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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that resolving the war in Ukraine has been more complex than he had expected and that Russian President Vladimir Putin has let him down. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and Trump "absolutely agree" on the need for an Israeli–Palestinian peace roadmap, but the U.S. president said he disagreed with countries recognizing a Palestinian state.

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other city officials will testify before Congress on Thursday on the city's crime policies, their actions in enforcing them, and how Congress can help.

President Donald Trump began his two-day state visit to the UK on Wednesday by meeting with the royal family at Windsor Castle. Trump’s visit is taking place as the UK seeks to strengthen ties with his administration, including by revising the recently signed trade deal, addressing the war in Ukraine, and expanding cooperation in areas such as nuclear energy and artificial intelligence.

FBI Director Kash Patel will face the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers. During Tuesday's Senate hearing, Patel said the agency is focusing on investigating domestic terrorism. He denied any alleged politicization of the FBI and discussed the Epstein investigation.

FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying before a Senate panel on Tuesday, where he is likely to face questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination. Patel’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee represents the first oversight hearing of his tenure as head of the FBI.

Tyler Robinson, the trade school student suspected of assassinating Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, is due in court on Tuesday to face formal charges. Robinson will appear by video feed from jail in what will be his first appearance since his arrest.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that a framework for a deal on TikTok had been reached in trade talks between the United States and China in Madrid—a deal that would pave the way for a transition to U.S. ownership. Bessent said further details would be determined later in a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping when they speak on Friday.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has confirmed that official charges will be filed against Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin, Tyler Robinson, on Tuesday. Cox told the media that the information released with the filings will include more details of the events surrounding Kirk's assassination, as well as more specific information on the suspect.

A young Utah man suspected of killing the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk at a university forum has been taken into custody, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Friday. The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, had confessed to a family friend—or "implied that he had committed"—the murder, and that person in turn contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.

Cox made emotional remarks on Friday for Americans and young people to use the horror of the assassination as an inflection point to turn the country away from political violence and division. “I want you to look at how Utahns reacted the last two nights. There was no rioting, there was no looting, there were no cars set on fire, there was no violence. There were vigils and prayers and people coming together to share humanity,” the governor said. “And that, ladies and gentlemen, I believe is the answer to this.”

The FBI has shared images of a “person of interest” in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk. “We are asking for the public's help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” the FBI wrote on X.

President Donald Trump on Thursday attended a ceremony at the Pentagon to remember the lives lost during the September 11, 2001, attacks and vowed to "crush" enemies "without mercy" who attack America. Trump also said he would award Kirk the Medal of Freedom.

President Donald Trump urged EU officials on Tuesday to hit China with tariffs of up to 100 percent as part of a strategy to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin, a source familiar with the matter told The Epoch Times.

Stephen Miran, a top White House economic adviser, cleared a Senate hurdle on Wednesday that moves him closer to becoming a Federal Reserve governor. Members of the Senate Banking Committee voted 13–11 in a party-line vote to send Miran's nomination to the full Senate for consideration.

Poland shot down Russian drones in its airspace on Wednesday with the backing of military aircraft from its NATO allies. It's the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have fired shots during Russia's war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the drone incursion a large-scale provocation. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday condemned Russia's violation of Polish airspace.

Israel has conducted a strike against senior Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, according to posts by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Qatari Foreign Ministry. “The IDF and [Israel Security Agency] conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization,” the IDF said in a statement on X, without confirming the location of the attack.

Voters in Virginia will choose a successor to the late Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of the 11th Congressional District in a special election on Tuesday. Democrat James Walkinshaw is going up against Republican Stewart Whitson.

Boston residents are also heading to the polls to vote for the city's next mayor. Incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu and nonprofit leader Josh Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, are expected to be the two main contenders in Tuesday's preliminary election. Voters will then decide in November between the top two candidates.

President Donald Trump said he will announce the launch of America Prays while speaking at the Museum of the Bible in Washington on Monday. “We are one nation, under God, and we always will,” the president said.

The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to permit it to withhold billions of dollars in foreign aid previously authorized by Congress. The Department of Justice asked the justices to pause a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, who ordered the federal government to spend about $4 billion in previously appropriated funds.

Terrorists opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and wounding another 12, according to Israeli officials. Police said an Israeli soldier and civilians who were at the scene shot and killed the two attackers, while they later arrested a third person in connection with the shooting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the scene about two hours after the attack. Netanyahu praised the soldier and civilians who fired on the gunmen.

Russia launched its largest strike in Ukraine, and a government building in Kyiv was hit for the first time since the war began. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said four people were killed, including an infant.

President Donald Trump hinted at a military crackdown on immigration violations in Chicago. We have more on his message and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s response.

Venezuela’s leader accused the United States of planning a “violent regime change” as tensions rise in the Caribbean. We’ll explain what’s behind the buildup and what it means for the region.

People often miss the warning signs of burnout due to work pressure before it’s too late. Vital Signs’ Brendon Fallon shares insights from a mental health counselor on why burnout happens and the signs to watch out for.