U.S. envoy gives Russian aides tips on how to sell Ukraine deal to President Trump: Report
A U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, reportedly provided Kremlin officials with advice on how to present a Ukraine peace deal to President Trump.
According to Bloomberg, Witkoff had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Foreign Policy Chief of Staff Yuri Ushakov shared strategies on how to approach the U.S. president. They suggested putting together a “Trump plan for peace” based on the recent Gaza peace deal.
White House
The interview for the Fed chair has concluded, and President Trump’s decision is anticipated before Christmas.
Additionally, Trump’s record tariff increase is set to be reviewed by the Supreme Court as the White House prepares for the ruling.
In another legal matter, an appeals court upheld a $1 million fine against Trump in a case deemed ‘frivolous’ involving former President Clinton and James Comey.
World stage
Islamic groups and other leaders have urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to revoke the designation of CAIR as a ‘terrorist’ organization, calling it defamatory.
Capitol Hill
House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Israel alliance, noting that anti-Semitism needs to be actively addressed.
All of America
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) executives criticized the principal of a Virginia Beach school for an alleged plot to lure and ambush ICE agents.
In a separate incident, a Texas Democrat, a new face in the political scene, was arrested for vandalizing President Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
As the Democratic Party looks to the future, discussions are ongoing about strategies to maintain momentum after their recent successes in the off-year elections.
Families are feeling the effects of rising living costs, compounded by a drop in household incomes.
