach.

          “There’s a long history that perhaps she doesn’t know because he was an elegant fellow, even as a Democrat,” Trump said of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. “He was quite elegant, but he wouldn’t be doing this. But nor would too many others.”

          Still, Trump emphasized that times—and politics—have changed, and that modern voters respond to authenticity more than formality.

          “But she said, ‘Darling, please, the weightlifting is terrible,’” Trump added, referring to another form of physical impersonation he sometimes uses onstage. “And I have to say this, the dancing, they really like.”

          According to Trump, Melania Trump remains unconvinced that audiences genuinely enjoy the performances.

          “She said, ‘They don’t like it. They’re just being nice to you,’” he recalled.

          “I said, ‘That’s not right,’” Trump added.

          The comments came as Trump was discussing broader cultural and political issues, including his criticism of biological males competing in women’s sports—remarks that continue to resonate strongly with his conservative base. Trump has previously noted that the first lady also disapproves of his onstage imitations of weightlifters, which he has used to make points about strength, fairness, and gender differences.

          While Melania Trump may prefer a more traditional presidential image, Trump made clear that he believes his unorthodox approach is part of why millions of Americans continue to support him.

          As he put it plainly: the voters like it—and he’s not stopping anytime soon.

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          New York Attorney General Sues Trump

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          Alec Perkins from Hoboken, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

          New York attorney general Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against former president Trump and three of his children, alleging business fraud.

          The move by James’ office comes on the heels of a years-long civil investigation into the Trump family’s real estate business, the Trump Organization. The investigation has centered on whether the former president’s company misled investors and tax authorities by inflating property values to get investments and subsequently deflating them to get tax and loan benefits.

          The lawsuit also targets Trump’s three adult children: Eric, Ivanka, and Donald Jr. who have all held senior executives at the Trump Organization.

          The New York AG’s lawsuit comes after she rejected an offer from the former president’s legal team to settle the civil investigation into his business.

          If the case goes to trial and Trump loses, a judge could potentially impose financial penalties and restrict the former president’s business operations in New York — all potentially in the midst of a 2024 presidential campaign that he is expected to join.

          It is possible that James, as part of her lawsuit, could seek to curtail Trump’s Manhattan real estate portfolio, though she has given mixed signals publicly about what sort of punishment she will seek to impose.

          Trump has long dismissed the investigation as a “phony years-long crusade” against him and criticized James for the inquiry.

          “Today’s filing is neither focused on the facts nor the law — rather, it is solely focused on advancing the Attorney General’s political agenda,” Alina Habba, a Trump attorney who has represented the former president in New York-based and Trump Organization litigation. “It is abundantly clear that the Attorney General’s Office has exceeded its statutory authority by prying into transactions where absolutely no wrongdoing has taken place. We are confident that our judicial system will not stand for this unchecked abuse of authority, and we look forward to defending our client against each and every one of the Attorney General’s meritless claims.”

          This story is developing. Stay with Great America’s News Desk for the latest updates.

          US And Ukrainian Officials To Convene In Saudi Arabia For Peace Discussions

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          Senior officials from the United States and Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia next Wednesday to discuss efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. This meeting marks the first significant dialogue between the two nations following a public dispute between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office last week.

          The scheduling of the meeting was finalized during a phone call between White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak. President Zelensky mentioned in Brussels that both nations have resumed talks and anticipates a productive meeting.

          Ukrainian officials remain open to signing the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal that was put on hold last week.

          The Hill reports:

          The meeting signals a thawing of relations between the U.S. and Ukraine that ruptured abruptly following an explosive Oval Office confrontation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

          “We are now in discussion to coordinate a meeting with the Ukrainians in Riyadh or even potentially Jeddah,” Witkoff told reporters outside the White House.

          “So the city is moving around a little bit, but it will be Saudi Arabia. And I think the idea is to get down a framework for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire as well.”

          The meeting comes on the heels of a previous similar U.S.-Russia meeting in Riyadh.

          Zelensky has sought to repair relations with Trump following the Oval Office debacle, the fallout including Trump halting military assistance to Ukraine and cutting off intelligence sharing with the Ukrainians, harming Kyiv’s ability to hit high-value Russian targets.

          The international community will be closely monitoring these discussions, hoping they lead to a sustainable resolution to the conflict.

          Article Published With The Permission of American Liberty News.

          Trump Announces 10% Global Tariff While Blasting SCOTUS Ruling

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          President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders, Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Oval Office. (Official White House photo by Abe McNatt)

          President Donald Trump strongly criticised the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision that ruled he does not have the authority to levy sweeping tariffs under a specific emergency powers law, saying he will pursue “alternatives” to tariffs under the emergency law.

          “Other alternatives will now be used to replace the ones that the court incorrectly rejected,” Trump said during a White House press briefing Friday afternoon. “We have alternatives. Great alternatives. Could be more money. We’ll take in more money, and we’ll be a lot stronger for it. We’re taking in hundreds of billions of dollars. We’ll continue to do so.”

          The president also announced he is imposing a 10% “global tariff” following the court’s decision.

          “Today I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under section 122 over and above our normal tariffs already being charged,” Trump said. “And we’re also initiating several section 301 and other investigations to protect our country from unfair trading practices of other countries and companies.”

          The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s tariffs levied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in what amounts to a consequential test of the executive branch’s authority. 

          Trump called the ruling “deeply disappointing,” saying he was “ashamed” of certain members of the court.

          “I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed, for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country,” the president said. “In actuality, I was very modest in my ask of other countries and businesses because… I wanted to be very well-behaved.

          “I didn’t want to do anything that would affect the decision of the court, because I understand the court. I understand how they are very easily swayed. I want to be a good boy. I have very effectively utilized tariffs over the past year to make America great again,” he said.

          This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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          Congressional Committee Accuses Hunter Biden Of Lying Under Oath

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          President Joe Biden hugs his family during the 59th Presidential Inauguration ceremony in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (DOD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos M. Vazquez II)

          President Joe Biden’s troubled adult son Hunter Biden lied under oath to Congress, which is a prosecutable crime, congressional Republicans accuse in a new release of documents and evidence.

          The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee “voted to release over 100 pages of newly obtained evidence, provided to the Committee by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, showing Hunter Biden was not truthful during his sworn testimony before Congress on February 28th, 2024,” Committee Republicans announced in a statement.

          “In addition to the evidence showing Hunter Biden’s repeated lies under oath before Congress, the Ways and Means Committee voted to release additional documents that affirm the credibility of the IRS whistleblowers’ sworn testimony and evidence previously released by the Committee, as well as more evidence of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) obstruction of the IRS investigation into Hunter Biden,” the statement reads.

          “Hunter Biden has shown once again he believes there are two systems of justice in this country – one for his family, and one for everyone else. Not only did Hunter Biden refuse to comply with his initial subpoena until threatened with criminal contempt, but he then came before Congress and lied,” said Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO.) 

          “The Ways and Means Committee’s investigation, and the documents released today, are not part of a personal vendetta against Hunter Biden, but are meant to ensure the equal application of the law,” Smith added.

          Smith then noted if Biden lied under oath, he may be criminally prosecuted.

          “Lying during sworn testimony is a felony offense that the Department of Justice has prosecuted numerous individuals for in recent years, and the American people expect the same accountability for the son of the President of the United States. Hunter Biden’s lies under oath, and obstruction of a congressional investigation into his family’s potential corruption, calls into question other pieces of his testimony. The newly released evidence affirms, once again, the only witnesses who can be trusted to tell the truth in this investigation are the IRS whistleblowers,” said Smith.

          The Committee notes they are releasing:

          Complete versions of communications between Hunter Biden and his business associates, thus showing that previously released IRS agent summaries were accurate. You can find the new material here.

          Evidence of Assistant U.S. Attorney Leslie Wolf informing IRS investigators’ that they were unable to pursue Kevin Morris as a witness in the Hunter Biden investigation after receiving a classified briefing at CIA headquarters. The new evidence shows that despite requests from investigators to understand the reason why they were unable to pursue Kevin Morris as a witness, DOJ never provided investigators with the requested information.

          In a statement, Committee Republicans laid out the alleged lies Biden told while testifying under oath, writing:

          The new evidence indisputably shows Hunter Biden lied to Congress in at least three separate instances during his February 28, 2024 transcribed interview: 

          Lie # 1: “I sent the text to the wrong Zhao”  

          During his deposition, Committee investigators questioned Hunter Biden about the now infamous WhatsApp message he sent to a business associate at the Chinese energy company, CEFC, stating, “I’m sitting here with my father, and we would like to understand why the commitment has not been fulfilled.” In the months that followed, $5 million flowed from CEFC affiliates to companies connected to Hunter and James Biden, the President’s brother.  

          Hunter Biden’s Sworn Testimony: “The Zhao that this is sent to is not the Zhao that was connected to CEFC” and he “had no understanding or even remotely knew what the hell I was even Goddamn talking about.” 

          The Truth: According to phone records of Hunter Biden’s WhatsApp messages released by the Ways and Means Committee today, the President’s son communicated with only one “Zhao” – Raymond Zhao – in that exchange. Not only did the same Zhao respond, but his message indicates he knew exactly what Hunter Biden was talking about, and that Hunter Biden continued to communicate with the same “Zhao” phone number for an additional three months regarding matters related to CEFC. 

          Lie # 2: “Neither of these accounts were under [Hunter Biden’s] control nor affiliated with him”: 

          According to Hunter Biden’s business associate, Devon Archer, he and Hunter Biden were equal owners of Rosemont Seneca Bohai, and that entity was used by both individuals. According to evidence provided by the IRS whistleblowers, Hunter Biden was the beneficial owner of the entity’s associated bank account, which was used to receive Hunter’s salary from Burisma and to receive foreign wires, such as funds allegedly transferred from a Kazakhstani individual through an entity that were then used to purchase a Porsche for Hunter Biden. Congressional investigators questioned Hunter Biden during his February 28th deposition regarding his connection to Rosemont Seneca Bohai, as well as bank accounts associated with the entity.

          Hunter Biden’s Sworn Testimony: Neither Rosemont Seneca Bohai, nor its associated bank accounts, were “under my control nor affiliated with me” and Hunter, “didn’t even know that there was such a thing” in reference to a corporate secretary of the entity. 

          The Truth: Evidence obtained by the Committee and released today from IRS investigator Joseph Ziegler shows otherwise. Not only is there documentation that Hunter Biden was the beneficial owner of a bank account in the name of Rosemont Seneca Bohai,  but the Committee has obtained a signed document where Hunter Biden affirms, “I, Robert Hunter Biden, hereby certify that I am the duly elected, qualified and acting Secretary of Rosemont Seneca Bohai, LLC” in order to enter into a contract on behalf of the entity with Porsche Financial Services.

          Lie # 3: “I’d never pick up the phone and call anybody for a visa”: 

          During his deposition, Committee investigators questioned Hunter Biden regarding what services he provided to Burisma during his tenure on the board of the Ukrainian company. One of the services that Burisma allegedly needed, was work related to obtaining a U.S. visa for the CEO of Burisma. Congressional investigators questioned Hunter Biden under oath regarding his work for Burisma, and his testimony reveals a potential attempt to conceal he was actively using his name and father’s influence to aid foreign nationals in obtaining visas from the U.S. government. 

          Hunter Bidens’ Sworn Testimony: Hunter Biden stated he was unwilling to provide “any work as it related to visas that they needed.” In fact, he stated unequivocally that he’d “never pick up the phone and call anybody for a visa.” 

          The Truth: The Committee has obtained and made public today an email communication between Devon Archer, Hunter Biden, and Ukrainian associates in which, in response to concerns about the revocation of Nikolay Zlochevsky’s, the CEO of Burisma, U.S. visa and the resulting limitations on his foreign travel, Archer stated, “Hunter is checking with Miguel Aleman to see if he can provide cover to Kola on the visa.” “Kola” being Nikolay Zlochevsky. Archer also tells Vadim Pozharskyi to “please send Hunter an email with all Kola’s passport and visa documents and evidence and copy me. We’ll take it from there.” These documents show that Hunter Biden did in fact do work on visa issues. 

          The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of Great America News Desk. It is republished with permission from American Liberty News.

          Trump To Attend Super Bowl In New Orleans

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            President Trump will attend the Super Bowl on Sunday in New Orleans, the White House confirmed to The Hill’s partner NewsNation.

            The game, which is set for 6:30 p.m. EST, will take place at Caesars Superdome. The Kansas City Chiefs are aiming for their third Super Bowl win in a row against the Philadelphia Eagles.

            Trump congratulated the Chiefs after they won the AFC championship game to advance to the Super Bowl but didn’t comment on the Eagles’ win in the NFC championship game.

            Trump will also sit for an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, which is set to air before the game on Sunday. A sitting president granting an interview to the network broadcasting the big game has become an unofficial tradition in recent years, though former President Biden skipped the pregame chat the last two years and Trump snubbed a pregame conversation with NBC News in 2018.

            Trump would be the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl if he does make the trip to the Big Easy.

            Trump attended another big football game this year — the University of Alabama’s football game against the University of Georgia in September.

            Republican Triumphs As Florida’s Special Congressional Race Ends Surprisingly Close

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              What were once expected to be safe Republican holds turned into unexpected battlegrounds, at least Tuesday night. In two key Florida special congressional races, Democratic turnout surged, tightening margins in districts that previously leaned solid red—but in the end it wasn’t enough.

              Republican state Senator Randy Fine has officially won the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Josh Weil in a closely watched race that drew national attention. The election, held on April 1, 2025, fills the seat vacated by former Congressman Michael Waltz, who left office to become President Trump’s national security advisor.

              Fine, who secured a commanding lead in the Republican primary, ran a campaign focused on border security, protecting Second Amendment rights and fully backing Trump’s America First agenda. His campaign received a boost from a high-profile endorsement by President Trump, helping to energize Republican turnout in the final stretch.

              The race was seen as a critical bellwether for GOP momentum heading into next fall, especially with the House majority hanging in the balance. Fine’s win is expected to strengthen the Republican hold in Congress, though Democrats showed surprising competitiveness in a district previously considered reliably red.

              With his victory, Fine will now head to Washington, where he’s expected to align closely with Trump’s legislative goals and be a reliable vote for the conservative agenda.

              Early voting data showed Republican advantages shrinking in the Sunshine’s States First and Sixth Congressional Districts dramatically compared to last November, raising alarm bells within GOP circles and prompting calls for an all-hands-on-deck approach to avoid costly losses.

              With control of the House hanging by a thread, these special elections became a critical test of Republican turnout strength—and a clear warning that Democrats aren’t sitting this cycle out.

              Fueled by Trump’s ambitious agenda and determined to redeem themselves after last year’s disappointing performance, Democrats appear highly motivated, closing gaps in traditionally red districts and forcing the GOP to fight harder than expected.

              The results could send a powerful signal about which party has the energy heading into November—and whether Republicans can maintain the momentum needed to defend their historically narrow House majority.

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