Good morning, NewsNation. A congresswoman is pressing for answers about a secretive CIA program tied to Cold War conspiracy theories.What is MK Ultra >
Trade deals: Trump says the U.S. and China agreed to new deals covering Chinese purchases of American crude oil and major agricultural goods like beef. Full list >
Taiwan: The two nations aren’t aligned on everything. Xi warned Trump that mishandling Taiwan could lead to “clashes and even conflicts,” while the U.S. said its support for Taiwan has not changed. Read more >
Iran: China’s foreign minister called for a quick end to the war through diplomacy. Trump said Xi agreed China would help push for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and would not provide military equipment to Iran. The latest >
Mc-Beijing?: Staffers and aides were spotted eating McDonald’s outside the summit’s lavish ceremonial events in Beijing. What else was on the menu >
Poll results: More Americans would prefer having a nuclear energy plant built near their home than an AI data center. In March, 71% said they oppose a data center opening near them compared to 53% opposing a nuclear plant. Nuclear plants becoming less unpopular >
Investigation closing in: Sheriff Chris Nanos says investigators are getting closer to solving the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie as digital and forensic clues build. The evidence >
Sheriff holds on: Sheriff Chris Nanos has survived a push to remove him amid scrutiny over his handling of the Nancy Guthrie investigation. The allegations >
Kardashian questions investigation: Khloé Kardashian called the lack of information in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance “mind-blowing.” Read more >
NewsNation Chief Washington Anchor and On Balance host Leland Vittert was a foreign correspondent for four years in Jerusalem. Get a preview of tonight's show. Subscribe Now >
Housekeeper speaks: Former housekeeper told NewsNation that convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh deserves a fair trial after the South Carolina Supreme Court tossed his conviction. Watch the interview >
Defense strategy: Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer told NewsNation the upcoming retrial could focus on “other potential suspects” that have come to light since the previous conviction. The “CUOMO” interview >
Juror surprised: A juror in the first Alex Murdaugh trial told NewsNation she was surprised to see his double murder conviction overturned and stands by her decision. Details >
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀
WHO director-general to hold briefing on hantavirus.
Vice President JD Vance to speak to the Fraternal Order of Police.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to testify in House hearing.
A former Kansas mayor has turned himself in to ICE after voting in several U.S. elections while only on a green card. Read more >
A Texas woman is facing several charges after the bodies of seven people were found inside a shipping container. See the charges >
Los Angeles detectives are investigating new forensic evidence in connection with the unsolved Black Dahlia murder. Who they say might be responsible >
Three Indiana USPS workers have been accused of stealing a Super Bowl ring and cellphones from a distribution center. Which NFL player’s ring was it? >
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit claiming Tennessee’s new congressional map discriminates on the basis of race. Latest >
