A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years – CNN

Trump joined by dozens of CEOs during his Middle East trip – CNBC

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine’s peace talks that Russian leader proposed – Reuters

New Book: Biden Cabinet members worried about his capacity in a crisis – Axios

Do Afrikaners want to leave South Africa for the US? – BBC

Drug Overdose Deaths Plummeted in 2024, C.D.C. Reports – The New York Times

Menendez Brothers Resentenced to Life With Parole, Paving Way for Freedom – The New York Times

Democrat Adam Schiff presses DOD inspector general for details on Trump’s Qatari plane gift – ABC News

Trump pulls sanctions on Syria, extends olive branch to Iran – The Washington Post

American business titans greet Trump in Saudi Arabia – Politico

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue – Chicago Tribune

How Trump managed to get his much-needed China trade victory – CNN