Zelenskyy on NPR; Pope Leo; Kimberly Guilfoyle : NPR
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Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the Trump administration threatened to cut intelligence-sharing unless Ukraine halted long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, a claim he refuted alongside Trump's assertions about fuel price spikes.
- Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma following surgery to remove part of his right lung; experts are optimistic about his prognosis, and he remains in good spirits with a cleared schedule for at least a week.
- Former Trump ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned amid allegations of attempting to profit from her position, with calls from lawmakers for further investigation into potential misuse of taxpayer funds.
- A federal judge ruled that former President Trump cannot bar news organizations from White House coverage based on unfavorable reporting, citing violations of free speech and due process rights.
- NPR’s Morning Edition is reporting from key battleground states ahead of the 2026 midterms, highlighting voter concerns such as cost of living in Texas, redistricting impacts on Latino representation, and shifts in political dynamics.
