The ongoing efforts to secure a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia have hit a roadblock as Donald Trump expresses frustration and hints at withdrawing from negotiations. Meanwhile, Senator Chris Van Hollen’s photos with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador were revealed to be staged, raising questions about political manipulation. The ACLU has urgently petitioned the US Supreme Court to prevent the deportation of Venezuelan men detained in Texas without judicial review, citing concerns over their classification as gang members. Additionally, the Trump administration’s move to reclassify civil servants as “at-will” employees through the OPM aims to streamline the federal government’s operations. In a controversial statement, Trump suggested that former President Jimmy Carter “died a happy man” due to not being the worst president, implying that Joe Biden holds that title. Furthermore, key officials from the US, Ukraine, and Europe gathered in Paris to discuss diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war. The administration’s push to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine emphasizes the urgency of swift progress to avoid potential withdrawal from negotiations. The State flag and seal of Virginia have sparked controversy in a Texas school district, leading to the removal of content featuring the exposed breast of the Roman goddess Virtus. Lastly, the White House’s replacement of the acting IRS commissioner and considerations regarding invoking the Insurrection Act at the southern border reflect evolving policies and strategies under the Trump administration.