Trump’s ninth week in office set to continue whirlwind actions, expected conversation with Putin

President Donald Trump’s ninth week in office is expected to be a busy one, with a phone call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the two nations work towards securing a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, expressed optimism about the progress being made, stating that the two sides are closer than ever before to reaching an agreement.

Last week, U.S. and Ukrainian officials reached a potential ceasefire agreement with Russia during a meeting in Saudi Arabia. Following this, Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow and described the discussions as “positive” and “solution-based.” The progress made in these talks has been unexpected, considering the complexity of the situation.

Astronauts Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station for nine months, are expected to return to Earth this week. Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s company SpaceX launched a rescue crew to bring them back home after their spacecraft malfunctioned during what was supposed to be an eight-day mission. Trump criticized former President Biden for not rescuing the astronauts sooner, claiming that Biden had “left them alone” in space.

The Trump administration is also facing challenges with mass deportation efforts, including the deportation of Tren de Aragua gang members under a wartime law invoked by Trump. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered a halt to the deportations, citing concerns about the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which allows for the deportation of natives and citizens of enemy nations without a hearing.

Despite these challenges, the Trump administration remains focused on its agenda, with the president signing a record number of executive orders since taking office. With a busy week ahead, Trump is expected to continue working towards his goals and priorities for the country.

In conclusion, President Trump’s ninth week in office is shaping up to be eventful, with important discussions with world leaders, ongoing efforts to bring astronauts back to Earth, and challenges related to immigration policies. The administration remains focused on its agenda, despite obstacles along the way.