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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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House Republicans Push Trump’s Sweeping Tax Bill Toward Final Vote Amid Party Divisions

In a dramatic overnight session, House Republicans narrowly advanced former President Donald Trump’s expansive tax and spending bill—dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill”—clearing the way for a final vote expected later today. The procedural vote passed 219-213, with only one Republican, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, breaking ranks to oppose the measure.

The bill, a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term agenda, proposes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts over the next decade, including extensions of 2017 tax breaks and new deductions for tips, overtime, and seniors. It also includes deep cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs, sparking fierce opposition from Democrats and concern among some Republicans.

Trump, eager to sign the bill by July 4, applied intense pressure on GOP holdouts, both publicly on social media and privately through late-night calls. “What are the Republicans waiting for??? What are you trying to prove???” he posted, warning that delays were “COSTING YOU VOTES!!!”.

House Speaker Mike Johnson held the vote open for nearly six hours, even gathering holdouts for a prayer circle on the House floor before securing the needed support. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would add $3.3 trillion to the national deficit over ten years.

Democrats, united in opposition, have labeled the bill a “disgusting abomination” and a giveaway to the wealthy at the expense of vulnerable Americans. With the GOP holding a slim majority, the final vote remains a high-stakes moment for both Trump and House leadership.



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