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A new Gallup poll finds that 55% of Americans report their finances are getting worse. The survey indicates that the high cost of living is the most financial problem for 31% of respondents.

More than 70 Democrats in the United States House of Representatives have requested that President Donald Trump prevent Chinese automakers from building or selling vehicles within the country. The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping is expected to take place in May. The effort was led by Michigan Representative Debbie Dingle and 73 colleagues. This move precedes Trump's scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi in Beijing next month. lawmakers are calling on President Trump to prevent Chinese carmakers from entering the American market. The lawmakers warned that allowing these manufacturers access could lead to irreversible consequences. Beijing has urged Washington to cease these actions, according to the report. lawmakers are proposing a sweeping review of China's artificial intelligence capabilities.

A State Department official confirmed to Fox News Digital that a new US passport design will be rolled out in July. The rollout is intended to coincide with the United States' 250th birthday.

A US school district is implementing a program to provide licensure for paraeducators. The goal is to train approximately 200 individuals by paying for their tuition and licensure exams. The program aims to increase the number of male educators in the field.

The FCC may initiate a legal process that could lead to an administrative court. Disney appears willing to contest the matter, according to a media analyst. The broadcaster noted the potential for the FCC to drag entities into such proceedings.

Security protocols have been reinforced in Washington DC and New York following a security incident involving President Trump over the weekend. The event has raised questions regarding security preparations and event safety. A letter from the attacker involved in Saturday's incident at the press corps scene has been released in the United States. A person involved in the incident issued an apology to travelers, hotel staff, and bystanders who were put at risk during the event. The individual expressed regret for the danger caused to those who were not targets. President Trump resumed hostilities with the Washington press after 60 Minutes anchor Nora O'Donnell read portions of an alleged gunman's manifesto during an interview. Donald Trump has been reposting and retweeting editorials written by news anchor Marquessenne.

The US State Department is planning a radical redesign of American passports. The Chancellor reported that there are currently 203,000 passports involved in this modernization process. The project includes a series of new instruments and cybersecurity upgrades.

The White House has withdrawn a hospitality executive previously nominated to lead the National Park Service. Cole Allen, a California man, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the president during the White House Correspondents' Dinner last Saturday night. Allen also faces federal gun charges following an attempt to storm the black-tie event with multiple weapons. The White House press secretary attributed the incident to divisive rhetoric from Democrats and journalists that she claims fuels political violence in the U.S. New details identify the suspect as Cole Allen, a California man. Federal gun charges have been filed in the case. Prosecutors in Washington D.C. A detention hearing is pending to determine if he will be released on bail or under specific conditions. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 11.

The case involves a lawsuit filed by Musk against OpenAI to evaluate whether the company's investors and the public were misled. The King noted that the international community faces immense challenges due to conflicts spanning from Europe to the Middle East. The address follows a visit by the King and Queen that has increased security presence in the area. The mission follows recent criticisms from President Trump regarding British and European support for Ukraine. The King noted this was his 20th visit to Washington, DC, and his first as King and Head of the Commonwealth. ABC's Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein provided perspective on the address. Analysts suggest the visit is viewed as highly for bilateral ties. He referenced his grandfather King George VI's 1939 visit to the US and his late mother's 1991 speech to the chamber.

The Container Store will begin selling merchandise from Bed Bath & Beyond, according to the Washington Business Journal. This move makes the retailer one of 98 locations nationwide transitioning into a mashup store format.