A major economic deal with Ukraine is currently in limbo following a tumultuous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Friday. Zelenskyy expressed doubts about Russia’s commitment to peace, which ultimately led Trump to call him “disrespectful” and kick him out of The White House. Still, Zelenskyy expressed readiness to sign the minerals deal, which Trump demands in exchange for wartime aid. (UPI)
A private lunar lander successfully landed on the moon with experiments for NASA, marking a milestone as Firefly Aerospace became the first private company to achieve a stable moon landing. The mission sent back initial photos, with more private landers set to follow suit later this week. (ABC News)
Delta Flight 1398 from Boston to New Orleans returned safely after a “smoky odor” was detected in the cabin following takeoff. The Airbus A220 landed without injuries to the 92 passengers. The FAA is investigating the incident as Delta works to ensure passengers reach their destination safely and promptly. (NBC News)
President Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of the U.S., overturning a policy by former President Clinton. The order claims to promote a unified society, allowing federal agencies to keep support systems for those with limited English proficiency on a voluntary basis. (NPR)
Pope Francis remained stable without needing mechanical ventilation, showing improvement from a respiratory crisis. Still, his prognosis remains guarded. He continued to rest, pray, and receive visitors in the hospital, expressing solidarity with the sick and suffering in a message calling for peace. (AP)
