Here’s what happened during President Donald Trump’s 5th week in office

President Donald Trump and his administration have been actively engaged in negotiations with Ukraine and Russia this week in an effort to reach a peace deal to end the conflict between the two countries. Key figures in the administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg, have been meeting with officials from both countries to discuss ways to bring an end to the war.

However, tensions have risen between the U.S. and Ukraine as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed frustration that Ukraine was not invited to the meeting between the U.S. and Russia. Zelenskyy has insisted that Ukraine must be part of the talks in order to reach a peace deal.

In response, President Trump and President Zelenskyy have exchanged sharp words, with Trump suggesting that Ukraine started the war and calling Zelenskyy a “dictator,” while Zelenskyy accused Trump of spreading Russian “disinformation.” Despite the back-and-forth, the Trump administration has defended its decision to engage with Russia, emphasizing the importance of including all parties involved in the conflict in negotiations.

Meanwhile, back at the White House, Trump signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to assess regulations that may violate the Constitution in an effort to cut red tape and ensure that the government is not overreaching. The order will require agencies to submit a list of potentially unconstitutional regulations to the Office of Management and Budget for review.

Additionally, Trump signed an executive order calling for a review of ways to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable and accessible for Americans, as well as an order to ensure that taxpayer benefits do not go towards illegal immigrants, in an effort to protect benefits for American citizens in need.

Overall, President Trump and his administration continue to push forward in their efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine, while also taking steps to streamline government regulations and protect the interests of American citizens. The negotiations with Ukraine and Russia remain ongoing as both sides work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.