Up First from NPR Zelenskyy-Vance-Trump Blow Up, DOJ Demotions, Feds Plan for Bird Flu
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Mar 1, 2025 
Leah Douglas, a Reuters reporter focused on agriculture and energy policy, dives into the urgent bird flu crisis impacting poultry farmers and soaring egg prices. She discusses the government's response and the health risks to humans. The conversation also touches on the high-stakes standoff between Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and Trump, revealing the political fallout and Ukrainians' reactions to perceived threats to U.S. support. Douglas provides insightful perspectives on these critical issues, showcasing the intertwining of global politics and agriculture.
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Oval Office Blow-Up
- A meeting between President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ended in a heated exchange.
- The White House canceled a joint news conference, and a mineral deal went unsigned.
Ukrainian Reaction
- Ukrainians expressed outrage and panic at the Oval Office exchange, viewing the US as their most crucial ally against Russia.
- Many rallied around Zelenskyy, criticizing Trump and Pence's behavior as bullying.
Zelenskyy's Gratitude
- Ukrainians found Pence's claim of Zelenskyy's ingratitude baffling.
- Zelenskyy has publicly thanked the US repeatedly, highlighting differing goals between Ukraine and the Trump administration.