Six things to know about Xi Jinping's move to become China's dictator for life

Today's News

Today's headlines focus on two stories. The first is about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his decision to transport migrants from the southern border to other parts of the state. The second story is about Chinese President Xi Jinping's move to abolish presidential term limits, which would allow him to stay in power for life.

Outline

  • ‘Huge mistake’: DeSantis’ migrant transports could undercut support in South Florida

    • Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is receiving criticism for his decision to transport migrants from the southern border to two of the state's largest counties
    • Some residents and local officials fear that the migrants will strain the already-stretched resources of the counties
    • DeSantis has defended the move, saying that the state has a responsibility to help those in need
  • Six things to know as Xi Jinping moves to be China’s dictator for life

    • China's President Xi Jinping is set to cement his power with a proposed amendment to the country's constitution that would allow him to serve an unlimited number of terms
    • The amendment is widely expected to be approved by China's rubber-stamp legislature
    • If enacted, it would upend the country's current two-term limit for presidents, which was enacted to prevent leaders from amassing too much power
    • Here are six things to know about Xi Jinping and his quest for lifetime rule
  • POLITICO Playbook: Breaking down DeSantis’ migrant stunt

    • Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is being criticized for his decision to transport migrants from the southern border to two of the state's largest counties
    • Some residents and local officials fear that the migrants will strain the already-stretched resources of the counties
    • DeSantis has defended the move, saying that the state has a responsibility to help those in need
  • Justice Dept. asks appeals court to restore access to Trump raid documents

    • The Justice Department has asked an appeals court to restore its access to documents related to an FBI raid on a property linked to President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort
    • The department had previously been granted access to the documents, but a lower court judge revoked that access after Manafort's lawyers objected
    • The Justice Department has argued that the documents are necessary for its investigation into whether Manafort violated his plea agreement by lying to prosecutors