The online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter by the NBC News Politics team, provides reporting and analysis on White House, Capitol Hill, and campaign trail events. In the latest edition, it is noted that unlike past presidents, Donald Trump is not traveling after his recent speech to Congress. Trump has kept travel to a minimum in his second term, preferring to stay close to home. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance has been eager to hit the road and is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border.
In terms of international affairs, as the U.S. withdraws assistance, Ukraine is left scrambling for next steps. CIA director John Ratcliffe revealed on national television that intelligence-sharing with Ukraine is being stopped, along with halting weapons shipments. While European NATO partners are trying to provide support, they lack the capabilities of the United States. French President Emmanuel Macron is proposing a partial ceasefire, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is working to repair relations with Trump after a recent confrontation.
The sudden reversal in foreign policy regarding Russia and Ukraine has raised concerns among some lawmakers, with Senator Thom Tillis expressing the need to support Ukraine against Putin’s aggression. The newsletter also touches on other political developments, such as Trump’s mixed signals on tariffs, direct talks with Hamas over U.S. hostages in Gaza, and the Supreme Court’s ruling on USAID contractors. Elon Musk’s comments on privatization and a GOP vote to censure Rep. Al Green are also highlighted.
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