European leaders meeting in Paris reaffirmed that Ukraine deserves “peace through strength” after years of war with Russia, according to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. The summit focused on Ukraine’s future and Europe’s security amid the U.S.-Russia talks to end the conflict. Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Europe wouldn’t directly participate in negotiations but would still have input. Meanwhile, Russia’s top diplomat will … Continue reading Ukraine deserves peace through strength, says EU chief von der Leyen

Germany rejected Sir Keir Starmer’s call for Europe to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal. After an emergency summit in Paris, Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the proposal as premature and inappropriate, noting that discussions on troop deployments were being held without Ukraine’s involvement. Countries like Poland, Spain, and Germany expressed reluctance to send troops, while Britain, France, and Sweden pushed for … Continue reading Germany rejects Starmer’s Ukraine peace plan

North Korea criticized the U.S. and its Asian neighbors on Tuesday for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the country and vowed to expand its nuclear forces under Kim Jong Un’s leadership. The statement followed a meeting between U.S., South Korean, and Japanese diplomats in Germany, where they reaffirmed their commitment to counter North Korea’s nuclear ambitions through stronger military cooperation and sanctions. North Korea … Continue reading North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North

President Trump had a 30-minute, friendly call with French President Macron on Monday ahead of a European leaders’ summit about the war in Ukraine. They discussed the ongoing conflict, European leader meetings, and U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia. Macron organized the summit, which included leaders like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The leaders agreed on … Continue reading Trump speaks with Macron ahead of European leaders meeting on Ukraine

U.S. and Russian officials, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, held diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, discussing terms for a peace agreement in Ukraine and a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin. They proposed a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine, and a peace agreement, though reports suggest that forced elections could be a … Continue reading US, Russian officials propose peace plan, lay ‘groundwork for cooperation’ in Riyadh

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) called the Republican budget a “non-starter” on ABC’s “This Week,” stating that every Democratic lawmaker would oppose it. He criticized Republicans for potentially causing a government shutdown and emphasized that any spending agreement must meet the needs of the American people. Jeffries stressed that the current Republican budget is unacceptable and would not gain Democratic support, Breitbart News has … Continue reading Jeffries: GOP Budget a ‘Non-Starter,’ Every Single Democrat Will Oppose It

President Trump took laps on the Daytona 500 speedway in his motorcade, “The Beast,” before addressing the drivers, praising their talents and wishing them a safe race. He attended the event after spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort. This was his first visit to the track since 2020, The Hill has reported. Trump shared a video of himself saluting during the National Anthem and … Continue reading Trump takes laps on Daytona 500 speedway

President Trump expressed the belief that Russian President Putin wants to end the fighting in Ukraine, dismissing concerns about Putin’s ambitions beyond Ukraine. Trump, who has been involved in negotiations to end the war, mentioned that both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky want to stop the conflict. However, Zelensky, in a separate interview, cautioned Trump against trusting Putin, calling him a liar and warning that … Continue reading Trump says Putin ‘wants to stop fighting’ in Ukraine

Senate Democrats are divided over how to respond to President Trump’s efforts to cut the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Some seek bipartisan support from Republicans who value foreign assistance, while others push for obstruction, arguing that bipartisan efforts are futile. Trump’s plan to integrate USAID into the State Department, led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has caused concern about government … Continue reading Senate Democrats split over how to combat Trump’s USAID shutdown

European leaders are meeting in France for an emergency summit on Ukraine following the Trump administration’s announcement of talks with Russia to end the war without European involvement. UK leader Keir Starmer called the summit a critical moment for national security. The US shift in approach has raised concerns in Europe that key concessions might be made to Russia. US officials are set to begin … Continue reading European leaders to begin Paris meeting as Trump forges ahead with Ukraine peace talks