President Donald Trump and his administration continued negotiations with Ukraine and Russia this week to arrive at a peace agreement to end the conflict between the two countries.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, envoy of Middle East Steve Witkov and national security adviser Mike Waltz met with Russian officials in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss how to end the war, but Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said. In Kiev, where the envoy met with Ukrainian officials, he said on Wednesday's peace agreement.
The meeting raised tensions between the US and Ukraine, when Ukrainian President Volody Mee Zelensky told reporters in Turkey that “no one will decide anything behind our backs,” and Ukraine was forced to surge in the US and Russia He claimed he was not invited to the meeting. Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not agree to the deal unless Ukraine is part of the consultation.
Trump's frustration with Zelenksy escalates as we put pressure on Ukraine to reach a peace deal
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Voldimia Zelenki were sparred in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. (Getty Images)
In response, both Trump and Zelensky traded barbs. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, but Trump hinted that Ukraine began the war and called Zelenki a “dictator.” Meanwhile, Zelensky argued that Trump was dispersing “disinformation” in Russia.
Still, the Trump administration defended its decision to meet with Russia and argued that negotiations should proceed.
“Unless you're talking to Russia, how are you going to end the war?” Vice President JD Vance said at a conservative political action meeting near the country's capital on Thursday. “You have to talk to everyone involved in the battle, if you really want to end the conflict.”
This is what happened at the White House this week.
Weeding unconstitutional regulations
Trump on Wednesday called on federal agencies to assess regulations that could violate the constitution, demanding that the administration seek to reduce the deficit.
Senior administration officials told Fox News Digital that the order was the first of its kind and an attempt by the government to prevent the removal of weapons against the American people. The agency must submit a list to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within 60 days of all regulations that may be unconstitutional.
The OMB Information and Regulation Authority (OIRA) and the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will oversee this effort and investigate federal agency regulations.
Trump signs to sign the directional body of executive orders in order to pursue regulations that violate the constitution
President Donald Trump says that his son Xæa-xii joined him and listened to him in his White House oval office on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Washington's oval office. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Doge officials of federal agencies will catalogue regulations that can violate the constitution and deliver lists to OMB. After 60 days, OIRA will pass the list of regulations, make individual decisions that are unconstitutional and begin the process of repealing regulations on a case-by-case basis.
I oversee administrative regulations and the newly created Doge aims to eliminate government waste, fraud and spending.
Expanding IVF coverage
Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to consider the Domestic Policy Council's method of in vitro fertilization known as IVF, making it more affordable and accessible to Americans.
“Americans need reliable access to IVFs and affordable treatment options, as the cost per cycle ranges from $12,000 to $25,000,” the executive order said. “Providing support, awareness and access to affordable fertility treatments will help these families navigate their path to becoming parents with hope and confidence.”
“Promise is maintained”: Trump signs “actively” and “actively” to make IVF more affordable and accessible
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday, making IVF more affordable and accessible. (Getty Images)
For domestic policy, the president's assistant will provide policy recommendations within 90 days that aim to “protect IVF access and actively reduce out-of-pocket and health planning costs for IVF treatment.”
Terminate taxpayer funds for illegal immigration
Trump has also signed an executive order to prevent taxpayer benefits from illegal immigrants in order to better protect the interests of American citizens.
The directive determines whether federal agencies provide economic benefits to illegal immigrants and administer “corrective actions” to prevent these federal funds from strengthening illegal immigrants. I'm demanding that you take it soon. Similarly, the order directs agencies to implement more stringent eligibility verifications to prevent these benefits from being illegally sent to people in the United States.
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The order did not identify any particular interests. He also notes that illegal immigrants are largely prohibited from being eligible for welfare programs. However, the order states without providing evidence that past administrations “repetitively lower the targets of its laws, resulting in inappropriate spending of important taxpayer resources.”
“My administration supports the rule of law, prevents waste of resources for hard-earned taxpayers and protects benefits for US citizens in need, including disabled and veterans,” the order states. It's there.
“President Trump is committed to protecting federal public benefits for truly needy American citizens, including people with disabilities and veterans,” the White House fact sheet for the executive order said.
