Chinese President Xi Arrives in Washington for State Visit

Why it matters locally: While the direct impacts on New Mexico are not immediately clear, high-level diplomatic visits like this can influence national trade policies, which in turn could affect various sectors within the state's economy.

WASHINGTON – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington Wednesday evening. This marks his first state visit to the United States in over a decade. His arrival coincided with a federal court hearing in a separate legal matter. A federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The lawsuit challenges a decision by President Trump to ban these outlets from the White House. Liz Landers reported on these developments.