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President Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia visited Kyiv to meet with top Ukrainian officials. This visit came amid strong accusations exchanged between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the war.

The Transportation Department revoked its approval for New York City's congestion toll, which charges drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stated she would fight the termination, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit challenging the move.

A federal judge held a hearing with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and federal prosecutors regarding the mayor's criminal charges. The judge stated he would rule on a government request to drop the charges against the mayor.

The polar vortex reached its peak across much of the United States, with millions facing record-breaking cold and heavy snow. The average low temperature in the continental United States was just 13.7 degrees.

Two people were killed when two small, single-engine aircraft collided mid-air near Tucson, Arizona. Two people were aboard each aircraft. An investigation is underway.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). He also signed a memorandum promoting transparency and reducing waste in the federal government.

U.S. and Russian delegations met in Saudi Arabia to advance talks on ending the Russia–Ukraine war. The two sides agreed to form high-level teams to handle negotiations.

The Hamas terrorist group will release the bodies of four hostages this Thursday and six living hostages this Saturday. The deal was reached during cease-fire negotiations currently being held in Cairo.

A storm system is set to bring hazardous winter weather to the Central U.S. and eventually reach the Mid-Atlantic coast. It will bring dangerously cold conditions to millions of Americans and complicate the recovery process for states dealing with recent flooding.

At least 18 people were injured when a Delta Air Lines flight flipped over upon landing at Toronto International Airport. All 80 passengers and crew members were accounted for.

A federal judge will soon rule on a lawsuit aiming to curtail Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Thirteen Democratic state attorneys general are seeking to block Musk and DOGE from accessing government systems and firing employees at seven agencies.

European leaders held an emergency meeting in Paris to discuss the Russia–Ukraine war. They expressed their desire to have a say in peace negotiations between the United States and Russia.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a delegation to Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties between the United States and Russia. Tuesday's meeting will also touch on the war in Ukraine with the goal of ending it soon.

Israel announced that its military killed a top Hamas terrorist during a drone strike in southern Lebanon. This occurred on the 500th day since Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel that initiated the war.

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President Donald Trump hits the tracks at the Daytona 500 today. He praises the ‘unyielding’ American spirit and takes reporters’ questions on the tarmac after leaving the event.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that terrorist group Hamas must be wiped out and fully endorse Israel’s ambitions in the Gaza strip.

The state department has removed the line saying the U.S. does not support Taiwan independence, what it means for the U.S.-Taiwan relations, and the U.S. stance toward the Indo-Pacific.

Multiple states are struggling under flooding, wind, and cold, but hope of relief is not necessarily near. Find out what to expect this week.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring federal funding to universities and schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates. He also signed another executive order formally creating the National Energy Dominance Council.

Vice President JD Vance attended the Munich Security Conference and criticized European allies for retreating from fundamental values like free speech. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the war.

Southern California was slammed by the biggest storm of the winter so far, triggering mudslides and flooding in Los Angeles County, including areas recently devastated by wildfires.

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President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on Thursday on all U.S. trading partners, citing unfair trade barriers they use against the United States. Trump also met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services after the Senate confirmed him with a vote of 52 to 48. The Senate also held a confirmation hearing for Trump's education nominee, Linda McMahon.

A flash flood watch and evacuation warnings are in effect for burn zones across the Los Angeles area. Crews have installed nearly 120 miles of barriers across Southern California as the region braces for its most powerful winter storm of the season.

President Donald Trump spoke over the phone with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump stated that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will begin this Friday at the Munich Security Conference.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also addressed the Russia–Ukraine war during a NATO meeting in Brussels. He mentioned that NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic and suggested that Ukraine should abandon hopes of regaining all of its territory from Russia.

Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as director of national intelligence shortly after the Senate confirmed her, largely along party lines. Sen. Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to vote against her.

President Trump welcomed the King of Jordan to the White House. Trump defended his plan to rebuild Gaza, but the King stated that he still opposes accepting more Palestinian refugees from the territory.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hamas must release hostages by this Saturday, or the cease-fire in Gaza will no longer hold. He warned that the Israeli military will resume intense fighting until Hamas is decisively defeated unless the hostages are released.

In his first major moment on the world stage, Vice President J.D. Vance spoke at the AI summit in Paris. He warned global leaders and tech industry executives that "excessive regulation" could cripple the rapidly growing industry.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit NATO headquarters in Brussels tomorrow to discuss the war in Ukraine. This comes as Russia released American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, who had been wrongfully detained for over three years.

President Donald Trump has signed another batch of executive orders, including the 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports that he announced Sunday.

A federal judge in Boston has continued to pause the Trump administration's buyout offer to federal employees, while a separate federal court has ordered Trump to fully comply with an earlier ruling lifting the federal funding freeze.

Hamas has announced that it will delay the next release of Israeli hostages, which was scheduled for this Saturday, putting the cease-fire deal at risk. The terrorist group accused Israel of violating the cease-fire agreement. Israel responded by instructing its military to prepare to its highest level of readiness.

A fast-moving winter storm dropped up to a foot of snow in the Northeast, causing travel disruptions. The next storm is expected to form across the Plains on Tuesday and move eastward into the Mid-Atlantic.

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