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Live updates: Trump-Xi summit winds down; Iran war, economic squeeze weigh on GOP

As President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrap up their summit in Washington on Friday, some GOP lawmakers are bristling at the lavish treatment Xi received as the nation grapples with economic pressures ahead of the midterms. The leaders’ meeting at the White House on Thursday touched on trade, artificial intelligence and the war…

· 226 words· updated September 25, 2026 at 09:20 AM
President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping stand on the North Portico of the White House berfore a State Dinner, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping stand on the North Portico of the White House berfore a State Dinner, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

As President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrap up their summit in Washington on Friday, some GOP lawmakers are bristling at the lavish treatment Xi received as the nation grapples with economic pressures ahead of the midterms.

The leaders’ meeting at the White House on Thursday touched on trade, artificial intelligence and the war in Iran. Trump also showed his Chinese counterpart around the White House grounds , including his new helipad and ballroom construction.

They are expected to visit the National Archives on Friday before Xi departs.

Meanwhile, Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked another war powers resolution seeking to end Trump’s military operations in Iran. Rising gas prices tied to the conflict and increased bond yields are squeezing the economy ahead of November. Insiders can read more here from The Hill’s Niall Stanage.

Plus, the administration’s feud with the media is not over, despite a court ruling that directed the White House to restore access to CNN, MS Now and Politico. What happens next with the TV pool — which includes CNN, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News and Fox News — is still in limbo.

Trump on Thursday lashed out at the networks for boycotting coverage of his summit with Xi.

The president will hold executive time and policy meetings throughout the day. He also has signing time scheduled for 4:30 p.m. EDT.

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