Ukraine says it hopes to finalize a peace deal as U.S. and Russia hold new talks

A federal judge in California has ruled that the Trump administration must provide bond hearings to migrants detained by US immigration authorities, particularly those who were already residing in the country at the time of their detention. This decision allows these individuals to seek release on bond while their deportation cases are ongoing.

The US Justice Department's memo regarding military strikes against drug cartels in the Caribbean presents a legal justification that diverges from President Trump's narrative, framing the actions as self-defense for US allies without explicitly naming aggressors. This legal stance is based on the assertion that drug cartels are engaging in armed violence against the security forces of countries like Mexico, financed by cocaine shipments.

The U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into Arizona Senator Mark Kelly following comments made in a social media video where Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers encouraged military personnel to refuse unlawful orders. This directive was issued to the Navy Secretary, John Phelan, to review the potentially unlawful nature of Kelly's remarks.

Ukraine has announced that it has reached an understanding with the United States regarding a revised peace plan, as President Trump indicated that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Moscow to discuss the details further.

US President Donald Trump has dispatched special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to resolve outstanding issues related to a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. This initiative follows Trump's assertion that only a few points remain to be finalized in the negotiations to end the ongoing conflict.

The Trump administration has announced a new policy to retroactively vet refugees who have already been resettled in the United States, a move that immigration rights advocates claim targets some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. This policy raises concerns about the implications for those who have already established their lives in the U.S.

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to announce a new version of France's Universal National Service (SNU), emphasizing the need for moral forces to address rising global threats. This initiative aims to raise national awareness and readiness in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where civilian support for the military has been significant.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a newly proposed peace framework aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity for clear indications that Russia is committed to ending its aggressive actions before any agreement can be finalized.