At the G7 summit, European leaders are pressing Donald Trump to refocus on ending the war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron is among those urging the US president to take up a proposal for him to host talks in the US between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump Comments on Ukraine War
Trump repeated familiar language about the conflict, lamenting "the great antipathy" between Zelenskyy and Putin that makes a settlement difficult. He vowed to do what he could, saying Moscow "should make a deal" and noting that Russia has "lost a great many people, just like Ukraine." Trump spoke to both leaders on Sunday before the summit and claimed both were open to a meeting. He described the death toll as "ridiculous." The US president has lost patience with his inability to force a deal where Ukraine gives up territory it has not lost on the battlefield.
Georgia Senate Primary Runoff
Georgia's Republican primary runoff voters chose Trump-aligned US Representative Mike Collins over former college football coach Derek Dooley to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November's midterm elections. They also selected billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson over Trump-backed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones to face Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Minnesota Immigration Crackdown Charges
Fifteen people in Minnesota were charged with conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers over their response to a controversial immigration enforcement crackdown. Prosecutors allege the defendants were part of two Minneapolis-based "antifa" groups that "violently oppose immigration law enforcement."
Plot to Attack White House UFC Event
The Department of Justice charged five men over an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House with guns and explosive-laden drones. The plot aimed to kill government officials and attendees.
Trump Administration Voting Rights Attacks
Experts are alarmed by the Trump administration's broad-front attack on US voting rights, including justice department lawsuits, FBI investigations, and an executive order limiting voting by mail. These moves mirror Trump's false claims that he lost the 2020 election due to fraud.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Algae Problem
Trump's $14.2 million attempt to clean the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has hit a snag: the water is green again due to algae, just days after renovation was completed.
Other News
- Hillary Clinton called Joe Biden's decision to seek a second term "a terrible mistake."
- Keir Starmer denied being snubbed by Trump at the G7 after lacking a bilateral meeting.
- Sean Penn will direct a film about the January 6 riot starring Bradley Cooper.
