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U.S.-China Trade Breakthrough, PKK Disbands, and Congressional Controversy at U.S. Border


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In today's episode, we explore the landmark trade agreement between the United States and China, which promises to ease tariffs and boost global markets. We also delve into the historic decision by the Kurdistan Workers' Party to disarm and disband, signaling a new chapter in Turkish-Kurdish relations. Additionally, we cover the controversial actions of Democratic lawmakers at a New Jersey detention center, raising questions about congressional oversight and border security. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-and-china-roll-back-steep-tariffs-as-they-try-to-reach-a-larger-deal
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/05/joint-statement-on-u-s-china-economic-and-trade-meeting-in-geneva/
https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/05/12/resolved-to-dissolve-kurdish-pkk-to-disarm-and-disband-in-apparent-peace-effort-with-turkey/
https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/12/kurdish-militant-group-pkk-announces-disbandment-and-end-of-turkey-insurgency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJeU7wMvjoE
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/05/09/members-congress-break-delaney-hall-detention-center
https://immigrationforum.org/article/legislative-bulletin-friday-may-9-2025/
https://www.wola.org/2025/05/weekly-u-s-mexico-border-update-alien-enemies-pushback-military-zones-third-country-renditions-congress/
https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-demands-answers-from-the-trump-administration-on-newark-mayor-barakas-arrest-the-private-for-profit-delaney-hall-immigration-jail
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newark-mayor-arrested-dem-congress-members-storm-new-jersey-ice-prison-conduct-oversight-visit
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