# Trump claims breakthroughs in Beijing; CIA director quietly visits Cuba

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Published: 2026-05-15T11:40:53+00:00
Episode link: https://StraightArrowNews.podbean.com/e/trump-claims-breakthroughs-in-beijing-cia-director-quietly-visits-cuba/
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President Donald Trump leaves Beijing claiming progress on trade and Iran after two days with Xi Jinping. But details of any new deals aren’t coming from either side. Plus, the Supreme Court keeps the abortion pill available by mail. The legal fight over Mifepristone is still moving, but access stays in place for now. And Cuba’s power grid is buckling after the country officially runs out of oil. Blackouts and protests are spreading across Havana as the CIA director quietly visits the island for talks. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 15, 2026.

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