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President Donald Trump's executive order declaring English as the official U.S. language has sparked outrage, potentially ending interpreter services in federally funded institutions. Critics warn this move threatens the lives of 68 million LEP Americans, particularly in healthcare settings. The policy is seen as discriminatory, reinforcing nationalist sentiments and erasing linguistic diversity. Legal challenges are underway, with advocates urging protections for language access rights.

A White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned into a heated argument over a rare minerals deal. The talks, aimed at securing U.S. access to Ukraine’s resources, collapsed after Zelenskyy raised Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, prompting Trump to accuse him of disrespecting the U.S. and “gambling with World War III.” Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for a “propaganda tour.” Despite the tension, Zelenskyy thanked America on social media, while European leaders voiced support for Ukraine. The failed meeting highlights growing U.S.-Ukraine tensions amid Trump’s push for direct talks with Russia.