Trump Rules Out U.S. Troop Deployment to Ukraine, Proposes Zelenskyy–Putin Summit
President Donald Trump said this week he would not deploy American troops to Ukraine, instead pushing for direct peace negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
White House Confirms Plans Underway for Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting
The White House has announced that plans are being made for a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The efforts follow a series of high-level talks hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at brokering an end to the war in Ukraine.
U.S. Allocates Over $180 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Since 2022 Invasion
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the United States has allocated a total of $182.8 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine and the surrounding region. However, as of March 2025, only a portion of these funds has been disbursed, with the majority earmarked for military assistance and defense contracts.
Trump to Sign Order Restricting Mail-in Ballots and Voting Machines Ahead of 2026 Midterms
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will soon sign an executive order limiting the use of mail-in ballots and voting machines across the United States, a move he says is aimed at protecting election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on State Control Over Social Media Content
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this fall in a landmark case challenging whether states can impose content-moderation rules on major social media platforms.
Trump Cold-Calls Norwegian Finance Minister to Lobby for Nobel Peace Prize
In an unexpected and unannounced call last month, President Trump phoned Norway’s Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg, reportedly inquiring about his prospects for the Nobel Peace Prize—alongside discussing trade tariffs and economic cooperation, Norwegian press reported on Thursday.
Trump Pushes for Long-Term Federal Control Over D.C. Police, Eyes National Model
President Trump announced plans to ask Congress for long-term authority over the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C., beyond the 30-day limit imposed by law, while suggesting similar actions may follow in other U.S. cities.
Trump Holds Virtual NATO Meeting Ahead of Putin Summit, Allies Cautious but United
In a virtual meeting with NATO leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump discussed a unified approach ahead of a critical summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. While the call projected a sense of unity among allies, with Zelenskyy asserting that Putin is \”bluffing,\” underlying concerns
Trump Orders Crackdown on DC Homelessness, Advocates Warn of Rights Violations
President Donald Trump has announced an aggressive plan to clear homeless encampments from Washington, D.C., deploying 800 National Guard troops, taking control of the city’s police department, and vowing to use “involuntary commitment” to detain people sleeping in public.
Trump’s High-Stakes China Strategy Sees Short-Term Gains, but Xi Retains Key Leverage
President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy toward China has delivered short-term wins for the U.S. economy, but Chinese President Xi Jinping still wields significant advantages that could shape the long-term outcome of this geopolitical and economic standoff.
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