The US government is embroiled in a series of high-stakes negotiations and power struggles, with President Donald Trump pushing for talks to end the Ukraine war.
US officials are meeting with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia as part of initial discussions to bring an end to the conflict. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that his government was unaware of these talks and would not participate.
In other news, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s role in the US government has been revealed through court filings. Despite being described as a special government employee, Musk’s involvement is not in a traditional capacity. He serves as an adviser to the president and will be working behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is undergoing significant changes. Two top agency heads have quit due to disputes with the White House. The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down over access to data, while FDA food chief Jim Jones has resigned due to disagreements with the administration.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-russia-ukraine-02-18-25/index.html