First: President Trump just wrapped up a pivotal phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He says they are "very much on track" for a ceasefire deal. 

Plus: The president is unleashing a full-throttle attack on the federal judge who derailed Trump's deportation plans. The courts are pushing back and sending a clear message that there are limits to presidential powers. 

And: Democratic critics are still furious at Chuck Schumer for not fighting harder against a Republican spending bill. But that's not what the party's base wants to hear. 

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