She mentioned that Zelenskyy has different objectives in mind. “He has expressed his desire to conclude this war, but he will only agree to a resolution that he perceives as Ukraine’s triumph, even if it leads to severe consequences such as World War III or a nuclear conflict,” Gabbard stated.
Gabbard suggested that there must be a rebuilding of trust and sincere negotiations between Trump and Zelenskyy before they can engage in future talks.
President Donald Trump amended two executive orders on Sunday to exempt low-value shipments from the tariffs set to be imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico. This move indicates the seriousness of the White House in proceeding with the tariffs, originally paused for 30 days to allow negotiations with the countries.
The intelligence community has raised concerns that foreign adversaries like Russia and China may target recently fired federal employees for recruitment. Agency officials are discussing this issue and warning staff about potential risks. Former Department of Homeland Security acting undersecretary for intelligence, John Cohen, highlighted the vulnerability of these individuals to foreign recruitment. Large-scale layoffs and firings could pose serious counterintelligence and security challenges. The White House National Security Council did not respond to inquiries. Foreign intelligence services have reportedly intensified their efforts to recruit fired federal employees who have worked in national security. Sources suggest that these entities are utilizing platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, RedNote, and Reddit for recruitment purposes.
In a recent op-ed on Fox News, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed his deep concern regarding the measles outbreak in Texas, referring to it as “a call to action for all of us.” He highlighted that since late January, Texas has reported 146 confirmed cases of measles. Kennedy mentioned that he has taken steps to support Texas health officials by directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to assist in addressing the outbreak.
Kennedy also shared that he had conversations with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and parents who tragically lost children to measles, offering his condolences and support. While Kennedy has a history of vaccine skepticism, he refrained from explicitly advocating for vaccinations in the op-ed. Instead, he emphasized the importance of making vaccines easily accessible for those who choose to get them. He recommended that parents consult with their healthcare providers about the MMR vaccine, highlighting that the decision to vaccinate is a personal one.
In urging parents to have discussions with healthcare professionals about vaccination options, Kennedy emphasized the dual benefits of vaccines. Not only do they safeguard individual children from measles, but they also contribute to community immunity, protecting individuals who cannot receive vaccinations for medical reasons. Kennedy underscored the significance of considering the broader community impact of vaccination decisions in the fight against infectious diseases like measles.
