Ukraine

Trump met Putin last month in Alaska for a summit to end Russia's war against Ukraine, but any headway made is still unclear.

LACK OF INTELLIGENCE

Trump’s Bonkers Extortion Plot to Aid Putin Exposed

Ukraine is being cut off from the tools it needs to protect civilians from Russian strikes.

William Vaillancourt

Melania Trump

‘INCREDIBLE SITUATION’

Melania Aide Raves About Her ‘Direct Line’ to Putin

Marc Beckman said the first lady deserves a “formal recognition” for her work reuniting children with their families.

William Vaillancourt

trump

TAKE IT FROM ME

Trump Leaps to Defend Putin and Xi After Damning Revelations

The president says there’s no way all those reports about Russia and China helping out Iran are true.

Will Neal

A photo illustration of Trump and Putin for The Daily Beast podcast.

How Trump Just Became America’s Biggest Traitor: Guru

The president is making his allegiances quite clear, David Rothkopf tells The Daily Beast Podcast.

Vic Verbalaitis

A photo illustration of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in reference to David Low's WW2 cartoon Rendezvous.

Benedict Donald

How Trump Just Exposed America’s True Enemy Within: Himself

Insider threat? Meet the guy doing deals with the worst of enemies.

David Rothkopf

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska.

PUTIN ON A BRAVE FACE

Republicans Break Ranks to Revolt Against Trump’s Putin Deal

Trump turned to the Russian leader for help to stave off a predicted GOP electoral wipeout.

Ewan Palmer