Xi Trump meet in Florida tests U.S. China ties
Before their first face to face at Mar a Lago Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare for sensitive talks shaping North Korea and trade. Analysts note Beijing fears public pressure and seeks steady domestic policy as the two leaders weigh economic concessions and political signaling.
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Bertha Tunnel Breakthrough Opens Seattle Highway Project
The Bertha tunnel boring machine emerged from beneath Seattle on Tuesday to mark the most difficult phase of rerouting Highway 99 under the city. The $3.1 billion project has faced a sinkhole delay and a $480 million contractor claim since work began in 2018. Engineers will dismantle Bertha for removal over months, with first cars expected in 2019.
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Washington ex Trump adviser met Russian spy in 2013 case
Carter Page, former foreign policy adviser, confirms involvement in a 2015 Justice Department espionage case. He aided prosecutors against Evgeny Buryakov, a Kremlin agent jailed for 30 months and deported. Page says he shared energy related documents with Victor Podobnyy during 2018 discussions.
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Rice denies improper surveillance unmasking allegations
Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice defended her actions in reviewing intelligence reports. She said unmasking officials’ identities occurred only as needed to understand the material and that she did not leak names. Rice noted she lacked authority to unmask directly and must request disclosure from intelligence agencies.
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Trump pushes trillion dollar infrastructure plan
President Trump outlined a possible one trillion dollar plus infrastructure package during a White House town hall with New York area business leaders. He cited roads and highways as priorities while aides described financing via public private partnerships and private investment. Transportation Chief Chao noted federal spending favors states and localities, complicating a large infusion.
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