MNI POLITICAL RISK - Trump And Xi Hold First Call Since June

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Executive summary:

• President Donald Trump is back in Washington following his two-day trip to the United Kingdom. At around 08:00 ET 13:00 BST, Trump began a first call with Chinese President Xi Jinping since June. At 15:00 ET 20:00 BST, Trump will sign executive orders in the Oval Office.
• The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a federal appeals court ruling that allowed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to continue to serve on the Fed Board, despite President Trump's attempt to fire her.
• The UK government released a 'Memorandum of Understanding' between the US and UK on a ‘Technology Prosperity Deal’ described by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as “groundbreaking”.
• Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin “really let me down” but previewed no new action against Moscow, reiterating that Europe must stop buying Russian energy. 
• India and the US have 'intensified' efforts to reach a trade deal following talks in New Delhi.
• The House of Representatives will vote today on a stopgap government funding bill, effectively challenging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to shut down the government.
• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to boost trade and increase cooperation.
• The Trump administration is considering a plan to jump-start manufacturing.
• Republicans are showing little interest in a Democratic plan to scrutinise Trump's military action against alleged Venezuelan drug vessels.  
• Poll of the Day: Republicans believe Trump is striking the right balance on Gaza.

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