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President Trump arrives in Beijing as tensions with China remain high over Taiwan, human rights, trade, and America’s strategic future. We break down the optics, the red lines from Beijing, and why experts are warning Americans not to be fooled by the Chinese Communist Party.
Plus: Vice President JD Vance turns up the pressure on states over waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs, while Democrats continue fighting accountability measures even as new polling shows the party struggling with voters.
Also in today’s episode:
Trump’s high-stakes China visit
Beijing’s warnings on Taiwan and “human rights”
Hudson Institute warnings about China’s strategy
JD Vance’s anti-fraud push
Why fighting waste and abuse polls so well
CNN’s Harry Enten on Democrats’ collapsing popularity
Greenpeace loses a massive pipeline lawsuit
North Dakota Supreme Court rejects Greenpeace appeal strategy
“Crypto Day” and the CLARITY Act markup in Congress
Democrats backing away from climate messaging
Sheldon Whitehouse doubles down on climate politics
Questions surrounding Sandra Whitehouse and climate-linked NGO funding
The “All White Beach Club” controversy goes viral
The 10 Minute Drill cuts through the noise with the biggest political stories shaping Washington, media, and the 2026 election cycle.
