Chinese security officials allegedly blocked an armed U.S. Secret Service agent from entering an event on Thursday during President Donald Trump’s visit to the country, according to media members on the ground. 

A Secret Service agent was reportedly blocked from entering Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven with their weapon on Thursday, according to reporters. The incident triggered an alleged “intense standoff” that delayed entry to the venue for over a half-hour due to heated discussions. 

“We’ve seen several intense confrontations since being here,” wrote a Telegraph correspondent on X of the situation. 

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U.S. Secret Service and Chinese security officials are reportedly clashing during Trump’s state visit. (Kenny HOLSTON / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the matter.

Trump and Xi met Thursday in Beijing as part of a two-day state visit, with the White House saying the leaders discussed Iran, energy security, fentanyl controls and market access.

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Other videos posted by reporters on social media show the press having difficulties navigating following Trump during the meetings and events. 

“Several times the Chinese tried to stop US reporters and staff from leaving their positions and joining the motorcade,” the Telegraph correspondent on X.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Secret Service for comment on Thursday. 

This is not the first time tensions have flared between the Secret Service and Chinese security officials.

During Trump’s 2017 visit, commotion was caused over the nuclear football, a briefcase that holds the tools for the president to order a nuclear strike, Axios first reported at the time.

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Reports at the time said that when the U.S. military aide carrying the briefcase entered the Great Hall, Chinese security officials blocked his entry. The then-White House Chief of Staff John Kelly was notified and rushed over to escort the aide.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping greet other officials at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on May 14, 2026. (Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

“We’re moving in,” Kelly said, according to Axios. A Chinese security official then grabbed Kelly, before a U.S. Secret Service agent grabbed that Chinese security official, and allegedly tackled him to the ground.

The U.S. Secret Service later denied the reports of “tackling” issuing a statement on X.

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“FACT CHECK: Reports about Secret Service agents tackling a host nation official during the President’s trip to China in Nov 2017 are false,” the agency wrote.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to discuss the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, the Taiwan situation, and to establish new bilateral boards for economic and AI oversight. (Evan Vucci/Reuters)

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A source told Fox News at the time there was a bit of shoving during the incident, which then de-escalated and reiterated that the “football” was never touched.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath After the appeal, the initiative has also been started in Barabanki, in the same sequence, District Magistrate Ishan Pratap Singh reached the Collectorate on foot from his residence and also gave a message to the people that even small efforts can make a big contribution in the interest of the country. Additional District Magistrate Nirankar Singh was also seen walking on foot along with the DM.

The effect of the Prime Minister’s appeal in Barabanki is now visible among the administrative officials also. On Thursday, District Magistrate Ishan Pratap Singh reached the Collectorate office on foot from his official residence. During this time, Additional District Magistrate (V/Ra) Nirankar Singh was also seen walking with him. Through this initiative, the District Magistrate gave a message to the district residents, officers and employees that wherever possible, use vehicles less and adopt the habit of walking.

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Saving petroleum products is very important

He said that in the present times, saving petroleum products is very important and every citizen should play his role in this. The DM said that the Prime Minister has appealed to the countrymen to bring small positive changes in their daily lives. If people start walking instead of driving for short distances, it will not only save fuel but will also help in environmental protection.

DM enumerated the benefits of walking

Appealing to the people, he said that walking is very beneficial for adopting a healthy lifestyle. This keeps the body healthy and the environment also remains safe. The DM said that the efforts of the administration should not be limited to just giving orders but the officers themselves should set an example so that a positive message goes to the society.

The District Magistrate said that environmental protection and saving resources is not the work of any one person or department but is the responsibility of the entire society. Such campaigns can be successful only with public participation. He also appealed to the officers and employees to walk or use public transport wherever possible while commuting to office.

Even the health department was not left behind

At the same time, Chief Medical Officer of Barabanki, Dr. Awadhesh Yadav has instructed the departmental officers and employees to use more public transport and less use of government and private vehicles. Calling it a step related to national interest, the CMO has appealed to everyone to cooperate wholeheartedly.

CMO appealed to use public vehicles

CMO Dr. Awadhesh Yadav said that the appeal made by the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister is being implemented with full seriousness in the medical department. He said that all the officers and employees of the district have been instructed to minimize the use of private and government vehicles and use public transport wherever possible.

Everyone should actively participate in this appeal.

Dr. Awadhesh Yadav said that he himself rarely uses the government vehicle and it is used only when there is absolutely necessary work. He said that this is not just a formal appeal but a matter related to national interest and everyone should participate in it enthusiastically.

The CMO said that the country is paramount and if by changing small habits one can contribute to the national interest, then every person should come forward for this. He asked the health department employees to spread this message among the general public also so that more and more people can become a part of this initiative.

This initiative of Barabanki administration has now become a topic of discussion and people are seeing it as a positive message. It is believed that in the coming time, more such campaigns can be run in the district regarding environmental protection and fuel saving.

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We all got the sense it was coming, but it still seems shocking that after two straight Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025, the Edmonton Oilers have told head coach Kris Knoblauch his services are no longer needed.

Of course, this was kind of obvious amid reports that the Vegas Golden Knights were blocking the Oilers from talking to head coach Bruce Cassidy.

However, while it’s another move that underscores how short the leash NHL coaches have these days, it was necessary to show Oilers superstar Connor McDavid that the front office means business.

McDavid will start a new two-year “show me” deal in Edmonton, and they’ll realistically only have a year to prove to him that their Cup-winning window hasn’t slammed shut.

Step one was making an aggressive coaching decision.

Knoblauch goes way back with McDavid and was his head coach in juniors. When he joined the team partway through the 2023-24 season, he turned them around and led them to a Cup Final loss to the Florida Panthers.

After two trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers have fired head coach Kris Knoblauch. (Rob Gray-Imagn Images)

The next season ended in another loss to Florida, while this season ended with a first-round loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

In years past, a coach like Knoblauch would’ve built up enough goodwill to at least get one more year to prove that he can get the team back to the Cup Final and win it all. That doesn’t seem to be the case anymore, and teams are getting more aggressive with coaching decisions.

Of course, this can’t be the only thing that happens this summer because coaching was far from the Oilers’ biggest problem.

I’d say the biggest is what it has been through the entire McDavid era: depth.

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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid skates against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome on Dec. 27, 2025. (Sergei Belski/Imagn Images)

Sure, McDavid and Leon Draisaitl put up mega numbers upfront, while blueliner Evan Bouchard does the same on the backend.

But the drop-off after those three is wild.

Just this season, McDavid had 138 points (a league high), Draisaitl had 97, and Bouchard had 95.

The next highest on the team? Ryan Nugent Hopkins with 57.

They needed to spread out the scoring because, as great as it is to have Connor McDavid lighting things up, he’s only on the ice for 22 minutes a game. Others need to step up in the other 38.

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But you can get away with this if the goalies are playing lights out… but they are not.

This season, their top netminder is Connor Ingraham with a .899 save percentage and a 2.60 GAA.

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So, while getting rid of Knoblauch and potentially bringing in a Bruce Cassidy or a Craig Berube may be a shock to the system for the team, they need to make some moves this summer.

And, you can bet that No. 97 will be keeping an eye on it.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Government, it is continuously working for the welfare and empowerment of every section of the society. In this sequence, the Disabled Maintenance Grant Scheme, run to ensure a dignified life and social security of the disabled people, has emerged as a support for lakhs of needy disabled people.

Under this scheme, the state government has provided financial assistance to more than 12 lakh eligible disabled people in the year 2025-26. Under the scheme, an assistance amount of Rs 1000 per month is being sent directly to the bank account of each eligible beneficiary.

The Disabled Maintenance Grant Scheme was initially operated under the Social Welfare Department, but later after the formation of the Disabled Empowerment Department, it is being operated by the department. Under the scheme, benefits are provided to eligible persons with 40 percent or more disability.

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Eligible disabled people above 18 years of age can avail benefits

The benefit of the scheme is given to those disabled people who do not have any permanent means of livelihood and who are unable to do regular work due to their physical condition. Boys and girls aged 18 years or above are eligible for the scheme. Apart from this, the annual income of the beneficiary should be within the prescribed limit. At present the income limit for rural areas is fixed at Rs 46,080 and for urban areas at Rs 56,460 per year.

Increased convenience through online application process

Yogi government has made the application process completely simple and online. Now eligible disabled people can apply from home through sspy-up.gov.in portal. Due to this, the disabled people of rural and remote areas are also getting the benefit of the scheme. In the year 2025-26, financial assistance has been provided to 12,23,295 beneficiaries under the scheme. This shows that the government is committed to effectively implementing the schemes.

Transparency increased through digital payments

To ensure transparency in the operation of the scheme, the assistance amount is being paid directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries through the e-payment system of the treasury through PFMS. Due to this, the role of corruption and middlemen has ended and the beneficiaries are receiving the assistance on time.

Government committed to the welfare of disabled people

Deputy Director of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Dr. Amit Kumar Rai said that under the leadership of the Chief Minister, the state government is continuously working for the welfare and empowerment of persons with disabilities. He said that the Disabled Maintenance Grant Scheme is proving to be an important support for the economically weak and destitute disabled people.

He said that under the scheme, an assistance amount of Rs 1000 per month is being provided to all the eligible beneficiaries and the entire process has been made transparent and digital, so that more and more eligible disabled people can join the scheme.

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Musician Kid Rock responded to criticism of his recent flights with the U.S. military, saying his commitment to the U.S. Armed Forces is about boosting morale, not personal perks.

Rock, whose full name is Robert Ritchie, joined the “Will Cain Country” podcast to discuss the “noise” regarding his recent flights with the U.S. military and share the origin of his decades-long journey to support service members.

“It really started with the bombing of the USS Cole,” Rock said. “They were playing my music when that ship got towed out of the harbor and 17 sailors lost their lives. So, we ended up playing a show in Virginia and giving all that money to those families.”

The USS Cole was attacked by al Qaeda suicide bombers in 2000. Rock said his patriotism took a new form after meeting those sailors.

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth and musician Kid Rock pose for photo with troops in front of a helicopter. (@SecWar on X)

“That really started just a whole ‘nother level of not just patriotism, but really doing my part to try and help out and go wherever the military called,” he said.

Rock described his work supporting troops as some of the “toughest work” he’s ever done, but also the “most rewarding.”

Last month, the artist faced criticism after he joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for a helicopter flight in Washington, D.C. The flight came after the U.S. Army investigated an unplanned flyover at Rock’s Nashville home in March.

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Musician Kid Rock performs on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on July 18, 2024. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

While some media outlets and social media users questioned whether taxpayer dollars were being used for celebrity flights, Rock dismissed the criticism as “just noise,” noting he has visited bases and flown in military aircraft for over 20 years.

“You do stuff for the military, and they want to showcase to you what they do. So, whether they’re showing you their technology or letting you shoot a gun or participate in something, you know, that’s kind of what you do,” he said.

“I don’t need to sit here and prove what I’ve done.”

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Rock said the purpose of his recent trip with Hegseth was to film content for Memorial Day and the America 250 celebration. He also used the opportunity to announce that his “Freedom 250” tour will give away 250 free tickets per show to veterans and their families.

In a post on X, Secretary Hegseth defended the partnership, calling Rock a “patriot” and a “huge supporter of our troops.”

In view of the global crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a concrete appeal to different states and countrymen, saying that everything from fuel to gold Silver Limit jewelry purchases to Rs. Different pictures are also emerging related to the initiatives taken by the country’s politicians and departmental officials. Now in this matter, three important initiatives have been taken by the Varanasi District Administration at the departmental level, which have already been started.

According to the information received by ABP Live from Varanasi District Administration, now the departmental level meetings in the district will be 100% online, the meeting will not be held directly with the presence of officials. Apart from this, a decision has also been taken to use maximum solar energy and it is being started from department to office.

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Officers will reach office through car pooling

In this matter, Varanasi District Administration has taken another decision and started it when any officer from his residence will reach office through car pooling. This means that the convoy of officers will now be limited, more than one officer will sit in one vehicle. At the departmental level, more important decisions can be taken in the coming time regarding fuel supply.

CM Yogi made a big appeal to the people of the state

On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while appealing to the people of the state, has said that it is the responsibility of every citizen to strengthen the self-reliance campaign by adopting options like public transport, car pooling and renewable energy. Yogi Adityanath has also said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Conclusions should be drawn only after reading, understanding and thinking about the appeal seriously.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi On the call of the government, governments have started implementing initiatives to save fuel, reduce convoys etc. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Chief Minister, Ministers, senior officials in Uttar Pradesh have decided to reduce the fleet by 50 percent. Now in this sequence, Legislative Council Chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh has postponed all the pre-scheduled tour programs of the parliamentary committees of the council till further orders.

This information was given by Dr. Rajesh Singh, Principal Secretary of the Legislative Council. He said that district level officers will participate in the meetings of parliamentary committees through video conferencing till further orders.

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