WHAT TO KNOW

* President Donald Trump said he has made deals with China after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping this morning, the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. * Trump said he would reduce fentanyl tariffs on China to 10% from 20%. In return, Xi agreed to a one-year reprieve on China’s export curbs on rare earth materials. * As the government shutdown entered day 30, there were signs of progress as Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggested bipartisan back-channeling between rank-and-file lawmakers “have ticked up significantly.” * Casey Means, Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, was set to face senators this morning for her confirmation hearing

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