Oct 17 Watch 9:11 Zelenskyy presses Trump for more help from U.S. to end Russia's war on Ukraine By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde, Dan Sagalyn Ukrainian President Zelenskyy returned to Washington to meet with President Trump, who is continuing his efforts to end Russia's nearly four-year invasion. But Trump didn't seem willing to give Ukraine what it really wanted, long-range missiles that could strike deep… Continue watching
Oct 17 Putin expected to meet Trump in Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant for Russia's president By Mike Corder, Associated Press Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to Hungary soon for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine — despite the Russian leader facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Continue reading
Oct 17 Watch 6:54 Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy By John Yang, Azhar Merchant The Trump administration authorized a $20 billion financial lifeline for Argentina as it faces an economic crisis. The deal has raised major questions and criticism about its merits. President Trump also said it’s contingent on Argentine President Milei’s party winning… Continue watching
Oct 17 Trump commutes 7-year prison sentence of former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy meet at the White House to discuss end of Russian invasion By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Donald Trump signaled to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday that he's leaning against selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, while offering optimism that the war is moving toward an end that would mitigate a need for the powerful… Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Ukraine's Zelenskyy holds news briefing after meeting with Trump to end war with Russia By Associated Press Zelenskyy arrived with top aides to discuss the latest developments with Trump over lunch, a day after the U.S. president and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone call to discuss the conflict. Continue reading
Oct 17 U.S. blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations By Sibi Arasu, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press The world's largest maritime nations had been discussing ways to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels. Continue reading
Oct 17 U.S. has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources say By Konstantin Toropin, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press It was not immediately clear what would be done with the individuals, who the person said were believed to be held aboard a U.S. military vessel. Continue reading
Oct 17 Russians and Ukrainians expect no major breakthrough at planned Trump-Putin summit By Associated Press People in Russia and Ukraine are not expecting major breakthroughs in ending their war at an upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Oct 17 How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll By Steve Peoples, Linley Sanders, Associated Press The survey reveals that Trump's apparent success on the world stage has not improved his overall standing at home. Continue reading