Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin following his call with Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing recent drone attacks and ongoing peace negotiations in Ukraine, with the White House describing the conversation as constructive

Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump signals potential strike on Iran if weapons programs resume and calls on Hamas to lay down arms as the Gaza ceasefire plan enters its next phase

Leaders advance on security guarantees while territorial disputes in Donbas and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved, with temporary ceasefire proposals rejected by both the U.S. and Russia

Zelenskiy is expected to discuss the fate of the contested Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and other topics during the meeting at Trump’s Florida residence

The Ukrainian leader says key drafts on a peace framework and security guarantees are nearly complete, as territorial disputes and pressure on Russia top the agenda ahead of a potential breakthrough before the New Year

Ukraine’s president calls for a leaders-level meeting with Donald Trump to address unresolved territorial disputes and finalize a 20-point peace framework with U.S. and European support

The U.S. is seeking to void active asylum claims by deporting applicants to third countries, part of a broader immigration crackdown funded with $170 billion in new resources through 2029

The U.S. president warned Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to leave power, signaling that seized oil could be kept, sold, or used for U.S. strategic reserves amid ongoing military operations in the region.

The president says Greenland is vital to American security and has appointed a special envoy to advance U.S. interests, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Denmark and Greenland and heightened diplomatic tensions

Newly released Justice Department documents on Jeffrey Epstein heavily feature former president Bill Clinton while making limited reference to Donald Trump, prompting criticism over redactions, transparency and the scope of the disclosure

The White House “Presidential Walk of Fame” now features plaques attacking Democratic predecessors and even fellow Republican George W. Bush, drawing criticism for politicizing a historic space

Moscow criticizes U.S. oil tanker blockade on Venezuela, calling for dialogue and reaffirming support for Maduro, while China opposes unilateral pressure but offers no direct aid

Directed by Brett Ratner, the documentary is set for theatrical release on Jan. 30, 2026, before arriving on Prime Video. It focuses on the 20 days leading up to the 2025 inauguration, as Melania prepares to return to the role of First Lady.

No longer bound by an ideologically charged narrative used to serve America’s image as a beacon of democracy, Trump enjoys more flexibility to tilt to authoritarianism at home

House Democrats release images showing Trump, Clinton, Gates, and Bannon as Justice Department prepares to unveil more Epstein documents. Faces of women are redacted to protect victims’ identities

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban says President Trump’s new National Security Strategy accurately reflects Europe’s “civilizational-scale decline,” praising Washington’s tougher stance as others on the continent express shock

Moscow says President Trump’s updated National Security Strategy aligns closely with Russia’s own worldview, praising its stance on NATO, Ukraine and strategic stability while cautioning that parts of Washington may interpret it differently