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Russia turned down Ukraine’s plea for an unconditional ceasefire, but the two countries agreed to exchange wounded and dead soldiers, Beril Eski, Mary Ilyushina and Serhiy Morgunov report from Istanbul. Delegations from both countries met in a second round of talks yesterday, and Ukraine hopes for another round at the end of the month. New work requirements are a key component of Republicans’ plans for Medicaid.

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Will the Senate kill a House GOP pet policy? (washingtonpost.com) Will the Senate kill a House GOP pet policy? In today’s edition … The Senate takes up House Republicans’ mega-bill … Democrats are leaping on Sen. Joni Ernst’s Medicaid comments. By Matthew Choi; Dan Merica 2025060210003300 Good morning, Early Birds. Happy June! Send tips to [email protected]. Thanks for waking up with us.

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Matthew Choi |Dan Merica

Musk is done with Washington, but Washington isn’t done with him (washingtonpost.com) Musk is done with Washington, but Washington isn’t done with him In today’s edition … Trump is speaking with steelworkers in Pittsburgh today . . . Abigail Spanberger puts out the first ad of her race for Virginia governor. By Matthew Choi; Dan Merica 2025053009404200 Good morning, Early Birds. If you're coming to D.C. for WorldPride, welcome.

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Dan Merica |Matthew Choi

Trump’s 2024 win may boost the popular vote movement (washingtonpost.com) Trump’s 2024 win may boost the popular vote movement In today’s edition … Is a national popular vote for president coming? … You tell us about your support for the plan … A new Democratic challenger for Sen. Lindsey Graham. By Dan Merica; Matthew Choi 2025052909402000 Good morning, Early Birds. It's been 160 years, but we're still somewhat uneasy about the theater and John Wilkes Booth.

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Musk says he doesn’t know if a bill can be both ‘big’ and ‘beautiful’Return to menuElon Muskweighed in on Republicans’ catchall legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill. He doesn’t seem pleased. The billionaire tasked with slashing federal spending was “disappointed” to see the bill add to the federal deficit, he said in an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” airing this weekend. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the bill could add $2.3 trillion to the national debt over 10 years.