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Aug 19, 2025 Discover the latest on diplomatic efforts to conclude the war in Ukraine, including President Trump's shifting stance on U.S. involvement. Learn about the influx of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., amid ongoing legal debates about the Alligator Alcatraz detention center. Plus, find out how Americans can snag Ozempic at half price. And don't miss a groundbreaking moment in the Miss Universe pageant, where a contestant shines a light on Palestinian representation.
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Trump Floats Broker Role For Putin And Zelensky
- President Donald Trump suggested brokering a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky as a path to peace, then hedged on US roles.
- The Kremlin refused to commit to talks and has not publicly detailed Putin's territorial demands.
Mixed Signals On U.S. Troops In Ukraine
- Trump proposed sending U.S. troops to Ukraine to secure a potential peace deal, then publicly ruled that option out.
- He framed territorial questions like Donbass as matters for Putin and Zelensky to resolve.
States Send Guard Troops To D.C.
- Several Republican governors are sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., increasing federal presence beyond the district's own forces.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser questioned the need, noting local population numbers don't support large out-of-state deployments.