Expectations low for Trump-Xi talks.With under three weeks to go before proposed talks between the Chinese and U.S. leaders, expectations for progress toward ending the trade war are low and sources say there has been little preparation for a meeting even as the health of the world economy is at stake. Though neither side has confirmed that a meeting will take place, investors worldwide who have seen over a trillion dollars wiped from global markets in the past month by the trade fight will be closely watching any interaction between the two men.
House approves authority to sue Trump advisers who ignore subpoenas.House of Representatives voted to give lawmakers clear authority to sue Trump administration figures who defy congressional subpoenas, beginning with former White House Counsel Don McGahn, who is expected to face swift action. Lawmakers voted 229-191 along party lines to approve the measure. It authorizes House committees to file lawsuits in federal court seeking orders from judges to compel officials to cooperate with official congressional demands for testimony or evidence.
Ten U.S. states sue to stop Sprint-T-Mobile deal.Ten states led by New York and California filed a lawsuit to stop T-Mobile US' $26 billion purchase of Sprint, warning that consumer prices will jump due to reduced competition. The complaint comes as the Justice Department is close to making a final decision on the merger, which would reduce the number of nationwide wireless carriers to three from four.
David Ortiz, a retired Red Sox star, took a few steps in his Boston hospital room after surgery for a gunshot wound he suffered in the Dominican Republic, media reported.
The United States’ record 13-0 drubbing of Thailand at the Women’s World Cup did not sit well with everybody, with opinion divided on whether the team should have so mercilessly punished a hapless opponent. Striker Alex Morgan scored five times as holders the United States began their World Cup campaign with a record 13-0 win over Thailand.
French Open champion Rafa Nadal has said he nearly ended his season after being forced to withdraw from the Indian Wells semi-finals with a knee injury in March but played through the pain at Roland Garros to clinch a record-extending 12th title.
