Week in Politics: Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan; upcoming Epstein files release

A violent riot in downtown Chicago resulted in eight people being shot and one death, prompting President Trump to claim that residents are calling for federal assistance. The unrest has also left multiple police officers injured during the weekend's events.

President Trump recently expressed support for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's potential return to politics, despite her announcement to resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, following a breakdown in loyalty with Trump and the Republican Party.

President Donald Trump announced that his 28-point peace plan for Ukraine is not a 'final offer,' giving President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a deadline until Thanksgiving to accept the proposal. Trump indicated that if Zelenskyy does not agree, he may continue the conflict with Russia. This statement reflects ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine.

President Trump announced that his 28-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war is not a 'final offer,' indicating ongoing negotiations. He has set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept the proposal, which aims to resolve the conflict that has persisted for nearly four years.

Democrats achieved a significant legislative victory by compelling the Trump administration to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the focus now shifts to ensuring the Justice Department complies with this mandate through various tactics, including letters and potential lawsuits.

President Donald Trump expressed his disagreement with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's philosophy during an interview, referring to her as a 'nice person' following her unexpected resignation from Congress, effective January 5, 2026. Greene's resignation stems from a breakdown in loyalty with Trump and the Republican Party, marking a significant shift in her political stance.

President Donald Trump stated that his administration's peace proposal for Ukraine and Russia is not his 'final offer,' indicating ongoing negotiations. He has set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept the 28-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict with Russia.

Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized President Trump's 28-point peace proposal aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, claiming it favors Russian interests and undermines Ukraine's position. Bolton described the plan as a betrayal, stating that it could not have been better crafted by the Russians themselves.