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Jury deliberations in the New York v. Trump trial are underway, marking a significant event for the nation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged the importance of this day but emphasized that President Biden remains focused on delivering for the American people. The jury began deliberations after hearing closing arguments from both the defense and prosecution teams. Former President Trump has vowed to win the 2024 election despite facing 34 counts of falsifying business records. During the closing arguments, Robert De Niro expressed concerns that Trump could potentially harm the world if re-elected.

The White House has downplayed the significance of a hug between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that it did not indicate any major advancements in relations between the two countries. Despite expressing concerns about potential Chinese assistance to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the White House said it had not observed any substantial progress during Xi’s visit to Beijing. The US remains vigilant in monitoring the evolving relationship between Russia and China.

House Republicans have launched a wide-ranging investigation into antisemitism on college campuses, following a series of protests and demonstrations against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The investigation will be led by top GOP committees, including Education & the Workforce, Energy & Commerce, Oversight, the Judiciary, Ways & Means, and Science, Space & Technology.