President Donald Trump met with the Chancellor of Germany at the White House today. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz compared the Russia-Ukraine war to World War II—suggesting that the United States has the power to help end the conflict. Trump, meanwhile, indicated that he believes both sides may want to continue fighting for now.
In a separate development, the relationship between Trump and Elon Musk took a sharp and public turn. Within a matter of hours, the president threatened to revoke Musk’s government contracts, while Musk accused Trump of being ungrateful for his support.
Trump also announced a new travel ban affecting 12 countries, citing national security concerns and high rates of visa overstays. Additionally, the president has blocked Harvard University from admitting international students….