Trump Begins High Stakes China Summit, CIA Whistleblower on COVID, AOC Tops '28 Poll: AM Update 5/14

May 14, 2026

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President Trump's visit to China marks the first by a U.S. president in nearly a decade, focusing on trade tensions, Taiwan, AI, and the ongoing war with Iran amid domestic pressures for both leaders. A CIA whistleblower testified on intelligence mishandling of COVID-19 origins evidence. Early 2028 primary polls from accurate forecaster Atlas Intel show surprises with Marco Rubio and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading their fields. A new book offers context for a viral video of France's first lady appearing to shove President Macron.

Trump-Xi Summit Under Pressure

President Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday night with business leaders including Elon Musk, receiving a formal welcome with children waving flags, a military honor guard, and band. Meetings began Thursday at the Great Hall of the People, including a bilateral with Xi Jinping, tea session, and state banquet. Agenda covers trade, Taiwan, AI, and Iran war impacts.

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1 (00:28) **AM Update Intro** - Host Emily Drishinsky teases top stories including Trump-Xi summit, CIA COVID whistleblower, 2028 poll, and Macron shove book
2 (02:36) **Trump Lands in Beijing** - Air Force One arrives with business leaders like Elon Musk; formal welcome with children, honor guard, and band
3 (03:01) **Summit Agenda Preview** - Trade, Taiwan, AI, and Iran war expected topics amid high stakes for both leaders
4 (03:12) **Diplomatic Schedule** - Bilateral meeting, tea, and state banquet Thursday at Great Hall of the People
5 (03:33) **Domestic Pressures on Leaders** - Trump faces tariff setbacks and Iran war energy costs; Xi deals with oil disruptions hitting China's economy
6 (04:20) **Trump on China Challenges** - Cites IP theft, currency manipulation, environmental issues, Iran funding; pushes for fair trade, ag/energy imports
7 (04:54) **CIA Whistleblower Testifies** - Officer James Erdman accuses IC of downplaying Wuhan lab origin, cover-up, and Fauci influence

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President Trump arrives in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping, as both leaders face economic pressure at home and major disputes over trade, Taiwan, AI, Iran, and energy. A CIA officer testifies under subpoena, accusing intelligence officials of downplaying evidence that COVID-19 began with a lab incident in Wuhan and alleging Dr. Anthony Fauci improperly influenced the government’s origins review. A new AtlasIntel poll scrambles the early 2028 race, showing Marco Rubio leading Republicans and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez narrowly leading Democrats, despite both trailing in most broader polling averages. A new book claims to reveal the backstory behind the viral moment when French First Lady Brigitte Macron appeared to shove President Emmanuel Macron’s face.

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