On the May 14, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rob Schmitt examines the day’s biggest stories and the political developments drawing national attention. Guests joining the program include Gordon Chang, Jack Posobiec, Blaine Holt, Colin McDonald, Katie Zacharia, Mercedes Schlapp, Ed Henry, Rick Leventhal and Dr. Gad Saad.
Trump's construction projects, including the White House ballroom and East Potomac Golf course, have hit another roadblock. This comes as the growing price tags causes some GOP lawmakers to balk. #ballroom #DC #politics
President Trump spoke with reporters on Air Force One about his recent discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Taiwan’s sovereignty and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
President Trump departed China on Friday after a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, that underscored dueling priorities and resulted in a potentially steadier relationship but no apparent major business deals. #Trump #Xijingping #Chinasummit
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza slammed judicial policies that prioritize offenders over victims following a violent crime spree in Chicago. NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera has the details on “Wake Up America.”
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Friday morning about President Trump‘s fiscal 2027 budget request, as tensions with Iran simmer. The White House is seeking $1.5 trillion for the Defense Department next year for the construction of a Golden Dome defense system among other priorities. That ask will also likely include a request for supplemental funding amid the Middle East conflict. The hearing also comes after Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have recently been at odds over leadership changes at the Pentagon. #dandriscoll #army #secretary
A stunning twist in the case of convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Murdaugh's convictions for the killings of his wife and son. Former Court Clerk Rebecca Hill is at the center of the ruling, with allegations she tainted the jury pool. But a juror who served on Murdaugh's trial joins the show to say she does not believe Hill tainted the jury pool and that Murdaugh is guilty. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Chris Cuomo begins with a deep dive into the tremendous growth corporate America has made, of late, and how rank-and-file employees are not seeing that success trickle down to them. Then, Cuomo pivots to President Trump’s high-stakes trip to China. What’s on the agenda? Will Trump get China to help permanently reopen the Strait Of Hormuz? Rep. Greg Stanton, an Arizona Democratic Congressman and member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Gordon Chang, author of “Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America,” join “CUOMO” to discuss. About 99.9% of American businesses are small businesses. Yet, only one in four small business owners say the economy is in “good health” while more than half…
Tonight on “Katie Pavlich Tonight”: We bring you breaking coverage of the high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a historic summit that could define both leaders' legacies as they navigate global tensions. Our expert panel, including Garrett Exner, Ambassador Sam Brownback, Mehek Cooke and Ambassador Nathan Sales, breaks down what this means for American security. Also, there's a powerful warning from Lily Tang Williams, who grew up in Communist China and explains how she sees that same influence spreading across America today under the guise of "Democratic Socialism." Plus, Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joins the program to tell us about MK-Ultra and the CIA's deal with Tulsi…
On this episode of "On Balance": Leland Vittert examines President Trump’s historic trip to China. The Chinese have literally rolled out the red carpet for Trump, but the stakes have never been higher. Ahead of Trump's meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, China has presented its four red lines. Steve Yates, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, retired Gen. Philip Breedlove and Elaine Dezenski, senior director at the FDD Center on Economic and Financial Power, provide insight into what's at stake. Meanwhile, can China solve President Trump's economic woes at home? As the war in Iran rages on, gas prices are soaring and the cost of living is getting more unaffordable. Trump may be hoping a meeting with Xi will fix his problems,…