President Donald Trump and his administration worked on advancing negotiations with Ukraine and Russia in an effort to reach a peace deal to end the conflict between the two countries. Meetings took place between Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and officials from Russia and Ukraine. However, tensions rose between the U.S. and Ukraine when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed disappointment at not being included in the talks, stating that Ukraine must be part of any deal. Trump and Zelenskyy exchanged criticisms, with Trump implying that Ukraine started the war and calling Zelenskyy a “dictator,” while Zelenskyy accused Trump of spreading Russian “disinformation.”
Despite the friction, the Trump administration defended its decision to engage with Russia, arguing that it is necessary to talk to all parties involved in the conflict to bring it to a close. The administration believes that negotiations with Russia are essential in the efforts to reach a peace deal. At the same time, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review and eliminate regulations that may violate the Constitution, aiming to cut red tape and prevent the government from being leveraged against the American people. The order requires agencies to submit a list of potentially unconstitutional regulations to the Office of Management and Budget for further examination.
Another executive order signed by Trump aimed to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable and accessible for Americans. The order directed the Domestic Policy Council to explore ways to reduce costs and improve access to IVF treatments, which can be prohibitively expensive for many families. Additionally, Trump signed an order to ensure that taxpayer benefits are not used to support illegal immigrants, emphasizing the need to protect the interests of American citizens. The directive requires federal agencies to assess if federally funded programs are providing financial benefits to illegal immigrants and take corrective action to prevent such occurrences.
The Trump administration continued to push forward its agenda by addressing various issues through executive orders. These included weeding out unconstitutional regulations, making IVF treatments more affordable, and preventing taxpayer funding from benefiting illegal immigrants. By engaging in negotiations with Ukraine and Russia, the administration sought to bring an end to the conflict between the two countries. While tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine escalated over the exclusion of Ukraine from talks, the administration defended its strategy of involving Russia in discussions. Overall, the administration remained committed to advancing its policy objectives and addressing key issues affecting Americans.
