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Trump touts Russia-Ukraine talks, even as he steps back

After months of uneven pressure and public pleas have done little to advance ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, President Donald Trump may be walking away.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediate' talks on ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Russia and Ukraine will immediately start ceasefire negotiations in the three-year-old conflict, but he did not appear to secure major concessions from President Vladimir Putin during a two-hour phone call.

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Trump makes sensational Pope announcement on Ukraine peace talks after 'excellent' two-hour call with Putin

President Donald Trump gave an upbeat readout of his Monday call with Vladimir Putin about ending the brutal war in Ukraine – even urging Russia and Ukraine to use the Pope as a mediator.

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Video shows minutes leading up to Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest

New footage appears to show the minutes leading up to the arrest of Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. The video, first obtained by CNN was secured by Khalil’s legal team through a subpoena of Columbia University and shows an interaction between Khalil, his wife and immigration officers. Khalil has been in custody since March. He played a prominent role in helping organize protests against the Israel-Hamas war on the Columbia campus last year. Secretary of...

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Fact Check: NBC News Claims Machine Guns Have Been Illegal Since 1986

CLAIM: In a May 16, 2025, article, NBC News claimed, “Machine guns have been illegal in the United States since 1986.” VERDICT: False. Machine guns are bought and sold regularly in states where the possession of machine guns is legal. When NBC News references “1986,” they are referencing the year when the Firearm Owners Protection Act was signed into law. One aspect of FOPA banned the sale of machine guns manufactured after the law’s effective date, which was May 19, 1986. However,...