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Trump-Putin Budapest Summit Venue Sparks European Diplomatic Concerns

The upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Budapest has drawn criticism from European capitals and Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s role as host raises questions about EU unity and peace negotiations.

European Leaders Express Alarm Over Summit Location

The announcement that Donald Trump’s next summit with Vladimir Putin will be hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest has reportedly unsettled European governments, according to diplomatic sources. The choice of venue comes amid concerns about Trump’s apparent alignment with Moscow’s position on ending the war in Ukraine, with one EU diplomat stating that “no one likes it” within European circles.

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GOP Fissures Emerge as Historic Government Shutdown Drags On

Republican unity shows signs of fracturing as the government shutdown extends into record territory. Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson’s strategy, calling for immediate legislative action. The impasse continues as federal workers face furloughs and Senate Democrats resist the House’s funding proposal.

Republican Unity Shows First Signs of Strain

As the U.S. government shutdown entered its 20th day on Monday, becoming the longest full shutdown in American history, the first noticeable crack in Republican solidarity has emerged according to reports. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia representative aligned with the party’s right flank, publicly broke with House Speaker Mike Johnson over his decision to keep Congress in extended recess.