By: Reena Flores, Laura Benshoff, Elahe Izadi
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping deescalate their trade war – for now. And the politics of losing food assistance because of the government shutdown.


Laura Benshoff is a Politics Producer for The Washington Post's Audio Team. With a rich background in reporting for WHYY and NPR, she specializes in covering political themes and breaking news across various platforms, including podcasts and radio. Benshoff's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as WHYY, The Philadelphia Tribune, and NPR.
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Laura Benshoff primarily covers national political news, focusing on government announcements and legal policy regulations. She frequently explores evolving stories related to politics, especially those with a local angle.
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