Rebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal

Indiana Republicans have blocked a redistricting effort that would have favored their party, prompting former President Trump to express his disapproval, stating he hopes the Senate leader responsible loses in future elections. This rejection signifies a notable shift in the state's political landscape, distancing local Republicans from Trump's influence.

A judge has ruled that former President Trump unlawfully ended a FEMA disaster prevention program, which was designed to enhance the resilience of localities against natural disasters. This decision comes after twenty states challenged the termination of the program, highlighting the ongoing legal disputes surrounding federal disaster management policies.

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine war have intensified, with former President Donald Trump expressing impatience for a peace deal. Recent discussions between Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials have focused on establishing a security framework for postwar Ukraine, indicating a potential shift in negotiations.

The Trump administration is reshaping American diplomacy, particularly regarding its relationships with Europe, as discussed in a recent NPR episode featuring correspondents Greg Myre and Eleanor Beardsley. The focus is on the evolving U.S. stance towards Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions with Russia and the implications for European alliances.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is engaging with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders to discuss a vision for peace amid ongoing territorial tensions with Russia. This dialogue comes as European leaders are pushing for a more assertive stance from the U.S. regarding Ukraine's situation.

The U.S. Coast Guard has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, an action confirmed by President Donald Trump, who stated it is part of a broader strategy to increase pressure on Nicolás Maduro's regime. This seizure has been condemned by the Venezuelan government, which labeled it an act of piracy.

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's three nephews, Franqui Flores, Carlos Flores, and Efrain Campo, as part of an escalating pressure campaign against the Maduro regime. This announcement follows the U.S. military's recent seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, signaling a significant increase in military and economic actions against Venezuela.

The U.S. has intensified its pressure on Nicolás Maduro's regime by seizing a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, which had been under U.S. sanctions for years. This operation, confirmed by President Trump, marks a significant escalation in U.S. military actions in the region. The tanker, named Skipper, will be taken to a U.S. port following the boarding by military and law enforcement personnel.