# Trump Heads To China, Hegseth & Patel Testify, Comey's Comments, Hacker's Pay Day

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Podcast: [America In The Morning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-in-the-morning-6741481)
Published: 2026-05-13T10:00:00+00:00
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Today on America in the MorningTrump Heads To China President Trump has left the United States for important meetings with the leadership of China, but his trip to Beijing started with controversy. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports it was the president’s comments about American’s financial situation that caused some angst. Democrats & GOP Target Hegseth Pete Hegseth faced another contentious Congressional hearing on Tuesday, but it wasn’t just Democrats on the attack. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that GOP Senators were also visibly angry with the Defense Secretary on a number of issues. Carroll Payments Posponed A federal appeals court says President Trump can postpone payment to a columnist who won sexual abuse and defamation suits against him. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Vacancy At The FDA The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration is out after facing pressure from within the Trump Administration. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Charges & Settlement In Maryland Bridge Collapse Charges have been filed for those involved in a fatal 2024 bridge collapse in Maryland. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports this comes as the state reached a multi-billion dollar settlement with the operator of the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Hacker Payday Data stolen from a large education group that affected institutions from Harvard University to high schools was deleted after a deal was struck with the hackers who stole it. Mike Hempen has details. South Carolina Redistricting Decision Redistricting efforts continue in several American states ahead of the midterms, but state senators in South Carolina are rejecting a new Republican-proposed Congressional map. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Patel On The Hot Seat…

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