Xi Jinping at White House: Full Trump-Xi schedule, gift exchange, and state dinner - What's planned?
Xi will be accompanied by his wife, Peng Liyuan, with the White House preparing a formal welcome featuring a military ceremony, gift exchange, bilateral meetings and a state dinner.
Despite a federal judge overturning President Donald Trump's ban on Politico, MS NOW, and CNN entering the White House, personnel from those news outlets were still denied access on Thursday. Politico reported that a reporter's credentials were taken away, while an MS NOW journalist claimed she was blocked from entering the building.
Some CNN staff were also reportedly denied entry. The reason for the continued denial of access remains unclear, whether it's a deliberate defiance of the court order or a technical issue with the entry system. The legal case now centers on whether Trump's ban on the three media outlets was unconstitutional, with the media organizations arguing the restriction violated their First Amendment rights.
The Trump administration has yet to respond to the court's order to restore media access. Meanwhile, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington, DC, for a landmark summit focusing on trade irritants, artificial intelligence safeguards, and the Iran situation. However, the meeting's schedule does not include a joint news conference.
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