Trump says U.S. officials will meet with Russia, Ukraine as peace plan talks continue

A leaked proposal from former President Donald Trump to extend ObamaCare subsidies has created significant challenges for GOP leaders on Capitol Hill, as they navigate the implications of this unexpected plan. The proposal is seen as a departure from the party's previous stance on health care reform, which has focused on dismantling the Affordable Care Act.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a significant return to the White House, meeting with President Donald Trump, marking a diplomatic reset after previous tensions following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This visit underscores a shift in U.S.-Saudi relations amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges involving Iran, China, and Russia.

Russia has issued a warning that it may reject the U.S.-Ukraine peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump if the key understandings from the Alaska summit with President Putin are not honored. This statement reflects ongoing tensions in the negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

A Dartmouth government professor expressed concern over the noticeable absence of young people at protests against former President Trump, suggesting that this trend indicates a need for new strategies in opposing his policies beyond traditional demonstrations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested a federal court to vacate a rule established during the Biden administration that imposes stricter limits on soot pollution. This move comes as the agency argues that the procedural aspects of the rule were not properly followed.

Former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes criticized the Trump administration's 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine, labeling it a 'surrender plan' during an interview on MS NOW. Rhodes emphasized that the proposal, developed without Ukrainian input, fails to genuinely seek peace and instead capitulates to Russian demands.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to engage in peace discussions with former President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This comes amid a backdrop of heightened tensions and a pressing U.S. peace proposal deadline set for Thanksgiving.

Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, reportedly informed Yuri Ushakov, a senior Kremlin official, that peace in Ukraine would necessitate territorial concessions, specifically regarding Donetsk, during a phone call on October 14. Witkoff suggested that these concessions were essential for a successful peace deal while encouraging a more optimistic framing of discussions with Trump.