Xi issues Taiwan warning during Trump visit; Nebraska race draws national focus

President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, and Taiwan quickly becomes a flashpoint. The talks with Xi have already come with a warning for the U.S. Plus, Nebraska’s “blue dot” is now officially on the board. One House race in Omaha could help decide which party controls Congress next year. And the Utah mother who wrote a grief book after her husband’s death is sentenced for murdering him with fentanyl. Her own children told the court they fear what happens if she ever gets out. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 14, 2026.