Trump Faces Trial, Xi Jinping’s European Tour, Honoring Public Servants, and Governor’s Disturbing Statement

Former President Donald Trump faces trial in a New York courtroom, becoming the first ex-president in history to do so. Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his first European tour in five years, starting with France. Awards honor federal workers as they face a toxic atmosphere. Republican Governor Kristi Noem suggests Biden's dog should be shot. Stay informed on these significant events and their implications for American politics, global relations, and the state of our democracy.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/05/politics/trump-trial-biden-protests-2024-analysis/index.html
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/6/xjp-jinping-begins-first-european-tour-in-five-years-in-france
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/05/service-to-america-medals-federal-workers-2024/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/05/politics/video/kristi-noem-dog-biden-commander-joe-walsh-hnk-digvid

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) This is 2024’s new political normal six months from the election
(00:03:28) Xi Jinping begins first European tour in five years in France
(00:06:10) Perspective | Awards honor feds’ good works as they face ‘the most toxic atmosphere’
(00:09:07) Kristi Noem suggests Biden’s dog should be shot