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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day summit, receiving a rare personal welcome from President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The visit includes a state dinner, closed-door talks on AI and Taiwan, and an extension of the US-China trade truce to January. Xi emphasized partnership over rivalry, while analysts note the unprecedented nature of reciprocal high-level visits within a single year.
President Trump's Texas trip was briefly delayed when an emergency inflatable slide deployed on Air Force One as he prepared to board at Joint Base Andrews; after the crew deflated and addressed the issue, the plane departed and landed safely in Dallas later that day.
An emergency slide deployed on the Qatar-gifted Air Force One on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews delayed President Trump’s departure for the GOP convention in Dallas. Trump said the slide check would take about 15 minutes, the older AF1 served as backup, and he eventually boarded the new jet after the issue was resolved; a White House spokesperson offered no further details and said there was no security concern.
A Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar was unveiled as the new Air Force One, featuring upgraded security, communications, and a distinctive red, white, blue, and gold livery. However, experts say it’s more of an interim VIP transport than the fully equipped VC-25B, and its size required a new hangar at Joint Base Andrews. The next-generation Air Force One is still years away, with delivery now slated for around 2028–2029.
The VC-25B Bridge, a modified 747-8i for presidential airlift, arrived at Joint Base Andrews and will begin commissioning flights to validate secure, mission-ready capabilities as it relieves the aging VC-25A fleet until the long-term replacement enters service, with an emphasis on mission capability, trained crews, and robust logistics.
Seven people were hospitalized after opening a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The incident prompted evacuations and an investigation, but initial tests showed no immediate threat, and all individuals have been released from the hospital. The nature of the powder and potential illnesses remain unclear.
A suspicious package at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland led to the evacuation of two buildings and a security cordon, but no ongoing threat was reported, and normal operations resumed.
Multiple people at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland fell ill after opening a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder, leading to evacuations and an investigation, though no immediate threats were found and those affected are in stable condition.
Multiple people at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland fell ill after opening a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder; initial tests showed no immediate hazard, but investigations and assessments of potential political propaganda are ongoing.
The Joint Base Andrews Air Show in Maryland has stopped accepting new visitors due to processing issues, with parking at Northwest Stadium also at capacity, leading to long shuttle wait times and some attendees being turned away.
Joint Base Andrews, home to Air Force One, was on lockdown for two hours after a caller reported an armed individual near the base's housing area. Security forces failed to find the suspect, and the lockdown was lifted in phases. The base remains under investigation, and additional security forces will remain on base as a precautionary measure.
Joint Base Andrews in Maryland was placed on lockdown after an unauthorized individual was seen walking on the base with a rifle. No gunshots had been fired and no injuries were reported. The base has slowly allowed people with children to leave the property and pick up students at schools in the area. The lockdown was lifted by 6 p.m.
Joint Base Andrews is on lockdown as officials investigate an armed person seen near base housing carrying an AR-15 rifle. The base is searching for a white man last seen wearing a purple sweatshirt and black shorts. No shots have been fired, and there are no immediate reports of injuries.
Joint Base Andrews, home to Air Force One, was put on lockdown after reports of an armed person carrying an "assault-style" rifle near the base's housing area. No shots have been fired and there are no immediate reports of injuries. The base has experienced security breaches in the past, including an intruder breaching the base last month and gaining access to part of the base's housing complex.
Joint Base Andrews in Prince George's County is on lockdown due to reports of an active shooter near base housing. An armed individual was spotted carrying an AR-15 style rifle with no orange tip. The suspect is described as a white man wearing a purple sweatshirt and black shorts. People are being asked to stay away from base housing. This is a developing story.