Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the Education Department

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Turkey to discuss reviving peace efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. Meanwhile, Axios reports that the Trump administration is secretly collaborating with Russia to draft a new 28-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict. Dr. Alexandra Filippenko, a political analyst, provides insights into the situation.

The Trump administration is proposing to suspend 38 universities, including Harvard and Yale, from a federal research partnership program due to their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices. An internal memo indicates that institutions openly engaging in DEI policies will be excluded from the Diplomacy Lab, which connects university researchers with state department policy offices.

Bipartisan support is increasing for the release of the Epstein files, with House lawmakers from both parties expected to back a bill that would mandate the disclosure of these documents. This legislative push comes amid ongoing public interest in the Epstein case, which involves serious allegations of sex trafficking and abuse.

The UN Security Council approved the Trump administration's plan for Gaza on Monday, marking a significant step towards international support for U.S. efforts to stabilize the region after two years of conflict. This approval is seen as crucial for moving Gaza towards peace and rebuilding efforts, as reported by France24 correspondent Jessica Le Masurier.

The complaint regarding the Eaton fire attributes the tragedy to a company's predesigned evacuation zones, which allegedly hindered timely evacuation orders for residents located east of Lake Avenue. This situation raises concerns about the effectiveness of emergency alert systems in critical situations, particularly in areas prone to such disasters.