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Zelensky Faces Stark Choices as Trump Pushes Peace Framework

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak (not pictured). As pressure mounts in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to secure a peace deal , urging Kyiv to accept a revised framework before the American Thanksgiving holiday. The proposal, reportedly a 28-point plan , has drawn sharp criticism for heavily favoring Moscow’s interests, including demands that Ukraine cede territory, limit its military, and abandon aspirations to join NATO. In recent days, Trump warned that Ukraine risks losing access to U.S. intelligence and weapons if it fails to agree to the plan by November 27. His administration has framed the deadline as a necessary step to end the nearly four-year war, but many in Kyiv view it as coercive. Ukrainian President V...

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Trump Tightens Grip on GOP Election Playbook

 U.S. President Donald Trump salutes during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. 


Former President Donald Trump has moved decisively to assert control over Republican election strategy as the 2026 campaign season intensifies. Party insiders say Trump’s influence now extends beyond candidate endorsements to the very mechanics of how Republicans plan to mobilize voters, allocate resources, and frame their messaging.

At the heart of this shift is Trump’s insistence on loyalty and alignment with his agenda, which has reshaped the priorities of the Republican National Committee. Strategists note that Trump’s direct involvement could unify the party’s base but also risks alienating moderates who remain wary of his polarizing style.

Republican operatives are recalibrating their ground game to reflect Trump’s priorities, focusing heavily on battleground states and issues that resonate with his supporters. With his presidency on the line, Trump’s takeover of the GOP’s election machinery underscores both his dominance within the party and the high stakes of the upcoming contests.


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