Morning Wire Trump-Putin Phone Call & DOGE Hearing | 2.13.25
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Feb 13, 2025 Trump and Putin are in talks to end the Ukraine conflict, while Ukraine's president shows a willingness to negotiate. A congressional hearing heats up over Dogecoin, touching on government efficiency and identity issues. The emotional return of Mark Fogel, an American teacher freed after three years in a Russian prison, is highlighted. The discussions bring to light the complex feelings around prisoner exchanges and the political dynamics at play. It’s a whirlwind of international relations, economic debates, and human stories.
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Trump-Putin Call
- Trump spoke with Putin, agreeing to start negotiations to end the Ukraine war.
- They plan to meet later, possibly in Saudi Arabia, and Trump will also talk with Zelensky.
DOGE Hearing
- The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held its first hearing.
- The hearing, intended to address government waste, became a debate about Elon Musk's involvement.
Mark Fogel Released
- Mark Fogel, an American teacher wrongfully detained in Russia for over three years, was released.
- Trump welcomed him at the White House after promising Fogel's mother he would secure his release.