iPhone will not remember "Trusted" computer or display photos in MacOS Photos import view

Hello,

My iPhone appears to not remember the "Trusted" computer after I have selected "Trust" this computer.

Each time I reconnect my phone via lightening cable, it asks if I trust this computer. I always select "Trust;" however, when I try to import my photos to MacOS Photos, the photos are all blank in the import screen. For a second, the photos appear - but they blank out. So I am unable to view and select the photos I want to import.

In addition, it takes a long time for MacOS Photos to recognize that my iPhone is unlocked.

p.s. I have also noticed that my phone is having issues connecting to CarPlay now too. So there must be an issue happening on my iPhone XS Max.

I have already tried "Reset Location & Privacy," cleaned the lightening port, "Hard Restarting" the iphone, restarting the MacBook, and tried different Apple made lightening cables.

Are there any other solutions?

Thank you,

Shane