2 Huge Stories from President's Day Weekend
The U.S. and Russia resume talks without Ukraine, while DOGE makes a bold move to access IRS records.
I hope everyone had a wonderful President’s Day weekend. We were off for the weekend and federal holiday. Here were the biggest two stories from the past 72 hours:
1) The United States and Russia met in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian officials held their most extensive talks in years—discussing not just Ukraine but also economic partnerships and new diplomatic frameworks. This unprecedented meeting signals a dramatic pivot in international relations. (Read more from the New York Times and WSJ.
2) DOGE is seeking access to the Internal Revenue Service.
Elon Musk’s DOGE.gov is sparking conversation as it seeks access to the IRS computer system. This move aims to boost transparency and cut waste. But critics are raising questions about cybersecurity and interagency coordination. (USA Today)