President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to the White House for a peace agreement signing at the renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, highlighting his role in brokering deals in Africa. Despite ongoing fighting near Uvira, both governments credited the administration for adding economic incentives to the pact.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Arrested
Authorities arrested a suspect in the long-running investigation into pipe bombs placed near the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 6, 2021. Officials provided few details but confirmed the breakthrough came after years of leads and tips.
Russia-Ukraine Talks Stall
Trump’s deadline for a Moscow-Kyiv peace deal passed without agreement, leaving negotiations stalled as the White House weighs next steps. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin for nearly five hours, described as “productive” by Russian sources.
Domestic Policy and Immigration Moves
Trump announced New Orleans as the next city for National Guard deployment amid crime concerns and ordered 500 more troops to Washington, D.C., following a recent shooting. He also defended mass arrests targeting Somali-American communities in Minnesota, calling them “garbage” during a Cabinet meeting.