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Zelensky meets Trump at Mar a Lago - Ukraine peace plan on table

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met President Donald Trump at Mar a Lago to push a 20 point peace proposal as Russia intensified attacks. The meeting is being described as a critical, time sensitive push to secure security guarantees and end the war

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40 million - Americans placed on alert for incoming winter storm

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"We have the makings of a deal" — Donald Trump

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POTUS LATEST

"I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. today, with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The meeting will take place in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago. Press is invited. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT"