The president clearly had a lot to brain dump before bedtime.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 18.08.2025.
It displays 235 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.08.2025 โข Zelenskyy-Putin Meeting Orchestrated
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US media on August 18 predominantly focused on the high-stakes White House summit between President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European and NATO leaders. Early reports highlighted Trump's pressure on Zelenskyy to concede Crimea and forgo NATO membership to end the conflict quickly. Discussions throughout the day evolved to include the prospect of trilateral talks with Russian President Putin, a development linked to previous days' reports of Trump's shifting stance post-Putin summit. Coverage noted Trump hinting at "very good protection" or security guarantees for Ukraine, including a potential for US troops for peacekeeping. The day culminated with significant reports of Trump actively arranging a direct meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, even pausing the White House summit to make a call to Putin, signaling an intensified personal role in brokering a peace resolution for the Russia-Ukraine war.
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The Daily Beast
The president clearly had a lot to brain dump before bedtime.
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04:03โขKyiv's Concession Path
โจUS media largely centers on the unfolding White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, joined by European leaders. Reports indicate Trump is pressuring Zelenskyy to concede Crimea and agree to forgo NATO membership to end the war swiftly (CNN, NY Post). This comes as the US may offer security guarantees amidst these high-stakes negotiations (Washington Post). The conservative media continues to amplify President Trump's rhetoric regarding these talks (Fox News, Breitbart).
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The president places the onus of ending the war on Zelenskyy ahead of Monday's White House meeting.
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The Daily Beast
The president clearly had a lot to brain-dump before bedtime.
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The Ukrainian president will be joined at the White House on Monday by several key European leaders, as they look to find an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin proposed that Ukraine cede a region to stop the fighting. President Trump said that would be up to Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he meets today.
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A new report shows how much prices for the same medical service can vary at different hospitals and surgery centers.
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President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
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Diaspora Africans in the U.S. fear the tax will make it harder to send funds for babies, food and health care to their families overseas.
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New York Post
A 15-year-old boy has been killed and the rest of his family injured in a Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, local officials said Monday.
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Los Angeles Times
Despite mounting pressure to move the 2028 Olympics, steep financial penalties and historical precedent make it unlikely host L.A. could back out.
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
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โPresident Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight.โ
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07:38โขKyiv's Diplomatic Crossroads
โจThe US media remains heavily concentrated on the White House meeting between President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Reports indicate intense pressure on Zelenskyy to end the Russia-Ukraine war swiftly, with Trump suggesting it could happen almost immediately (ABC News, NY Post). Discussions revolve around a potential land deal proposed by Putin, shifting decision pressure to Kyiv, alongside considerations of security guarantees (NYTimes, NPR). Conservative outlets amplify Trump's stance on these peace talks (Fox News).
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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss how to end Russiaโs three-year war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine's leader is scheduled to meet with President Trump and his advisers in the Oval Office alone before an expanded meeting with European leaders.
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Ukraine's leader is scheduled to meet with President Trump and his advisers in the Oval Office alone before an expanded meeting with European leaders.
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Associated Press
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is bringing with him to the White House an extraordinary cadre of European leaders to show U.S.
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The Boston Globe
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Protests against migrant hotels continued again across England as native Britons rage over the government putting local women and children at risk by placing unvetted young male asylum seekers in their midst.
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Associated Press
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Associated Press
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White supremacist tropes and ironic viral jokes illustrate the administration's project of redefining who belongs in the United States.
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This summer, European states hiked military spending and swallowed a poor trade deal in order to win favor with Donald Trump. Yet the US presidentโs negotiations with Vladimir Putin all but ignored their proposals.
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The Daily Beast
The Ukrainian president is reportedly planning to ditch his military-style sweatshirt for a black jacket to avoid another White House showdown.
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This summer, European states hiked military spending and swallowed a poor trade deal in order to win favor with Donald Trump. Yet the US presidentโs negotiations with Vladimir Putin all but ignored their proposals.
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09:49โขKyiv's Crossroads Summit
โจThe US media remains focused on the high-stakes White House meeting between President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Discussions center on potential peace terms for the Russia-Ukraine war, with Trump reportedly setting out conditions and pressure on Zelenskyy to end the conflict quickly (Newsweek, NY Post). Reports also highlight European leaders feeling blindsided by recent Trump-Putin talks and concerns over Zelenskyy's approach to the negotiations (Jacobin, USA Today).
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Leaders in Washington, D.C., say they're striving to maintain calm as growing numbers of National Guard soldiers deploy to the city. President Trump hasn't said how he wants this "crisis" to end.
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Lahione Soto, of the Dominican Republic, died after he was shot by the cop outside a residential building in Washington Heights.
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The comeback campaign sets the stage for a 2026 special election that could decide control of the Senate.
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President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders at the White House on Monday. Follow live updates.
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The officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call Sunday, and a suspect was taken into custody, police said.
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The Daily Beast
Trump and Zelensky are set to meet after their explosive fallout in February, but now a third player has entered the game.
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The New York Times
President Volodymyr Zelenskyโs last Oval Office office meeting ended in acrimony. European leaders rushed to join him in a show of support.
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The Washington Post
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Breitbart News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlightedย a wave of Russian drone strikes on four regions of his country on Monday, hours before he is expected to meet with American President Donald Trump to broker a peace agreement with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin.
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President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday. Follow live updates.
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The Daily Wire
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Donbas: The object of Putinโs desire and the crux of his war
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12:25โขWhite House Summit: Ukraine's Future
โจThe US media continues its concentrated focus on the high-stakes White House meeting between President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders concerning the Russia-Ukraine war. Discussions center on potential peace terms, with Trump reportedly pressing Zelenskyy for a swift resolution (ABC News, Breitbart). Concerns remain among European allies regarding unclear US security guarantees and past Trump-Putin talks, emphasizing the critical nature of these current negotiations (NYTimes, Washington Post, Jacobin).
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The New York Times
President Volodymyr Zelenskyโs last Oval Office office meeting ended in acrimony. European leaders rushed to join him in a show of support.
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Donbas: The object of Putinโs desire and the crux of his war
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The president promoted inaccurate claims about mail-in voting to justify his plans for the executive order.
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Los Angeles Times
Aymann Ismail
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The Washington Post
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Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | Aug. 18, 2025
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The New York Times
President Volodymyr Zelenskyโs last Oval Office office meeting ended in acrimony. European leaders rushed to join him in a show of support.
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Follow The Postโs live updates on the Trump administration as the president meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies at the White House on Monday.
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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top European leaders are in Washington for make-or-break meetings with President Trump over the Russian invasion.
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Donbas: The object of Putinโs desire and the crux of his war
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday, August 18.
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President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday. Follow live updates.
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Donbas: The object of Putinโs desire and the crux of his war
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13:35โขHigh-Stakes Ukraine Summit
โจUS media attention is dominated by the ongoing high-stakes White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, joined by European and NATO leaders. Coverage emphasizes discussions on potential terms to swiftly end the Russia-Ukraine war, including considerations of territory for peace (ABC News, Boston Globe, CBS, NYTimes, USA Today). The context of Trump's shifting stance and prior Trump-Putin talks are highlighted as influential factors in these critical negotiations (NYTimes, Jacobin, The Atlantic).
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The Daily Beast
The Ukrainian leader made his first concession to President Donald Trump after White House officials reportedly put pressure on him to wear a suit.
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Follow The Postโs live updates on the Trump administration as the president meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies at the White House on Monday.
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The Washington Post
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One America News
President Donald Trump stated on Monday that โconfronting and destroyingโ Hamas is the only way to secure the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.
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Trump Promised 'Reciprocal' Tariffs. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
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Donald Trump has spent the last seven months flooding our food, water, and air with all kinds of very real, very horrible pollutants, including numerous cancer-causing chemicals โ the exact opposite of โmaking America healthy again.โ
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The New York Times
President Volodymyr Zelenskyโs last Oval Office office meeting ended in acrimony. European leaders rushed to join him in a show of support.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the White House for his high-stakes meeting with President Donald J. Trump.
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Breitbart News
There is a โreasonable chance of ending the warโ if talks with European leaders go well today, Trump said.
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The Daily Beast
European leaders arriving at the White House were met by the Chief of Protocol, Monica Crowley.
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Follow The Postโs live updates on the Trump administration as the president meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies at the White House on Monday.
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The Washington Post
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New York Post
Zelensky said there were โtwo partsโ that Kyiv needs as part of any peace deal, including a โstrong Ukrainian armyโ featuring Western weaponry, training and intelligence sharing, and also persistent backing of โbig countries.โ
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Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under mandatory evacuation orders, as the National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Erin could bring tall waves topping 15 to 20 feet.
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14:27โขUkraine Peace Triangle Forms
โจUS media widely reports on the White House summit between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, noting a notably friendlier tone than previous encounters (NY Post). Discussions are now largely centered on the prospect of trilateral talks involving Putin to potentially end the Russia-Ukraine war (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, Fox News, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News). Trump has hinted at providing Ukraine with "very good protection" or security guarantees, fostering optimism for a resolution (ABC News).
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Has the Trump administration misread Moscow?
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The Washington Post
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One America News
President Donald Trump emphasized that Washington, D.C., is evolving into a much safer and less crime-plagued territory following his directives for a federal crackdown on crime in the district, which currently ranks fourth in the nation for homicide rates.
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The Daily Beast
European leaders arriving at the White House were met by the Chief of Protocol, Monica Crowley.
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President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday. Follow live updates.
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The New York Times
President Trump is meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky and an extraordinary delegation of leaders who rushed to Washington to advocate for Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump holds a joint meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday, August 18.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump holds a joint meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday, August 18.
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The Daily Beast
The president met with the Ukrainian leader in the Oval Office after sitting down with Putin last week.
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New York Post
Follow The Postโs live updates on the Trump administration as the president meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies at the White House on Monday.
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Donbas: The object of Putinโs desire and the crux of his war
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President Trump said he thought there was a "reasonable chance" of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine if Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to trilateral talks with the U.S.
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The Washington Post
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President Trump said he thought there was a "reasonable chance" of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine if Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to trilateral talks with the U.S.
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15:36โขTrilateral Peace Path Explored
โจThe US media remains focused on the White House summit between President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Discussions largely center on the prospect of trilateral talks with Russian President Putin to resolve the conflict, with both Trump and Zelenskyy expressing optimism for a resolution (Fox News, NY Post, NPR, The Daily Wire, Washington Post, Boston Globe, AP News). The ongoing negotiations highlight key issues such as potential land deals and US security guarantees for Ukraine (NPR, The Daily Wire, Washington Post).
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LingLong Wei alleges in a lawsuit Michigan State ignored her safety protocol concerns when she worked with pesticides and herbicides.
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The New York Times
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a full prisoner exchange was essential to ending the war. Other European leaders expressed support for a cease-fire.
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Los Angeles Times
Jill Filipovic
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President Donald Trump has vowed to end the use of mail-in ballots, labeling them a โscam,โ while pleading to restore โhonesty and integrity back to our elections,โ in a lengthy Truth Social post.
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Hamas says it has agreed to new ceasefire proposal as mediators push to renew talks
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump holds a joint meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday, August 18.
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Los Angeles Times
Jenny G. Zhang
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The Daily Beast
The president met with the Ukrainian leader in the Oval Office after sitting down with Putin last week.
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House Oversight Chair says Justice Department to start providing Epstein-related records on Friday
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A White House photo conveniently placed an Air Force One model in front of the 79-year-old presidentโs swollen ankles.
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Follow The Postโs live updates on the Trump administration as the president meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies at the White House on Monday.
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17:01โขUkraine Peace Talks: Troops Option
โจThe US media remains primarily focused on the ongoing White House summit involving President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Discussions revolve around potential trilateral talks with Russian President Putin to resolve the conflict (Breitbart, Boston Globe, AP News). Zelenskyy reports a "good" conversation regarding security guarantees for Ukraine (Fox News, NY Post, The Daily Wire), while Trump indicated he won't rule out sending troops for peace (CNN).
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the State Departmentโs decision to suspend visitor visas from Gaza on Sunday, citing evidence that a percentage of Gazan applicants and visa holders have ties to Islamist terrorist groups in the region.
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President Trump said he thought there was a "reasonable chance" of ending the war between Russia and Ukraine if Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to trilateral talks with the U.S.
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Trump caught on hot mic talking about making a deal with Putin
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | Aug. 18, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office to discuss certain terms, address objections, and explore strategic measures aimed at bringing the ongoing RussiaโUkraine war to a resolution.
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Reason
Colorado Wants To Make Its Garbage Cleaner. A New Regulation Might Just Make It Pricier and Dirtier.
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New York Post
Follow The Postโs live updates on the Trump administration as the president meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies at the White House on Monday.
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Associated Press
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President Trump made the announcement after a day of talks with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and a delegation of top European officials. He said he would meet with the two leaders afterward, but did not say when.
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U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed reports that he called Russian President Putin during his meeting with European leaders and said that a sit down between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war is being arranged.
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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top European leaders are in Washington for make-or-break meetings with President Trump over the Russian invasion.
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19:20โขPutin-Zelenskyy Meeting Arranged
โจThe US media continues to center on President Trump's active role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with significant reports of him arranging a direct meeting between President Putin and President Zelenskyy (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, NPR, NY Post, AP News, Newsweek, USA Today). This development follows his White House summit with Zelenskyy and European leaders (CBS, One America News Network). While Russia reportedly rejects NATO-style security guarantees (Fox News), media outlets note a focused effort toward peace negotiations (The Daily Wire).
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NBC News
LingLong Wei alleges in a lawsuit Michigan State ignored her safety protocol concerns when she worked with pesticides and herbicides.
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One America News
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and other European leaders on Monday in the East Room of the White House, following his Friday meeting with the Russian president. As the nations work toward a peace agreement, the back-to-back talks highlight a renewed diplomatic effort to halt the killing.
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Zelenskyy's previous White House visit ended in acrimony. This time, both he and Trump seemed determined to avoid a public debacle.
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President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, presenting a united front amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Follow live updates.
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One America News
Judges for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Louisiana's request to enforce its long-stalled congressional redistricting map, delivering a setback for Republicans in the state by ruling that the plan amounts to unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
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The Ukrainian president had a new strategyโand backup from alliesโduring his meeting with Trump.
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The Daily Beast
John Bolton tells the Daily Beast Podcast why Vladimir Putin had the edge during his summit with the president last week.
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The New York Times
President Volodymyr Zelensky and a delegation of European leaders went to the White House, as President Trump pressed for a deal with President Vladimir Putin.
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After receiving his work permit, Singh was able to secure a Commercial Driverโs License in California, DHS said.
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The Daily Beast
John Bolton tells the Daily Beast Podcast why Vladimir Putin had the edge during his summit with the president last week.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump says the U.S. could support a European force in Ukraine to maintain a lasting peace in Russiaโs war.
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Keegan Bradley, 39, will be the youngest captain of a Ryder Cup squad since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
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But legal experts say the president lacks the constitutional authority to do so.
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One America News
President Donald Trumpโs โbold pro-growth agendaโ in his second term was highlighted by the White House on Monday. The White House emphasized that American businesses are hitting unprecedented heights, with earnings far surpassing expectations and the stock market climbing to new records.
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Trump threatens to end mail-in voting, although states set election laws.
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22:01โขDiplomacy's Complex Path
โจUS media continues to focus on President Trump's White House summit with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders, addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While reports confirm ongoing arrangements for a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, Newsweek), some outlets note limited progress on core issues (NYTimes), with Zelenskyy pushing for unconditional talks (CNN). Coverage also highlights Trump's direct call to Putin during the summit (HuffPost), and domestic discussions about his push to end mail-in voting (NPR, USA Today).
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The Daily Beast
John Bolton tells the Daily Beast Podcast why Vladimir Putin had the edge during his summit with the president last week.
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The New York Times
European leaders had rushed to Washington to support President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in talks with President Trump about ending the war.
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The New York Times
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine pressed for security guarantees in a cordial meeting with President Trump and European leaders.
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Los Angeles Times
Jasveen Sangha, a drug dealer dubbed the โKetamine Queen,โ has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drug that ultimately led actor Matthew Perry to suffer a fatal overdose in 2023.
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