Trump wraps visit with Xi Jinping and CIA director meets with Cuban officials: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownTrump wraps visit with Xi Jinping and CIA director meets with Cuban officials: Morning RundownPlus, families caring for disabled relatives fear what will happen after massive Medicaid cuts take effect.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 15, 2026, 7:01 AM EDTBy Elizabeth RobinsonPresident Trump touts trade deals with China but did not share details. Full-time caregivers who rely on Medicaid face difficult choices as budget cuts loom. And homes affected by L.A.-area wildfires have been cleared of debris — but many residents haven’t moved back.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.Trump touts ‘fantastic’ trade deals but offers no detailsAdd NBC News to GoogleSpecial Report: Trump and Xi give closing comments during U.S.-China summit29:50President Donald Trump is headed back to the U.S. after a historic two-day visit to meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. While Trump touted “fantastic trade deals” made with his Chinese counterpart, the two did not offer any details about the agreements. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.The second day of events in Beijing included a tea ceremony at Zhongnanhai Garden, a sweeping government compound dating to the imperial age, followed by a working lunch. A talk between Trump and Xi lasted about 10 minutes out of sight from reporters.In closing remarks, Trump said the two sides made “fantastic trade deals” and that he and Xi settled “a lot of different problems.” Trump said Iran was discussed and that they “don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon” and “want the straits open.” He also mentioned China potentially buying oil from the U.S. and purchasing Boeing planes but offered no confirmation of a deal or any details.Trump then arrived at Beijing’s international airport, greeted with a red carpet and an honor guard....