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A former diplomat says Secretary of State Marco Rubio's role in the Trump administration is declining, even as aides describe a friendly meeting where Rubio aims to mend U.S. ties with Pope Leo XIV.
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a Democratic-drawn congressional map approved by voters, ruling it unconstitutional for splitting too many counties and cities.
President Trump will travel to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping as scheduled, despite ongoing tensions over the Iran war.
Trump and Kamala Harris clashed over the Iran war, with Harris calling the conflict 'bullshit' and arguing Russia is the real winner, as Trump heads into the Xi summit.
Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran is still in place and plans to send negotiators to Moscow, while also announcing a three-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary