90-day deal: After two days of closed-door meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, the United States and China have agreed to lower their tariffs for 90 days. The U.S. agreed to reduce its 145% tariff on imported Chinese goods to 30%, while China plans on dropping its tax on American goods from 125% to 10%.
Since the announcement, U.S. stock index futures have jumped. S&P 500 futures were up 2.8%, Nasdaq futures were up 3.6% and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 2.3%. What we know >
Lower than hinted: Ahead of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s weekend talks with their Chinese counterparts, Trump had hinted at lowering tariffs on China to 80%, saying that amount “seems right.” Details >
Tariff talks: The agreement comes after the U.S. and the United Kingdom struck a deal last week to cut tariffs on steel and aluminum produced in the U.K. It was the first publicly announced deal in what Trump has claimed is a series of trade agreements negotiated under his administration. Read more >
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Pope meets press: For the first time since the papal election, Pope Leo XIV met with thousands of journalists in Rome on Monday. NewsNation’s Robert Sherman asked the American-born pope if he had a message for the United States.
“God bless you all,” Leo answered, as he walked through a cordoned-off crowd of reporters. Watch the full exchange >
Leo’s priorities: The pope spoke at length about the freedom of the press, freedom of expression and the importance of being an informed society. Unity and peace were recurring themes during his remarks.
During a Sunday address in St. Peter’s Square, Leo called for peace in Ukraine and Gaza — topics his predecessor, Pope Francis, touched on during his final public appearance. What Leo has said so far >
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Hostage release: American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who has been held in the Gaza Strip for 19 months, is expected to be released Monday. His release would be the first since Israel broke an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March. More >
‘Please stay strong’: Alexander’s mother, Yael Alexander, shared a Mother’s Day message for her son on NewsNation. “Oh my god, my beautiful Edan. I love you so much. I miss you. Stay strong, survive and you’re coming back. You’re coming back very, very soon. Please stay strong.” Watch her full interview >
War in Gaza: According to the Israeli Defense Force, Hamas has taken 255 people captive, including Alexander and other Americans, since the war’s start. Dozens of hostages have since been released, some alive and some dead. The Gaza Health Ministry has reported 52,000 deaths from Israeli strikes.
Trump is expected to take his first official foreign trip to the Middle East on Tuesday, and said Sunday that Alexander’s freedom marks “a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators — Qatar and Egypt — to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages and remains to their loved ones.” Latest ceasefire updates >
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Trial starts in earnest: After four days of jury selection, final jurors are expected to be selected Monday ahead of opening statements in the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Both prosecutors and defense attorneys will chart out what jurors can expect during the roughly eight-week proceeding.
Combs faces federal charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. Timeline of arrest, accusations >
Set to testify: Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, Combs’ former partner, is expected to serve as the prosecution’s lead witness. The first witness set to testify is a male escort, and a second witness hasn’t yet been identified. Read more >
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Gift from Qatar: Trump is expected to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the ruling family of Qatar during his Middle East travels this week, multiple outlets have reported. The craft could be converted into a presidential aircraft and then transferred to the foundation overseeing his planned presidential library. Details >
Legal concerns: The Constitution’s Emoluments Clause bars anyone holding government office from accepting any present, emolument, office or title from any “King, Prince, or foreign State,” without congressional consent.
The potential gift has sparked concern from Democrats, with U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., calling the situation “premium foreign influence with extra legroom.” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt decried the idea that Trump would use his upcoming trip to boost his family business, telling the media it was “ridiculous” to suggest Trump “is doing anything for his own benefit.” Latest politics news >
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Flight frequency: The Trump administration is reporting a significant uptick in deportation flights this week, to a variety of destinations around the globe, sources inside the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to NewsNation.
That includes nine flights to Mexico — a sharp increase from the average of just one flight per week. How Mexico is handling repatriation >
Deportation destinations: Trump political adviser Stephen Miller said ICE is now flying deportees to far-off destinations, such as Iraq, Yemen, Haiti and Angola. “ICE is sending planes all over the world, all the time,” he said. More border coverage >
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1 killed, 32 hospitalized in tour bus crash on Los Angeles freeway. What to know >
Remains of missing 22-year-old Canadian hiker found in New York. Leo DuFour’s disappearance >
Missouri boy finds giant, once-in-a-lifetime morel mushroom. See the fungi >
Delays expected again at Newark airport: FAA. Here’s why >
Amazon driver caught purportedly relieving herself on front porch in California. Details >
Victim’s remains found in bear following deadly attack in Florida. Read more >
Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris reported in 17 states. Here’s where >
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Edwin Eisendrath, former alderman of a Chicago ward, took off his jacket and draped it over a sleeping passenger — a moment caught on camera in a now-viral TikTok video. “I saw this young man sprawled across three very uncomfortable seats on the train. My heart went out to him.” The full story >
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This NewsNation email is written by Anna Kutz and NewsNation staff.
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