Ukrainians react to Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
When Ukrainian news channels reported on the volatile exchange at the Oval Office, the war-battered country almost immediately rallied around their leader. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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Zelenskyy and Trump clash in contentious meeting
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared before cameras in the Oval Office before what was supposed to be a luncheon and the signing of a historic deal to give the United States access to Ukraine's wealth of minerals. As Ed O'Keefe reports, it quickly turned into a loud argument involving the two presidents and Vice President JD Vance.
Can the Ukraine mineral deal be salvaged?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was expected to sign an agreement Friday granting the U.S. access to his nation's rare earth minerals in exchange for support in the war with Russia. Instead, he left the White House without a deal after the meeting became an argument. Gracelin Baskaran, director of the critical minerals security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
The tense Trump-Zelenskyy exchange's impact
World leaders have vowed to stand by Ukraine after Friday's heated exchange at the White House. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd explains what today's meeting means for Ukrainian security.
State of Ukraine talks after Oval Office spat
U.S.-Ukraine relations went off the rails Friday after President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of cameras at the Oval Office. Ed O'Keefe, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent, and Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, have more.
Trump says Zelenskyy "overplayed his hand"
President Trump spoke to reporters while leaving the White House on Friday after a contentious meeting in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr. Trump said Zelenskyy "overplayed his hand" and is dealing with a "very weak set of cards." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and political strategists Chuck Rocha and Danielle Alvarez join to discuss.
Watch video of Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting
Video shows President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy having a contentious meeting at the White House.
Watch in full: Heated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy got heated as Vice President JD Vance quarreled with Zelenskyy over the war with Russia. Maurice DuBois anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Tense moments in Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Tensions are rising in the Oval Office as President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the meeting, Vice President JD Vance blasted Zelenskyy over what he perceives as a lack of gratitude for aid the U.S. has provided in the war against Russia.
Vance jabs at Catholic Church
Vice President JD Vance took jabs at the Catholic Church's criticism of Trump administration policies during his remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. This comes as Pope Francis remains hospitalized. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Mainstream conservatives win German elections
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U.S. cancels news conference with Zelenskyy
The U.S. canceled a joint news conference Thursday between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump's envoy to the European nation amid a public rift between the two world leaders. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Inside CPAC 2025 as Vance, Musk speak
The Conservative Political Action Conference, better known as CPAC, is in full swing in National Harbor, Maryland. Several well-known figures took the stage Thursday, most notably Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Are the U.S. and Ukraine making progress?
Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference and touched on President Trump's comments about Ukraine. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports. Also, Iulia-Sabina Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, has more on what could happen next in Europe as talks develop about the Ukraine-Russia war.
JD Vance on Trump's Russia-Ukraine plan
Vice President JD Vance commented on President Trump's efforts to negotiate a deal to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Vice President Vance to give remarks at CPAC
Vice President JD Vance will deliver remarks Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Conservatives gather for CPAC
The four-day Conservative Political Action Conference is kicking off Wednesday in Maryland with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance expected to speak at the event. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has a preview.
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President Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports; Vice President Vance is in Paris for A.I. summit.
European leaders, media stunned by JD Vance speech
Vice President JD Vance stunned European leaders in Munich this week with a speech in which he painted a picture of European politics infected by media censorship and political correctness. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for the creation of the "armed forces of Europe"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks greater military and economic support from the European Union.
Zelenskyy meets with Vance, says Ukraine needs "real security guarantees"
In Munich, Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy, Vance meet in Munich
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated discussions at the Munich Security Conference Friday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face with the Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Munich.
Vance, Zelenskyy discuss ending war in Ukraine
Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while in Munich on Friday. Vance reiterated President Trump's desire for peace between Ukraine and Russia, something Trump also discussed earlier this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Analyzing Vance's critical remarks on Europe
If there were any doubts among America's European allies that "there's a new sheriff in town," they were erased Friday when Vice President JD Vance said those exact words in his first major speech on the world stage. Margaret Brennan, moderator of "Face the Nation," examines Vance's message at the Munich Security Conference.
Vance claims free speech declining in Europe
While addressing the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Vice President JD Vance accused European allies of what he claims is censorship. Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight News, and Stephanie Lai, White House correspondent for Bloomberg, join "America Decides" to unpack Vance's speech and how it's being received.
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