A Breakthrough on U.S.-China Tariffs, an...

Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering:$137 Million in A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms, by Stuart A. ThompsonYoung Voters Say They Are Turning Their Backs on Trump and His Party, by Sabrina Tavernise and Ruth IgielnikTrump Cancels Planned Livestream of Fort ... Show More

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The U.S. and China have agreed to roll back hefty tariffs, with the U.S. cutting the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30% and China reducing tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. The 90-day truce offers hope for consumers and businesses. Hamas released Edan Alexander on Monday ... Show More

Scott is joined by The Bulwark’s Tim Miller to break down reports that Trump may accept a $400M jet from Qatar, a shaky tariff truce between the U.S. and China, and Trump’s plan to deport migrants to Libya. Plus, history is made with the election of the first American Pope—and th ... Show More

The US and China have agreed to dramatically roll back tariffs. Hamas says it will release the last known living American hostage in Gaza. Ukraine’s president says he’s prepared to meet with Russia’s leader this week for peace talks. We’ll bring you the latest from the ceasefire ... Show More

President Trump announces a China tariff deal and the stock market turns around; controversy erupts as President Trump considers receiving a $400 million Qatari jet for Air Force One; and Hamas releases the last remaining living American hostage, as Trump prepares to head to the ... Show More

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<p>The choice of Robert Prevost reflects a desire for <a href="https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/05/08/what-it-means-to-have-an-american-on-the-throne-of-st-peter?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous. ... Show More

Tariffs against China were the centrepiece of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” trade plans. Our correspondent explains the significance of a new 90-day hiatus. Will Ukraine and Russia come to the negotiating table this week (7:51)? Why new techniques to compress the contrast betwe ... Show More

Mourners are paying their respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state before his funeral on Saturday. President Donald Trump has suggested he will reduce steep tariffs on Chinese imports. Tesla’s profits for this quarter have plummeted. A gunman has opened fire at a popular tour ... Show More