High-stakes US push for Ukraine peace meets hard limits in Moscow

A shooting incident near the White House critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard, with the suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. In response, Tom Homan, a prominent figure in Trump's immigration policy, challenged Democrats to confront him while dismissing concerns about potential prosecution.

President Trump convened his Cabinet amid controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in military strikes in the Caribbean that resulted in the deaths of survivors from a previous attack. Hegseth reportedly directed the mission to eliminate all individuals on board, which he later denied, calling the allegations 'fake news.'

Republican demands for stronger anti-abortion provisions in the extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies have emerged as a significant hurdle in bipartisan negotiations, complicating the GOP's health care agenda. This situation reflects the ongoing tensions within the party regarding health care policy and abortion rights.

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as part of efforts to negotiate peace in Ukraine. This meeting follows a series of productive discussions between U.S. negotiators and Ukrainian officials aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.

President Trump convened a meeting with his advisors to discuss the next steps regarding Venezuela, amid rising concerns from lawmakers about the administration's military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea. This comes after reports of a second military strike targeting a boat accused of drug trafficking, raising alarms about potential war crimes.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed concerns that upcoming talks between U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin may exert undue pressure on Ukraine to concede in ongoing negotiations. Kallas emphasized that the focus should remain on Russia's role in initiating the conflict and targeting civilians.

President Trump has emphasized comments made by former Attorney General Eric Holder, labeling him an 'Obama sycophant,' while urging Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster. This move is part of Trump's ongoing strategy to influence legislative processes amid concerns over potential Democratic actions to expand the Supreme Court.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a shooting incident near the White House, which has intensified the rhetoric from President Trump and America First Republicans regarding crime and immigration. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has been linked to the attack, prompting calls for stricter immigration policies.