Bill Freeman February 18, 2025
Top Russian and US officials discuss improving ties and ending the Ukraine war — without Kyiv
The meeting is meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-riyadh-talks-trump-putin-rubio-0c3beebfef5839e9d509ff58239a6bc5?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
A Different Kind of Special Counsel
You may find the terminology around the case the Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court confusing.
open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/a-different-kind-of-special-counsel?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
The Opposition Is Already Growing
Trump is getting substantial pushback, both from the courts and from other pockets of civic life.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/trump-opposition-litigation-congress/681691/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fQgp4i3vCfFpRP5-_xZmEO0&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
State News:
McMinn & Monroe folks protesting up in Knoxville:
Tennessee governor confident of a quick launch after signing universal school voucher law
Gov. Bill Lee signed Tennessee’s universal school voucher bill into law, officially kicking off the state’s push to roll out the program this year for up to 20,000 students.
www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025/02/13/gov-bill-lee-signs-universal-school-voucher-law-orders-quick-launch
Seniors:
What Trump Really Gave Up in the Prisoner Exchange & Musk Wants to Impeach Judges Who Rule Against Him
What I’m Discussing Today:
open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/what-trump-really-gave-up-in-the?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar)
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