What to Know

• President Trump this morning floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.
• Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since  sparked a trade war.
• Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden yesterday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
• Trump said last night that he will appoint Fox News host as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
• Stephen Miller, a top White House adviser, said the administration is looking for ways to expand its legal power to deport migrants who are in the country illegally.