The Up First newsletter highlights today’s top stories, including a snapshot of the job market before recent economic turmoil, President Trump’s executive order to create a strategic bitcoin reserve, and the stalled ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. President Trump’s comment about Lesotho during his address to Congress is also discussed.
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Trump says US had ‘very good’ talks with Putin, Ukraine war could end
In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump stated that there is a "very good chance" that the war between Russia and Ukraine could come to an end after "productive" discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump requested that Putin spare the lives of Ukrainian troops who are surrounded, and US envoy Steve Witkoff had a lengthy meeting with Putin in Moscow to convey signals to Trump about potential next steps in negotiations. Kremlin...
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