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Trump and Zelenskyy meet at Mar-a-Lago, push Ukraine peace talks forward but key issues remain
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held substantive talks in Florida on a proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump described the negotiations as “very close” to an agreement, though thorny issues — including territorial and security guarantees — remain unresolved.

U.S. offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee amid ongoing peace negotiations
The United States proposed a 15-year security guarantee for Ukraine as part of a 20-point peace framework, while Zelenskyy pushed for an even longer commitment of up to 50 years to deter future Russian aggression.

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of sabotaging peace efforts with what he calls “typical Russian lies”
Following Trump’s meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian leader accused Moscow of spreading falsehoods — particularly a claim it had foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence — to undermine peace negotiations.

Opinion piece argues U.S. faces a “grand reckoning” under Trump’s leadership
A Guardian opinion argues that the current political era has exposed deep systemic and institutional weaknesses in U.S. governance and is prompting a long-overdue national reckoning.

Working Families Party sees 2026 as breakthrough election year
The progressive third party, buoyed by local wins in 2025 (including New York City and Dayton), is ramping up efforts to expand its influence in state legislatures and congressional races in 2026.

New York City prepares for its first Muslim mayor — Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani is set to take office as NYC’s first Muslim mayor, generating optimism and setting the stage for testing his Democratic-Socialist platform in a major U.S. city.

Trump claims U.S. struck a major facility in Venezuela, but details remain unverified
Trump asserted that U.S. forces hit a “big plant or facility” tied to drug trafficking in Venezuela, though specifics are unconfirmed and Venezuelan authorities have not responded.

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reflects on break with Trump
In her final days in Congress, Greene said she felt “naive” for believing Trump was a man of the people, marking a notable break with the president after years of loyalty.

Analysis: Trump’s 2025 climate claims criticized as misleading and scientifically unfounded
A Guardian analysis highlights a series of Trump administration statements and policies on climate — including invoking “global cooling” and promoting coal — that contrast sharply with scientific consensus.

FBI pipeline bomb suspect’s motive underscores political polarization
A Virginia man who confessed to placing pipe bombs outside both the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters said he acted out of anger toward the two major U.S. parties, illustrating enduring political extremism concerns.