President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused "Project Freedom," an operation designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing renewed progress toward diplomacy with Iran. He also warned China against ignoring U.S. sanctions, ahead of his visit to Beijing next week.

A Chinese-American man is on trial for allegedly opening a secret Chinese police station in New York. Prosecutors say he did so to help the Chinese Communist Party suppress dissidents on U.S. soil.

Tennessee and South Carolina advance redistricting efforts, unveiling new Congressional maps favoring Republicans. The push follows primary losses in Indiana for Republicans who opposed redistricting efforts.