European leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday in a rare display of unity to end the war with Russia.
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Trump: No U.S. ground troops to Ukraine
President Trump today said he will not send U.S. ground troops to Ukraine as part of any security guarantees for that country. As part of Trump’s push for peace, the White House said that Russian president Putin has agreed to meet with Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
An unexpectedly pivotal figure in Ukraine negotiations speaks out
Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who has bonded with President Donald Trump over golf, gave NBC News an inside look at the White House meeting on Ukraine.
Finland president: Ukraine ceding land to Russia would be like U.S. giving up multiple states
In an interview with NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell, Finnish President Alexander Stubb weighed in on the attempted peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He likened the possibility of Ukraine ceding land to Russia to the U.S. giving up multiple states.
Walmart shrimp may have been exposed to radioactive material, FDA says
The public should avoid eating certain frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to concerns that the seafood may have been contaminated with radioactive material, the Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday.
U.S. seeks equity stake in Intel, Commerce Secretary Lutnick says
The U.S. government aims to take an equity stake in Intel, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday morning.“We should get an equity stake for our money, so we’ll deliver the money which was already committed under the Biden administration,” Lutnick told CNBC.
Sin City slump: Las Vegas tourism is falling
The city known for lavish shows, endless buffets and around-the-clock gambling saw an 11% drop in tourism compared to the same time last year.
Air Canada and flight attendants reach tentative deal to end strike
The Air Canada strike has ended after flight attendants reached a tentative agreement with the airline, both parties said early Tuesday.”The Strike has ended,” the Canadian Union of Public Employees said in a Facebook post advising its membership to “fully cooperate with resumption of operations.”
Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders meet at White House
President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy held a White House meeting that was much warmer in tone then their showdown a few months ago. Trump said there does not need to be a ceasefire to move forward with a peace deal, while suggesting he would support security guarantees for Ukraine. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.
Hurricane Erin threat prompts evacuations in North Carolina
In North Carolina, visitors and residents on Hatteras and Oracoke Islands have been told to evacuate. Hurricane Erin is not likely to make direct landfall in the U.S., but the eastern seaboard is under the risk for coastal flooding and life-threatening rip currents. The powerful category 4 hurricane has 140mph sustained winds and is expected to grow in size this week. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports from Rodanthe, North Carolina.