Today’s Big Story…

Top Trump officials announced a trade deal with China after two days of talks in Geneva, calling it a major win for President Trump amid his trade war with Beijing.

The White House statement confirmed an agreement but offered no details as of yet. The deal came faster than expected, following Trump’s steep 145% tariffs that had nearly frozen $600 billion in annual trade.

"It’s important to understand how quickly we were able to come to an agreement, which reflects that perhaps the differences were not so large as maybe thought," U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said from Geneva. "That being said, there was a lot of groundwork that went into these two days."

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who led the talks in Geneva, added: "I'm happy to report that we made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks. We will be giving details tomorrow, but I can tell you that the talks were productive."

Another Big Story…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he will travel to Turkey this week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to establish a "necessary basis for diplomacy" to end the war.

If it happens, it would mark their first meeting since the conflict began over three years ago. Zelensky also reaffirmed his call for a ceasefire in a post on X.

President Trump recently urged a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning of sanctions if it's not honored. Over the weekend, Zelensky and several NATO leaders told Trump in a call that they were ready to start the ceasefire today and enter direct peace talks. While Putin declined the ceasefire, he has agreed to begin direct talks with Ukraine this Thursday.

The Administration…

• President Trump is expected to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar’s royal family during his upcoming Middle East trip, with plans to use it as a temporary Air Force One until his term ends in January 2029.

• President Trump announced he will immediately sign an executive order to cut prescription drug costs by 30% to 80%.

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that admissions to West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy will now be based solely on merit. In a memo, he said this change ensures the “most qualified candidates” are selected to serve the nation.

• FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino shared an update on the agency’s focus of targeting dangerous criminals and protecting children. In a post on X, he also criticized what he called misleading media coverage of the FBI.

• The Trump administration has fired Shira Perlmutter, the head of the U.S. Copyright Office under the Library of Congress.

• President Trump announced that Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage held by Hamas since October 2023, will be released. In a Truth Social post, Trump thanked those involved, calling it a “monumental” step and crediting Qatar and Egypt for their mediation efforts.

• First Lady Melania Trump hosted a White House ceremony unveiling a new USPS stamp honoring former First Lady Barbara Bush. The East Room event featured remarks from Melania and Barbara’s daughter, Doro Bush Koch, celebrating Bush’s legacy.

• A photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt feeding her 9-month-old son Niko while working at her desk went viral over the weekend, taken by aide Margo Martin just before Mother’s Day.

Vice President…

JD Vance’s wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, told Fox News what Mother’s Day means to her and how she balances family life with public duties. She said it's sometimes easier than her past private-sector job since she now has more control over her schedule, though raising kids in the public eye has brought new challenges. She confirmed the family spent Mother’s Day with a family hike and dessert baked by the VP.

Congress…

The Resistance…

1. Several New Jersey Democrats claimed ICE agents were “rough” with them at the protest at the detention facility, but body-cam footage contradicted those allegations.

2. Police in Worcester, Massachusetts, are urging charges against city councilwoman Etel Haxhiaj, who has been accused of assaulting officers and inciting a mob to block the arrest of an illegal alien suspect.

3. The ACLU dropped its lawsuit accusing DHS of unlawfully deporting a U.S. citizen child to Honduras with the child’s mother. DHS called the suit “baseless lawfare.” The ACLU filed it after ICE deported Jenny Carolina Lopez-Villela, a Honduran national, who ICE says chose to bring her two-year-old child with her.

4. Comedian Bill Maher shook hands with DNC vice chair David Hogg after Hogg explained why Democrats lost young voters in 2024. He launched into a profanity-filled critique of Republicans and made controversial remarks about young Americans’ life goals.

5. Versace faced backlash over the weekend for partnering with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, whose 2023 Bud Light campaign drew major controversy. Critics questioned the fashion brand’s marketing judgment, and early reactions suggest U.S. consumers will not embrace the endorsement.

6. Operations resumed Sunday after equipment issues caused ground stops at Newark Liberty and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airports. By afternoon, Newark saw at least 150 delays and 80 cancellations.

7. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen voiced concern over reports that U.S. intelligence is increasing surveillance of Greenland amid President Trump’s push to acquire the island. A Wall Street Journal article claimed spy agencies were ordered to gather intel on Greenland’s independence movement and views on U.S. resource extraction.

In Other News…

1. Vacation homes are being sold off rapidly amid fears of a housing crash and fewer renters. Second-home purchases have dropped to record lows, less than a third of pandemic levels. High mortgage rates, rising upkeep costs, and return-to-office mandates are driving the decline. Read more…

2. Christianity is making a comeback in the U.S., driven largely by Gen Z—especially young men—who now attend weekly services more than millennials and some Gen Xers, reversing years of decline. Learn more…

3. Bindi Irwin missed a major family event after being hospitalized for emergency surgery due to a ruptured appendix, her brother Robert Irwin confirmed at their father Steve Irwin’s annual gala. More details…

Your Opinions & Questions…

Sciani: ”The commercialization of Mother's Day has happened with many other special days... like Christmas, which could just be called Commerce Day now. Don't get me started on the 3-day weekends that Congress created that resulted in people skipping local community observances. Thank you for these newsletters. There's always something to read and think about.”

47 Report: Thank you for your support! And agreed. We must remember these holidays are meant to be observed and celebrated, not commercialized. Mother’s Day is meant to acknowledge the hardest profession in the world: being a great mom. Even when it’s not Mother’s Day, it’s always important to show appreciation to the moms out there trying their best to raise healthy and happy children. Happy belated Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms and grandmothers out there!

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