Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump’s optimism – BBC.com

Donald Trump, In DOJ Speech, Calls CNN And MSNBC “Illegal” For Reporting Negatively On Him – Deadline

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown – NPR

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired employees at VA, Defense Department and other agencies – CNN

Here’s what Russia has demanded to end its war in Ukraine – The Washington Post

Connecticut man held captive by stepmom for 20 years weighed only 68 pounds: Police – ABC News

Johns Hopkins to slash 2,200 jobs after Trump admin’s USAID cuts – Axios

Trump hits back after retaliation to steel and aluminium tariffs – BBC.com

US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk – BBC.com

Senate Dems’ riskier scenario ahead of possible government shutdown – Axios

EPA administrator announces huge rollback of environmental regulations – NBC News

Can the Trump administration legally deport Palestinian rights advocate Mahmoud Khalil? 3 things to know about green card holders’ rights – The Conversation