The Daily Signal Trump, Putin to Call Off Peace Summit, Mike Johnson Makes Statement on the Epstein Files and NYC’s Second Mayoral Debate | Oct. 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
Trump and Putin have canceled their second summit, but not for the expected reasons—it's all due to a diplomatic call between high-ranking officials. Speaker Mike Johnson is making waves by allowing a crucial floor vote on the Epstein files, intensifying political tensions around their release. Meanwhile, the NYC mayoral race heats up as candidates debate, with one candidate facing pressure to withdraw but standing firm. Tune in for the latest twists in these fascinating stories!
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Summit Canceled After Productive Diplomatic Call
- The planned Trump–Putin Budapest summit was canceled because productive diplomacy at lower levels made an in-person meeting unnecessary.
- Marco Rubio's call with Sergey Lavrov convinced officials the immediate summit was redundant despite unchanged Russian demands.
Russia Maintains Maximalist Peace Conditions
- Sergey Lavrov said Russia still insists a peace deal be inked before fighting stops and that its maximalist demands remain unchanged.
- That stance suggests formal negotiations may stall without major shifts in Russian positions.
Watch For The 218-Name Threshold
- If a discharge petition reaches 218 signatures, Speaker Mike Johnson pledged it will be brought to the House floor.
- Watch signature counts closely because reaching the threshold triggers a forced floor vote.