The Latest: Trump and Xi Jinping will hold talks in Washington on trade, AI and more

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on Thursday for talks covering trade issues, artificial intelligence safeguards, and the war in Iran. The two leaders face numerous challenging topics during their discussion at the White House.

A recent extension of their trade truce, which was set to expire in November, has been agreed upon by both countries for an additional two months. Trump hopes China will leverage its influence with Iran, while Xi aims to halt U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

A federal judge has temporarily restored access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to the White House grounds, after a judge blocked Trump's ban on these outlets earlier in the day. The ruling grants the media outlets a temporary reprieve in the ongoing conflict between Trump and media organizations whose coverage he disapproves of.

The White House East Room will host a state dinner honoring Xi, featuring décor that incorporates the color red, which holds significant cultural meaning in Chinese history. The menu will comprise sesame-crusted sea bass with braised bok choy and roasted eggplant, along with White House honey ice cream for dessert. Tenor Christopher Macchio, who performs at Trump's events, will entertain guests after the dinner, and musicians from the U.S. military will also provide performances.