The Headlines Zelensky and Netanyahu Go to Mar-a-Lago, and Student Loan Borrowers Face New Reality
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Dec 29, 2025 Trump and Zelensky aim for a complex peace plan during their meeting at Mar-a-Lago, but clarity remains elusive. Netanyahu faces intense pressure amid ongoing U.S.-Israel tensions. In domestic news, the Education Department prepares to notify borrowers of wage garnishments while more are finding relief through bankruptcy. A winter storm disrupts travel across the Northeast, causing flight cancellations. And looking ahead to 2026, exciting food trends emerge, emphasizing texture and traditional preserving methods.
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Mar-a-Lago Peace Push Faces Skepticism
- President Trump hosted Vladimir Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a 20-point peace plan and reported progress toward a deal.
- Russian officials downplayed talks while Russia launched a drone and missile assault on Kyiv during the same period.
Claims Of Venezuela Strike Remain Unverified
- Trump said he spoke with Vladimir Putin for more than two hours and claimed U.S. forces struck a 'big facility' in Venezuela.
- U.S. officials declined to specify details and regional authorities reported no public confirmation of the attack.
U.S.-Israel Rift Over Regional Operations
- Netanyahu's visit to Mar-a-Lago comes amid tensions with the U.S. over Israeli operations in Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank and Gaza.
- U.S. officials worried about annexation and continued Israeli strikes during the Gaza cease-fire that have killed many civilians, including children.