Michelle Kellerman

The meeting started fine, but devolved after Vice President J.D. Vance accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of being disrespectful and not thanking President Trump for pushing for peace. Trump picked up on that line of attack.

The meeting started fine, but devolved after Vice President J.D. Vance accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of being disrespectful and not thanking President Trump for pushing for peace. Trump picked up on that line of attack.

Zelensky called off a public appearance after the showdown, but he's active on social media, writing thank you for your support as world leaders stand with Ukraine. Germany's soon-to-be chancellor called it a testing time, adding, quote, we must never confuse aggressor and victim. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is praising Trump for, in his words, standing up for America.

Zelensky called off a public appearance after the showdown, but he's active on social media, writing thank you for your support as world leaders stand with Ukraine. Germany's soon-to-be chancellor called it a testing time, adding, quote, we must never confuse aggressor and victim. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is praising Trump for, in his words, standing up for America.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

Supporters cheered as USAID staffers emerged from the Ronald Reagan building with boxes of posters and other mementos from their service. This man would not give his name because he's still employed and fears retribution.

Supporters cheered as USAID staffers emerged from the Ronald Reagan building with boxes of posters and other mementos from their service. This man would not give his name because he's still employed and fears retribution.

He's been detained, shot at and evacuated several times in his career and has been dismayed by the way the Trump administration talks about an agency that until now had bipartisan support. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

He's been detained, shot at and evacuated several times in his career and has been dismayed by the way the Trump administration talks about an agency that until now had bipartisan support. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.

It's almost zero, according to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The northern border does see some migrants crossing without legal status, but the flow of hard street drugs like methamphetamines and fentanyl from Canada... It's a tiny fraction of what we see coming in from Mexico.

It's almost zero, according to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The northern border does see some migrants crossing without legal status, but the flow of hard street drugs like methamphetamines and fentanyl from Canada... It's a tiny fraction of what we see coming in from Mexico.

The president was asked about this today, and he argued drugs are flowing across the northern border without being detected. Trump offered no evidence to back up that accusation, and the experts I've interviewed don't think Canada is a factor in the U.S. overdose crisis.

The president was asked about this today, and he argued drugs are flowing across the northern border without being detected. Trump offered no evidence to back up that accusation, and the experts I've interviewed don't think Canada is a factor in the U.S. overdose crisis.

When the Trump administration came to office, it put most foreign aid on hold, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio has allowed for emergency humanitarian relief to continue. The trouble is, USAID staff around the world have been getting mixed signals, losing access to their emails and being put on administrative leave before a judge temporarily halted that.

When the Trump administration came to office, it put most foreign aid on hold, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio has allowed for emergency humanitarian relief to continue. The trouble is, USAID staff around the world have been getting mixed signals, losing access to their emails and being put on administrative leave before a judge temporarily halted that.

Now, USAID's inspector general is reporting that the agency has limited ability to oversee what aid is going through. There's food aid at risk of spoilage, according to the report, and a concern that there's not enough staff to vet partners in the Middle East to make sure U.S. taxpayer money is not benefiting terrorist groups. Michelle Killeman, NPR News, the State Department.

Now, USAID's inspector general is reporting that the agency has limited ability to oversee what aid is going through. There's food aid at risk of spoilage, according to the report, and a concern that there's not enough staff to vet partners in the Middle East to make sure U.S. taxpayer money is not benefiting terrorist groups. Michelle Killeman, NPR News, the State Department.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele hosted Rubio at his lakeside villa about an hour outside the city. They looked out over the lake as a jet ski and boat came by with cheering fans. 90% approval rating. Bukele is popular here for his crackdown on gangs. He says he's working with Rubio on migration and hinted at a big, important deal.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele hosted Rubio at his lakeside villa about an hour outside the city. They looked out over the lake as a jet ski and boat came by with cheering fans. 90% approval rating. Bukele is popular here for his crackdown on gangs. He says he's working with Rubio on migration and hinted at a big, important deal.