Trump, Xi pledge cooperation between US and China in high-stakes meeting and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Trump and Xi pledge cooperation between US and China

2. Ole Miss students celebrate ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ night with Erika Kirk and JD Vance

3. JD Vance reveals why Christian values are key to America’s future

MAJOR HEADLINES

ATOMIC SHOWDOWN – Trump orders immediate resumption of US nuclear weapons testing. Continue reading …

CRASH OUT – FBI arrests Turning Point table flipper for alleged threats against Trump. Continue reading …

ONE WIN AWAY – Blue Jays rookie makes history as Toronto pushes Dodgers to the brink with Game 5 victory. Continue reading …

SURVIVAL MODE – 13-year-old girl fights off masked man who tried to abduct her on way to school. Continue reading …

NATURE'S FURY – Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic eyewall carves path of destruction. Continue reading …

POLITICS

‘WHAT A JOKE’ – Mamdani's father sparks viral internet eruption days before NYC mayoral election. Continue reading …

FOLLOW THE MONEY – 'Squad' member funnels campaign cash to group seeking Israel's ‘dismantling.’ Continue reading …

ENEMIES LIST EXPOSED – GOP senators blast 'fishing expedition' as FBI subpoenas of Republicans come to light. Continue reading …

TITLE IX FIGHT – School district in hot seat amid new complaint in trans locker room fight. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

TOXIC TAKES – Far-left podcast host who laughed as activist cheered Charlie Kirk's murder has become liberal media darling. Continue reading …

WOKE MADNESS – University dean claims education system is 'inherently violent' toward Black students. Continue reading …

FACT CHECK – DHS official exposes truth about arrested illegal immigrant NBC 'refused' to report. Continue reading …

SHUTDOWN SHOWDOWN – CNN host confronts Democrat who claims White House is ‘choosing to starve children.’ Continue reading …

OPINION

HUGH HEWITT – Morning Glory: Among America’s allies, Israel is ‘first among equals.’ Continue reading …

JONATHAN ALPERT – Nike’s new slogan is the perfect motto for an anxious America. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

NEW DEFENSE – Promising Alzheimer’s pill shows signs of protecting brain health. Continue reading …

PRESIDENTIAL NOD – Bill Belichick slams $20M buyout report with Trump's favorite line. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on haunted hollows and game-day glory. Take the quiz here …

BURIED TREASURE – Medieval halls unearthed at prestigious college yield rare artifacts. Continue reading …

PUMPKIN PLAY – Meerkats create seasonal fun. See video …

WATCH

ERIKA KIRK – You can't change a nation if you're enslaved to fear. See video …

KATIE MILLER – The bureaucracy is working for Trump this time around. See video …

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