Up First from NPR Zelenskyy Visits DC, Tate Brothers In Florida, USAID Standoff, AOC and DOJ
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Feb 28, 2025 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Washington, D.C., aiming for a deal on rare earth minerals to bolster U.S. support. The Tate brothers make headlines in Florida as they face human trafficking charges, stirring public controversy. Amid these events, the Supreme Court weighs in on frozen funds at USAID, highlighting tensions over foreign aid. Additionally, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez seeks clarity from the Justice Department about a potential investigation into her activities.
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Zelenskyy's US Visit and Raw Materials Deal
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Washington to discuss a deal involving Ukraine's rare earth minerals.
- This deal aims to exchange access to resources for US support in rebuilding Ukraine after the war.
Zelenskyy's Difficult Position
- Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator last week but now seeks warmer relations with Russia.
- Zelenskyy's visit to the US is seen as a necessary but potentially uncomfortable step for Ukraine.
Tate Brothers' Arrival in Florida
- Andrew and Tristan Tate, charged with sexual abuse and human trafficking in Romania, arrived in Florida.
- Questions arise about whether the Trump administration influenced the lifting of their travel restrictions.