Morning Wire Witkoff Meets Putin & NASA’s Nuclear Moon Plan | 8.7.25
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Aug 7, 2025 A pivotal meeting between a U.S. envoy and Vladimir Putin may open doors to future negotiations on the Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to combat the controversial practice of debanking through a new executive order. In another intriguing development, NASA is pushing forward with plans for nuclear power on the moon, eyeing a 2030 deadline amidst international competition. These discussions reveal the complex interplay of politics, space exploration, and the pressing need for accurate reporting in turbulent times.
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Witkoff Meets Putin on Ceasefire
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin for three hours about ceasefire efforts amid rising tensions.
- Trump pressured Russia economically by targeting countries like India buying Russian oil to force peace.
Debanking Is a Documented Problem
- Debanking due to political or religious beliefs has been documented, including targeting the NRA and religious groups.
- Evidence shows regulators pressured banks to discriminate, prompting the need for policy change.
Address Political Debanking with Laws
- States like Tennessee have passed laws to prevent political or ideological debanking.
- Banks like JPMorgan Chase revised policies after pressure, showing industry movement towards fairer banking.