Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.

Key Takeaways From Trump and Netanyahu's Meeting

US President Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for talks on Tuesday. The Israeli prime minister pressed the US to ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. Netanyahu was in Washington for the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime Iran hawk. Bloomberg's Dan Williams breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

At Graham’s Farewell, a Glimpse Into Power in Trump’s Washington

The political evolution of Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senator, both captivated and confused many of his old friends but reflected the changing order in the nation’s capital.

By Peter Baker

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Europeans are keen on nuclear collaboration with Emmanuel Macron. What if Marine Le Pen becomes president?

How absurdist memes turned into war propaganda

Trump’s and Iran’s social media posts on the conflict have become ‘a substitute for thought’, says one memetic pioneer

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

Trump’s attorneys asserted a 2024 high court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for actions taken in office shields him from liability in the case.

By Justin Jouvenal, Jeremy Roebuck

Decoding America: has Trump turned on Netanyahu? - podcast

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By Presented by Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy; produced by Daniel Semo, who also did the sound design and mix; the executive producer is Hannah Parkes

Trump meets Ukrainian, Israeli leaders as they pay respects to Lindsey Graham

President Trump holds talks with Ukrainian and Israeli leaders on the sidelines of Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.

By Greg Myre

Trump meets Netanyahu for a record seventh White House visit

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House for the first time since launching the war on Iran.

Zelenskyy says Putin 'lost the initiative' as Ukraine's tech industry reshapes the war

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Trump says meeting with Zelenskyy went very well

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By Iryna Vakuliuk

Israel says it asked Canada for permission for Netanyahu to use Canadian airspace

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Trump, DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83.3M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll

The Supreme Court recently rejected President Donald Trump's bid to hear his appeal of another $5 million verdict in favor of Carroll.

Trump offers mints to Vance during Lindsey Graham’s funeral service

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By Noopur Jambhekar

Trump Admits He 'Shouldn't Have' Shared Lindsey Graham’s Phone Number

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By Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff

Zelenskyy says he and Trump had ‘good meeting’ about Patriot missiles at White House

Zelenskyy is seeking vital U.S. weapons to strengthen his country’s ability to defend against Russian missile and drone strikes

By Bloomberg News

Deadline passes for Trump to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling

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By Steven J. Horowitz

Centre may table bill to make deepfakes, digital arrest separate offences

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By DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke - but global warming is loading wildfire dice

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Noah Kahan Slams Trump’s Use of His Song and Vows He’d “Never Approve”

The 29-year-old singer-songwriter commented on the president’s Instagram post to make his stance known.

By Nicole Fell

CJP volunteer moves Supreme Court alleging illegal detention, harassment

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Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky attend funeral for Lindsey Graham in Washington

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By Armando Tinoco

Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using His Song in Trump Promo Video

The administration used Kahan's "American Cars" to soundtrack photos of the president visiting General Motors’ flagship test site

By Charisma Madarang

Trump mourns Lindsey Graham as war hawk, golfing buddy at Washington funeral

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Zelensky Says He Told Trump Ukraine Needs Anti-Ballistic Systems, Missiles

Zelenskiy told reporters that Ukraine had drones that could destroy Iranian- and Russian-built drones, but needed more weapons to defend against ballistic missiles.

Trump, Netanyahu meet as new Iran attack complicates diplomacy

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Commentary: Latest excuse for US tariffs somehow arrives at the same conclusion as previous attempts

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine granted air-defence licences during ‘good' White House meeting with Trump

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David Tamihere faces two-month wait to find out if he will be retried

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Democrats start to panic and plan for MAGA midterm interference

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Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia

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NBI looking at possibility IEDs at DOJ, Senate connected to Sona

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Trump says meetings with Zelensky and Netanyahu were positive

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