House Republican after Witkoff's leaked Russia call: White House 'should be very concerned'

Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, is set to travel to Moscow as Ukraine-Russia peace talks show promising signs of progress. This visit comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the U.S. commitment to facilitating dialogue between the involved parties.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized the White House for lacking 'moral clarity' regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, urging the administration to take a stronger stance in support of Ukraine during peace negotiations. He expressed concerns that the current approach may undermine the democratic nation amidst the conflict.

Top U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Moscow for discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, following a productive day of negotiations with Ukrainian officials. This visit is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to establish a peace plan amid the protracted conflict.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a Ukrainian delegation held a meeting in Florida, described as 'very productive' by both sides, focusing on discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. No specific details were disclosed, and the meeting followed a series of diplomatic efforts to establish a peace framework.

An Afghan immigrant, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly shot and critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House on November 26, 2025. Prior to this incident, advocates had raised concerns about Lakanwal's mental health, indicating he was 'not functional as a person' and that his mental health crisis had gone unaddressed for over a year.

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) stated that a second U.S. military strike on survivors of an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean would be an illegal act, following reports of such an action. He emphasized the need for adherence to legal standards in military operations during an interview on CBS News’s 'Face the Nation.'

Ukrainian negotiators met with U.S. officials in Florida to discuss a proposed framework aimed at ending Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, amid increasing military pressure and recent deadly attacks in Kyiv. Key figures in the discussions included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, who engaged with the Ukrainian delegation on potential resolutions.

The Trump administration has announced an indefinite halt on immigration from Afghanistan following a shooting incident near the White House that left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured. The suspected shooter, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, reportedly entered the U.S. during the 2021 airlift. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding security and immigration policies.