At the G7 summit, European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are pressing Donald Trump to refocus his attention on ending the war in Ukraine. Trump repeated familiar language about the conflict, lamenting 'the great antipathy' between Ukrainian and Russian leaders that complicates a settlement. He vowed to do what he could, stating that Moscow 'should make a deal' and noting that Russia had 'lost a great many people, just like Ukraine.'
Trump's Engagement with Ukraine and Russia
Trump spoke to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russia's Vladimir Putin on Sunday before traveling to the G7 and claimed both leaders are open to a meeting. He described the death toll in the war as 'ridiculous.' The US president has reportedly lost patience with his inability to force a deal in which Ukraine gives up territory it has not lost on the battlefield.
European Leaders Push for US-Hosted Talks
European leaders at the G7 summit urged Trump to break the deadlock by hosting talks in the US between Zelenskyy and Putin. Speaking at a morning session, Trump said he would do what he could. German sources indicated that Trump recognized Russia is in a weaker position than previously thought.
Georgia Senate Primary Results
In Georgia's Republican primary runoff, voters chose Trump-aligned US Representative Mike Collins over former college football coach Derek Dooley to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November. They also selected billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson over Trump-backed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones to face Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Minnesota Immigration Crackdown Charges
Fifteen people in Minnesota were charged with conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers over their response to a controversial immigration enforcement crackdown. Prosecutors allege the defendants were part of two Minneapolis-based 'antifa' groups that 'violently oppose immigration law enforcement.'
DoJ Charges Over White House UFC Plot
Law enforcement disrupted an alleged plot to attack a UFC cage fighting event at the White House with guns and explosive-laden drones. The Department of Justice charged five men over the alleged plot to kill government officials and attendees at the 'UFC Freedom 250' event.
Trump's Voting Rights Actions Alarm Experts
Experts say the Trump administration is waging war on voting rights through justice department lawsuits, FBI investigations, and an executive order limiting mail-in voting, mirroring Trump's false claims of election fraud.
Lincoln Memorial Pool Algae Problem
Trump's $14.2 million attempt to clean the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has hit a snag: the water is green again due to algae, frustrating efforts to achieve 'American flag blue' for the country's 250th birthday.
Other News
Hillary Clinton called Joe Biden's decision to seek a second term 'a terrible mistake.' Keir Starmer denied being snubbed by Trump at the G7. Sean Penn will direct a film about the January 6 riot starring Bradley Cooper.
