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MNI POLITICAL RISK - Trump Hit With Federal Indictment

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  • The Department of Justice has indicted former President Donald Trump in seven charges related to the improper handling of classified government documents.
  • Secretary of State Antony Blinken could travel to China as soon as next week but the two powers remain deeply divided on defence and security.
  • US and Chinese officials have denied reporting that China is in talks with Cuba to establish a surveillance base.
  • UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departed Washington yesterday without a significant trade deal but with pledges to begin work on providing access to Inflation Reduction Act funds and a hint of US support on AI regulation.
  • The Supreme Court made a surprise decision yesterday which may provide Democrats up to four additional House seats.
  • Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with new Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan yesterday as the path clears for Sweden's NATO membership.
  • Blinken also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid reports of a US-Iran nuclear deal.
  • Poll of the Day: Betting markets continue to see little in the Trump indictment to alter the outlook for the GOP presidential primary.
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