The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.
Category: Trump, Donald J
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They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.
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Trump Posts Map Suggesting New Mexico Be Renamed as ‘New America’
The New York Times – On the Runway:The suggestion, posted on social media, appeared to be the latest in the president’s efforts to alter geographic names.
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Somewhere, Roy Cohn Is Smiling
The New York Times – On the Runway:Trump needed only one teacher.
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Fact-Checking Midterm Ads Referring to Jeffrey Epstein
The New York Times – On the Runway:Candidates have traded attacks on votes to releasing the Epstein files and political donations from those with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate
The New York Times – On the Runway:New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
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As War Grinds On, Trump Relishes Renovation Projects
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump is basking in the momentum of the various projects he has spurred around downtown Washington.
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With a Gerrymander Vanquished, Wisconsin Democrats Aim for Control
The New York Times – On the Runway:The swing state of Wisconsin had one of the most undemocratic State Assembly maps in the country. Now Democrats have a chance to take control of the legislature.
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In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push
The New York Times – On the Runway:As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.
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Former Labor Secretary Stoked Dysfunction and Toxicity, Department Report Finds
The New York Times – Business:Lori Chavez-DeRemer spent Labor Department funds on personal travel and tolerated harassment in the agency, its inspector general found.
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F.C.C. Asks Court to Toss ABC Suit Over Broadcast Licenses
The New York Times – Business:The network sued the agency last month to stop it from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air. The F.C.C. said the lawsuit was premature.
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Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices
The New York Times – Business:After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock driven mainly by the US war with Iran.