Zelensky in Washington, Hurricane Erin, National Guard Weapons, and Air Canada Strike

Ukraine Peace Talks and US Politics

• 🇺🇸 President Trump is set to host President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, signaling a shift from his earlier push for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine.
• 🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin has reportedly insisted that Kyiv cede control of the Donbas region in peace talks, a demand relayed by Trump to European leaders.
• 🤝 Trump stated in a Fox News interview that "it's up to President Zelensky to get it done" and suggested European nations should also be involved.
• ✈️ Trump also indicated he would hold off on raising tariffs on Chinese goods due to perceived progress with Putin on ending the Ukraine war.

Hurricane Erin and National Guard Deployment

• 🌀 Hurricane Erin has intensified into a Category five hurricane, located north of the Caribbean islands with maximum winds of 160 miles per hour.
• 🛡️ National Guard troops deployed in Washington D.C. are reportedly preparing to carry weapons, a change from initial directives.
• 🏛️ This shift comes after President Trump's earlier statement about sending them to secure the Capitol, and hundreds of West Virginia National Guard members are also being deployed.

Corporate Scorecards and Air Canada Strike

• 📊 President Trump's aides have reportedly created a scorecard ranking companies based on their support for his signature tax cut law.
• 💼 The rankings, categorized as strong, moderate, or low partners, could potentially influence future government dealings with these firms.
• 🇨🇦 Air Canada has grounded hundreds of flights and locked out flight attendants after they went on strike, impacting approximately 130,000 passengers daily during the summer holiday season.