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Chiara Eisner / NPR:
Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit — Papers with U.S. State Department markings, found Friday morning in the business center of an Alaskan hotel, revealed previously undisclosed and potentially sensitive details about the Aug. 15 meetings …
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Anne Applebaum / The Atlantic:
Trump Has No Cards — Why would Putin need to make a deal with him? — President Donald Trump berated President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. He allowed the Pentagon twice to halt prearranged military shipments to Ukraine. He promised that when the current tranche of armaments runs out, there will be no more.
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Brooke Singman / Fox News:
First Lady Melania Trump's ‘peace letter’ to Putin: ‘It is time’ — Fox News Digital exclusively obtains copy of first lady's ‘peace letter’ to Putin — EXCLUSIVE: First Lady Melania Trump wrote a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin telling him “it is time” …
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Politico:
Europe is sending heavy hitters to Washington alongside Ukraine's president to bolster Kyiv … Europe and Ukraine see Monday's summit as key to making sure that Trump does not accede to demands from Putin that they find unacceptable, such as ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia that Moscow has only partially taken control of.
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Trump Bows to Putin's Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions — The net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.
Axios:
Putin made maximalist claims to Ukrainian territory in Trump summit: Sources — The peace terms that Russian President Vladimir Putin laid out in his summit with President Trump included that Ukraine withdraw entirely from two of its eastern regions, two sources briefed on the call told Axios.
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Sebastian Murdock / HuffPost:
Newsom Slams ‘DISGUSTING’ Use Of U.S. Soldiers To Roll Out Red Carpet For Putin
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Jon Passantino / Status:
The Russia Ruse … The critique on cable television was blistering.
The Russia Ruse … The critique on cable television was blistering.
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New York Times:
The Power of the Trump-Putin Presidential Photo Op
The Power of the Trump-Putin Presidential Photo Op
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Steven Erlanger / New York Times:
After Meeting Putin, Trump Reverts to Land Swaps for Peace in Ukraine
After Meeting Putin, Trump Reverts to Land Swaps for Peace in Ukraine
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Reuters:
Trump tells Zelenskiy that Putin wants more of Ukraine, urges Kyiv make a deal
Trump tells Zelenskiy that Putin wants more of Ukraine, urges Kyiv make a deal
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Financial Times:
Putin told Trump he could relax some territorial claims in exchange for Donetsk region
Putin told Trump he could relax some territorial claims in exchange for Donetsk region
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David Rothkopf / The Daily Beast:
Why Trump's Latest Reality TV Show Is a Flop
Why Trump's Latest Reality TV Show Is a Flop
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CNBC:
Trump says no imminent plans to penalize China for buying Russian oil
Trump says no imminent plans to penalize China for buying Russian oil
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Behind the scenes of Trump's historic summit with Putin
Behind the scenes of Trump's historic summit with Putin
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Pjotr Sauer / The Guardian:
Russia jubilant after Putin leaves Trump summit without making concessions
Russia jubilant after Putin leaves Trump summit without making concessions
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Wall Street Journal:
National Guard Soldiers Prepare to Carry Weapons in Washington, D.C. — The shift comes after defense officials said the soldiers deployed to the capital wouldn't be armed — National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. are preparing to carry weapons in the coming days …
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New York Times:
West Virginia and South Carolina to Send State National Guard Troops to D.C. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia said his state would send 300 to 400 troops to Washington, while Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina pledged 200 members. — The National Guard's presence in Washington …
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WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey:
West Virginia National Guard to Support President Trump's Initiative to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful — CHARLESTON, W. Va. - At the request of the Trump administration, Governor Patrick Morrisey has directed the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) to support the President's initiative …
Associated Press:
Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington — Three Republican-led states said Saturday that they were deploying hundreds of National Guard members to the nation's capital to bolster the Trump administration's effort to overhaul policing in Washington through …
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Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
West Virginia governor deploys hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington
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Rolling Stone:
Trump Cuts Off Medical Visas from Gaza After Laura Loomer Meltdown — The move comes after Loomer, the right-wing provocateur, freaked out over a video of children from Gaza coming to the U.S. for medical care … The State Department said it will “conduct a full and thorough review …
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Robert Mackey / The Guardian:
US state department stops issuing visas for Gaza's children to get medical care after far-right campaign — Program providing key aid halted after complaints from Laura Loomer, the far-right influencer close to Trump — The US state department announced on Saturday that it would stop issuing visas …
Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing / Politico:
State Department halts visitor visa process for all Gazans
State Department halts visitor visa process for all Gazans
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Marisa Kabas / The Handbasket:
Federal agent during violent DC arrest: “Liberals already ruined” this country — Trump's thugs are proving their skull-bashing loyalty in broad daylight. — A delivery worker was tased, punched and kicked by multiple federal agents in the middle of the street outside a popular brunch spot …
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Sam Stein / The Bulwark:
WATCH: Trump's Masked Officers Tase Delivery Man in D.C. — THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S takeover of the Washington D.C. police department has left the capital city increasingly on edge, as confrontations between residents and masked law enforcement officials grow more common and aggressive.
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Fox News:
Hundreds arrested as Trump's Washington, DC, crime crackdown hits full stride — Federal teams seized 38 guns while sweeping up gang members and immigration violators — The Trump administration's crackdown on violent crime in Washington, D.C., has already netted more than 240 arrests …
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Fox News:
Trump's DHS touts massive number of illegal immigrants deported as Dems lash out at ICE — Trump admin offers $1,000 and free travel for voluntary departures through CBP Home app — The Department of Homeland Security is touting new data showing that the nation's illegal immigrant population …
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Cameron Arcand / Fox News:
Illegal immigrants could dominate DC arrests under federalized police force, says expert
Illegal immigrants could dominate DC arrests under federalized police force, says expert
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