In a meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he would trade Ukrainian drones for U.S. Tomahawk missiles to help fight Russia. President Trump was answering a question from a reporter about the U.S. need for Tomahawks and other weapons should they be required for U.S. needs.
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Zelenskyy to Trump: Middle East ceasefire provides ‘momentum’ to end Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump began his White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy acknowledging that the leader “has been through a lot.” Zelenskyy congratulated Trump on his work toward the truce between Israel and Hamas.
Trump and Putin’s planned summit in Hungary boosts an authoritarian ally
President Donald Trump’s announcement that Budapest could host a summit to end the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin has been celebrated by Viktor Orbán.
Luigi Mangione is being used as a Trump administration ‘pawn,’ defense argues in bid to dismiss indictment
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers allege that the Trump administration is using their client as a “pawn to further its political agenda” and prejudicing his case in a new court filing arguing to dismiss the federal indictment or the government’s notice of intent to seek the death penalty
Customers sue sneaker company On over shoes that cause ‘noisy and embarrassing squeak’
Customers of the athletic shoe company On have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that some of the brand’s sneakers squeak embarrassingly loudly when they walk
Fears of an AI bubble are growing, but some on Wall Street aren’t worried just yet
The torrent of billion-dollar investment announcements related to artificial intelligence has raised fears that the economy is sitting on a bubble that, if popped, could send it into a tailspin.
Top Admiral steps down in Pentagon shake-up
Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, is retiring after just one year on the job. His command is responsible for deadly strikes on boats off Venezuela that the Trump administration says are carrying drugs and cartel members to the U.S. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.
Trump says he will have another summit with Putin in Budapest
President Trump posted on Truth Social after a phone call with Russian President Putin that the two will meet in Budapest, Hungary, for a second round of in-person talks to end the war in Ukraine. NBC News’ Monica Alba reports on key lines from their phone conversation.
Big Banks Report Strong Earnings Despite Economic Uncertainty
Some of the nation’s biggest banks are now reporting strong earnings and the head of JP Morgan says despite uncertainty over tariffs, trade and the risk of inflation, the economy has generally remained “resilient.” NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what the profit growth for big banks means for the average American consumer.
Grocers Unveil Thanksgiving Deals as Customers Stock Up Early
Shoppers nationwide are already stocking up ahead of Thanksgiving as meal deals begin to roll out early, including Aldi’s $40 bundle that will feed 10 people. These offerings come during new warnings of economic factors and disease challenges driving up the cost of turkey, but consumers are still finding ways to cut costs around the dinner table. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.