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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., praises President Donald Trump's peacemaking efforts leading to a ceasefire pausing two years of war in the Gaza Strip, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.  House Speaker Mike Johnson has cautioned that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could become the longest in the nation’s history, as the political standoff between Republicans and Democrats shows no signs of easing. Now in its 13th day, the shutdown has already shuttered federal offices, closed museums, and disrupted air travel across the country. Thousands of federal workers face layoffs, while unions have begun legal challenges against the administration’s actions. Johnson, speaking at the Capitol, said he would not negotiate with Democrats until they suspend their healthcare-related demands and agree to reopen the government. “We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history,” he warned. Vice President JD Vance described the cuts as “pain...
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Kremlin Backs Trump’s Renewed Push for Ukraine Peace Talks

A woman walks past a poster promoting military service in the Russian Armed Forces, in the town of Kurchatov in the Kursk Region, Russia.

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated intention to shift his focus toward ending the war in Ukraine following the recently brokered ceasefire in Gaza.

Speaking before Israel’s Knesset after mediating a truce between Israel and Hamas, Trump said his next priority would be to pursue a settlement in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to “get Russia done” before moving on to other global challenges.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded positively, noting that Moscow remains open to dialogue. “We certainly welcome such intentions and the confirmation of the political will to do everything possible to promote the search for peaceful solutions,” Peskov said.

The announcement comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to meet Trump in Washington later this week, where discussions are expected to center on security guarantees and potential steps toward a negotiated settlement.

While both Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of stalling past negotiations, Trump’s renewed involvement has raised hopes that momentum from the Gaza ceasefire could spill over into efforts to end the conflict in Eastern Europe.


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