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Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota doesn’t have a formal leadership role in her party, but maintains a high profile, serving as a primary target for President Trump and Republicans on.wsj.com/4hMbdSO
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Chinese flags are waving everywhere in Washington this week. Will the Trump-driven flattery campaign make any difference in U.S.-China relations? Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter: on.wsj.com/4huJDs8
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President Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a summit heavy on ceremony and light on outcomes, concealing major disagreements on trade, technology and Beijing’s support for Iran on.wsj.com/4z1qzsK
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President Trump hosted an elaborate state dinner Thursday honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House on.wsj.com/3V7AUEM
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell after an independent investigation found he repeatedly violated state policy on.wsj.com/4hoXgJ4
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The White House is pressing China about suspected nuclear tests in confidential talks, and GOP lawmakers squashed the latest measure to end the Iran War. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter: on.wsj.com/4Ax1AyW
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A pro-Trump ad that said it was paid for by the U.S. government aired on Fox News in major TV markets. Ethics experts said it could violate federal law. on.wsj.com/4yXD0FP
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The Trump administration has been quietly holding talks with China about its rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal amid doubts over Beijing’s compliance with a 30-year test ban, U.S. officials said on.wsj.com/4hcVVq3
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As President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington, both sides are spinning for effect, with low expectations. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter: on.wsj.com/3VN5Aex
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Nebraska independent U.S. Senate contender Dan Osborn, backed by Democrats, was heard saying on leaked tapes that Trump supporters have lives that “probably suck” on.wsj.com/3V01oYP
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