Ukraine suffers deadly Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia during Zelenskyy's Washington visit, with children among the reported casualties.
While Republicans praised President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Senate Democrats largely panned the confab, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle signaled a desire to impose stiff sanctions against Moscow if peace talks faltered.
Federal judge Matthew Brann will decide this week if Trump appointee Alina Habba can legally serve as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey after bypassing Senate confirmation.
Louisiana redistricting map blocked by appeals court for diluting Black votes while Supreme Court considers broader case on race-conscious congressional district drawing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived to the White House for his high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump wearing more formal attire than his typical relaxed wardrobe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth competed in a fitness challenge of 50 pullups and 100 pushups under five minutes.
EU maintains economic pressure on Russia with upcoming sanctions package while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks Western support for Ukraine at White House meeting.