The White House announced a "China trade deal" in a May 11 statement, but did not disclose details. The apparent agreement came together sooner than most observers expected after Trump's 145% tariffs on Chinese imports virtually halted $600 billion in annual trade between the world's two largest economies.

Also, Trump officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, are testifying before various committees. Democratic Rep. Joyce Betty got into heated questioning with Bessent concerning the change of the $20 bill from President Andrew Jackson to the underground railroad leader Harriet Tubman.