President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. A press conference is set for 7:30 p.m. ET following the summit.

Despite the high-stakes talks, both Russia and Ukraine report ongoing attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues calling for his country's involvement in the peace process.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special session after lawmakers failed to pass a new congressional map. Democratic legislators are preparing to return home to bolster legal challenges to the map.