Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia supports the proposed 30-day cease-fire plan put forth by the United States and Ukraine in theory, but believes further discussions are needed. President Donald Trump called it “a very positive statement” and signaled his readiness to speak with Putin.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to move forward. This comes as a judge orders the administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers who were fired from six federal agencies.
Amid rising tensions over tariffs, Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with his G7 counterparts in Canada. In response to retaliatory tariffs, Trump states he is “not going to bend at all” and threatens a 200 percent tariff on European wine, champagne, and spirits if the EU proceeds with a planned 50 percent tariff on American whiskey.
Nearly 100 protesters were arrested Thursday after storming the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan. They had gathered to denounce the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who is currently facing deportation by the Department of Homeland Security.