President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss a U.S. ceasefire proposal aimed at ending Russia’s war on Ukraine. The White House is hopeful for peace, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s doubts about Putin’s intentions.
In other news, the Trump administration is preparing to release a collection of JFK files without redactions. Following Trump’s directive, the national intelligence director and attorney general were tasked with releasing long-sought records related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. Trump announced that around 80,000 files will be made public, emphasizing no redactions.
Additionally, Trump has placed a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, as shown in images shared on social media. The White House confirmed that the document was delivered at the President’s request and is displayed for preservation.
Furthermore, Vice President JD Vance is set to speak at the American Dynamism Summit in Washington, focusing on American industry and workforce support. The summit is being held at the Waldorf Astoria, the former Trump hotel during his presidency.
In today’s White House schedule, Trump is scheduled to sign executive orders in the Oval Office at 3:30 p.m. ET. He is also expected to have a call with Russian President Vladamir Putin to discuss the ceasefire in Ukraine between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET.
Lastly, the Trump administration has removed most members of the board of the U.S. Institute of Peace, signaling a shift in foreign assistance policies. President and CEO George Moose was fired by the remaining three board members, reflecting the administration’s broader efforts to reshape agencies related to foreign assistance work.
Current employees at USIP reported that despite protests asserting that the institute is not part of the executive branch, staff from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency gained access to the building. USIP contacted the police, who arrived with their vehicles outside the building on Monday evening.
In another development, District Judge James E. Boasberg expressed disbelief over the Trump administration’s argument that verbal directions were not binding, insisting only written orders needed to be followed. The administration claimed that the judge’s instructions did not apply to flights that had already left the U.S., citing national security concerns as a reason for not providing answers to his questions about deportations. Boasberg questioned the administration’s reasoning, particularly as it pertained to halting deportations authorized under a rarely used 18th-century law invoked by Trump.
Furthermore, preparations are underway for discussions between Trump and Putin aimed at ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The leaders are set to converse between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET as part of Trump’s initiative to facilitate a resolution to the three-year conflict. Trump seeks Putin’s agreement to a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently accepted. Zelenskyy emphasized in his latest video address that Putin is prolonging the war, while Trump mentioned negotiations between Washington and Moscow regarding the distribution of assets between Ukraine and Russia as part of the conflict-ending agreement.
