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With that, here is all the news of the day:
Donald Trump and JD Vance entered into a heated screaming match with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office today with Vance and Trump berating Zelensky for seeking security guarantees for his country. Following the stunning scene, Trump demanded that Zelensky leave the White House and White House staff joked about eating the meals that Zelensky and his team were supposed to eat during a lunch with Trump. Yes, I am serious.
The U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement was not finalized, according to Semafor.
The Trump administration is reportedly thinking about halting all military aid shipments to Ukraine, according to The Washington Post.
The EU’s top foreign policy official has pledged to increase support for Ukraine, stating that the free world needs a new leader.
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth has directed Cyber Command to halt its planning related to Russia, according to The Record.
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has criticized President Trump's conduct during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Despite previously admiring Trump, Wilders expressed disapproval of the U.S. president's actions during the encounter.
The State Department has ended U.S. assistance for restoring Ukraine’s energy grid, according to NBC.
U.S. intelligence agencies have identified that Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, highlighting a significant counterintelligence concern.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the recent heated exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating, "How Trump and Vance restrained themselves and didn't punch this scumbag is a miracle of endurance."
The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow index projects a -1.5% contraction in the U.S. economy for the first quarter sparking fears of a recession.
Freddie Mac's housing delinquencies have surpassed the peak levels recorded during the 2008 financial crisis.
The Trump administration is planning to terminate nearly all staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as part of an agency shutdown, according to CNBC.
Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States.
Welp.
Aaron
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