Morning coverage was defined by a shift from the previous day's Russian escalation to the start of high-stakes diplomacy in Florida. Editors initially focused on Tehran’s declaration of 'total war' and a severe winter storm disrupting the Northeast, but the narrative quickly consolidated around President Trump’s summit with President Zelenskyy. By mid-afternoon, a clear editorial divide emerged: mainstream outlets analyzed Zelenskyy’s twenty-point peace plan, while conservative media prioritized allegations of a $110 million Somali-linked aid fraud in Minnesota, targeting Governor Tim Walz. This domestic counter-narrative intensified as the FBI increased resources in the region. Evening reports focused on the diplomatic sequence at Mar-a-Lago, emphasizing Trump’s 'productive' phone call with Vladimir Putin as a precursor to his meeting with Zelenskyy. Editors ended the day highlighting Trump’s optimistic assertion that a deal is 'closer than ever,' despite acknowledged 'thorny issues' regarding territorial rifts and nuclear controls.