Trump holds 2-hour call with Putin ahead of conversation with Zelenskyy

President Trump said the tone and spirit of his two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday about the war in Ukraine were “excellent,” and Russia and Ukraine would “immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire.” Mr. Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president said in a social media post, and Zelenskyy

Senate to try again to advance crypto bill after Democratic opposition

Washington — The Senate is expected to take a key procedural vote Monday evening on a crypto regulation bill after Democratic opposition tanked an initial attempt to advance the measure earlier this month amid concern over ties between the digital asset industry and the Trump family. The first-of-its-kind legislation, known as the GENIUS Act, would

Trump holds two-hour call with Putin ahead of conversation with Zelenskyy

President Trump said the tone and spirit of his two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday about the war in Ukraine were “excellent,” and Russia and Ukraine would “immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire.” Mr. Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president said in a social media post, and Zelenskyy

Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis raises questions about screening

Former President Joe Biden’s diagnosis with an advanced stage of prostate cancer that has metastasized, or spread, to his bones prompted an outpouring of concern and questions about his condition. Those questions include how long the cancer may have taken to develop and whether he was screened for it during earlier checkups.  While it’s unclear exactly

Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of U.S. Institute of Peace was illegal

Washington — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to take over the U.S. Institute of Peace, finding that the moves led by the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency were made by leaders who were illegally installed and lacked the legal authority to dismantle the organization. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell