Diplomacy
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You Vote: Trump meets Tuesday with Zelensky and Netanyahu. Which war, Ukraine or Iran, ends first?
Trump and Netanyahu will be talking about the conflict in Iran, efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, and the framework agreement for peace in Lebanon.
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All senators invited to Zelensky meeting on Capitol Hill this week: Report
The meeting comes as Zelensky visits the nation's capital to pay his respects to the late-South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly earlier this month. His funeral will take place at the Washington National Cathedral earlier Tuesday.
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Former Clinton CIA Director James Woolsey dies at the age of 84
Woolsey's wife, Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey, told several outlets that her husband, who served as CIA director from 1993 to 1995, died Tuesday from a stroke. His health had already been declining in recent years because of “Havana syndrome."
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You Vote: With the situation between Russia and Ukraine, are you optimistic the war could end soon?
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Monday that he “finally” got an answer to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands for peace during their meeting last week in Moscow, though he didn't announce what those demands were.
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US ambassador to Ukraine to resign after three years in post
Brink has not commented on reports of her impending resignation, but she has served in the role since May 2022.
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From the Panama Canal to TikTok, China wants to keep its bargaining chips
China appears poised to use Panama Canal ports and TikTok as bargaining chips in Trump’s tariff war.
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United Kingdom issues rare travel warning for citizens looking to visit the US
"You should comply with all entry, visa and other conditions of entry," the advisory said. "The authorities in the US set and enforce entry rules strictly. You may be liable to arrest or detention if you break the rules."
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Career State Dept official says judge’s deportation pause endangers U.S. foreign policy
The long-time official warned that the judge’s ruling could interrupt negotiations with El Salvador and Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
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You Vote: After today's phone call between Trump and Putin, do you think a ceasefire is imminent?
An energy and infrastructure ceasefire appears to refer to a cessation of attacks on those types of facilities while a maritime ceasefire presumably would be the end of Ukrainian strikes on the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
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Rubio accuses South African ambassador of being a 'race-baiting politician' over Trump comments
The ambassador also claimed Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement was a white supremacist movement sparked out of the increasing diversity in the United States.
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Ceasefire in Russia's war possible following Ukraine's acceptance of U.S. ceasefire deal
Ukraine's acceptance of a ceasefire came nearly two weeks after President Trump had Ukrainian President Zelensky removed from the White House during a rambunctious discussion after Zelensky demanded more funding. Now, Zelensky says he genuinely wants a ceasefire.
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You Vote: Do you think that there will soon be a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia?
Ukrainian diplomats signaled their willingness to agree to a 30-day preliminary ceasefire with Russia as part of their negotiations with American officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
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US agrees to lift pause on intelligence sharing and military assistance with Ukraine
The news comes after the U.S. paused all aid for Ukraine, including weapons that are on their way and in Poland, last week.