A roundup of today's top news stories, including President Trump's meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein to discuss relocating Palestinian children, internal divisions within the US House of Representatives over the budget blueprint, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's trip to Ukraine.
President Trump hosted King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan at the White House today, discussing a proposed plan to relocate 2,000 Palestinian children suffering from serious illnesses or cancer from Gaza to Jordan . Trump hailed the offer as a 'beautiful gesture' and expressed confidence in reaching an agreement with Egypt, another regional partner involved in the plan.
The King emphasized the need to ensure a plan that satisfies all parties, acknowledging the complexities involved in relocating a significant number of people who have endured months of devastation.Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives grapples with internal divisions over their budget blueprint for President Trump's agenda. While GOP leaders are pushing ahead with a committee markup this week, key Republicans, including Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Byron Donalds, express uncertainty about reaching a consensus by Thursday's deadline. The debate centers around a two-bill approach favored by Senator Lindsey Graham, which prioritizes border security, energy, and defense, followed by a tax portion, versus House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to advance a single bill.Adding to the political landscape, President Trump announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy, stressing the US's commitment to global security and the importance of rare earth resources. In a separate development, Former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio voiced his agreement with the Justice Department's decision to dismiss federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, stating that the charges were not strong enough and calling for a resolution before the June Democratic primary. De Blasio, however, expressed discomfort with the Justice Department's actions and Donald Trump's impact on democratic institutions
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