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In diplomacy, pomp matters, especially when Trump goes to China

In diplomacy, pomp matters, especially when Trump goes to China

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is drawing attention for the spectacle China might present. The Chinese government is known for its elaborate diplomatic ceremonies, and experts say the reception is likely to be warm but not as extravagant as Trump's…

The News Flicker·May 13, 2026

US presidents need precise Taiwan wording. Sometimes they slip

US presidents need precise Taiwan wording. Sometimes they slip

American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China. Carefully balanced to protect Taiwan’s security and sovereignty without promising too much but also not irking Beijing, the polic…

The News Flicker·May 13, 2026

Trump set to arrive in Beijing for talks with Xi

Trump set to arrive in Beijing for talks with Xi

President Donald Trump is set to land in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump told reporters that trade will be the main focus of their discussions. The Trump administration hopes to establish a “Board of Trade” with Ch…

The News Flicker·May 13, 2026

Amid war with Iran, Trump pushes for federal gas tax suspension

Amid war with Iran, Trump pushes for federal gas tax suspension

President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to ease financial strain from high fuel prices during the war with Iran. It's a move he can't do on his own, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are already pushing for such a pause. Supporters …

The News Flicker·May 12, 2026

85-year-old French widow recounts ICE detention in Louisiana

85-year-old French widow recounts ICE detention in Louisiana

The 85-year-old French widow of a U.S. military veteran shares her experience in U.S. immigration detention. The arrest of Marie-Thérèse Ross last month for an alleged visa overstay made international headlines. She was held in Louisiana for 16 days before he…

The News Flicker·May 12, 2026

US Imperialist War in Iran Looks Like an Economic Rescue Mission

US Imperialist War in Iran Looks Like an Economic Rescue Mission

The question of why the U.S. government began a war with Iran is unsettled. The ostensible reasons, blocking Iran from developing nuclear weapons and protecting Iranians’ human rights, are not enough. Iran’s agreement not to build a nuclear arms program was i…

The News Flicker·May 12, 2026