WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is resurfacing his argument that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to continue on the battlefield. Trump made the comment while discussing his new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump has long had a tortured relationship with the Ukrainian leader, and says he expects Zelenskyy…… MORE
Israel Launches Strikes in Gaza Ceasefire’s Latest Test as Hospitals Say 24 Killed
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on Oct. 10. Health officials in Gaza said at least 24 people were killed and at least 54 wounded, including children. Israel says it launched the strikes after an “armed terrorist”…… MORE
Epstein’s Accusers Grapple With Complex Emotions About Promised Release of Justice Department Files
Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein. Marina Lacerda publicly identified herself less than three months ago as someone who was abused by Epstein. She says the abuse started when she was 14 and ended when he told her she was too old, at the age of…… MORE
Trump Pledge to ‘Immediately’ End Protections for Minnesota Somalis Sparks Fear and Legal Questions
President Donald Trump has pledged to end temporary legal protections for Somalis in Minnesota, sparking fear in the state’s immigrant community. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he would strip Somali residents of their Temporary Protected Status, which protects immigrants from deportation. Experts and state leaders have criticized the move as legally questionable and…… MORE
Brazil’s Ex-President Bolsonaro Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Escape and Avoid 27-Year Prison Term
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro over claims he was planning to escape before starting his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. Bolsonaro, who has been under house arrest, was taken to the federal police headquarters in Brasilia on Saturday after his ankle…… MORE