Trump expresses optimism on Ukraine deal, Rubio more realistic, House back to work on $150B defense hike, U.S. hit 800 Houthi targets in 45 days.

Donald Trump spoke after his Saturday conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican. The U.S. President expressed his belief that Zelensky is ready to give up Crimea in exchange for lasting peace.

The Trump administration’s proposed peace agreement has raised eyebrows among allies, as it appears to benefit Moscow far more than Kyiv.