Judge Slams NIH Cuts; Trump Seeks China Deal

U.S. federal judges, including Judge William G. Young, have sharply criticized the Trump administration’s use of vague executive orders—Young issued a 103‑page opinion condemning broad cancellations of NIH grants as arbitrary and vague, and other judges have invoked the vagueness doctrine in related rulings. Legal commentators warned that several Trump actions — ordering lethal operations near Venezuela, using the National Guard for policing, and redirecting congressionally approved funds — may be unlawful and urged officials to refuse unlawful orders amid Pentagon personnel changes emphasizing loyalty. President Trump said he was “very much looking forward” to a planned Busan meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC, as U.S. officials signaled a possible deal involving lower tariffs, Chinese steps to curb fentanyl precursors, adjustments to rare‑earth export controls, and increased Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products. An online commentary raised doubts about inconsistencies in reports of Trump’s ear wound after a shooting in Butler, Pa., noting Rep. Ronny Jackson’s involvement and photographic discrepancies. Separately, a historical report noted that Little Rock hosted the second National Black Political Convention in March 1974, intended to reconcile elected Black politicians and grassroots activists but instead marked by low attendance, missing co‑chairs, and factional tensions similar to the 1972 Gary meeting.