Tim Pierce

And border czar Tom Homan confronted New York Democrats in Albany today over their pro-illegal immigration policies. Homan joined Republican lawmakers at the Capitol to challenge the state's green light law and sanctuary city policies. Here's a bit from Homan's remarks to New York Republicans.

Yeah, good morning, John. After a day of negotiations in Saudi Arabia led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In exchange, the Trump administration immediately lifted its paws on aid to Ukraine. Now, this is obviously a huge step forward, but there's a catch. Russia still has to agree to the ceasefire, and it's not entirely clear if they will.

Yeah, good morning, John. After a day of negotiations in Saudi Arabia led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In exchange, the Trump administration immediately lifted its paws on aid to Ukraine. Now, this is obviously a huge step forward, but there's a catch. Russia still has to agree to the ceasefire, and it's not entirely clear if they will.

Here's Rubio talking about the deal yesterday.

Here's Rubio talking about the deal yesterday.

Yeah, exactly. As you said, Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on Russia early Tuesday, a big show of strength targeted at Russian oil facilities. Russia said it shot down 337 drones, 91 of which were flying over Moscow. Hmm.

Yeah, exactly. As you said, Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on Russia early Tuesday, a big show of strength targeted at Russian oil facilities. Russia said it shot down 337 drones, 91 of which were flying over Moscow. Hmm.

Russia is reporting that three people were killed and 18 were injured, and Ukraine says those casualties were caused by Russian air defense and insists it only struck oil production and distribution centers. The Ukrainian military says it hit, quote, a number of Russian strategic objects, enabling armed aggression. But more important than the attack itself is the timing.

Russia is reporting that three people were killed and 18 were injured, and Ukraine says those casualties were caused by Russian air defense and insists it only struck oil production and distribution centers. The Ukrainian military says it hit, quote, a number of Russian strategic objects, enabling armed aggression. But more important than the attack itself is the timing.

Ukraine hasn't landed a drone attack on Moscow since September, and this huge assault on the Russian capital seems like an effort to signal Ukrainian strength as peace talks ramp up. Remember, this is coming on the heels of the explosive Oval Office meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky and the first round of talks between the U.S.

Ukraine hasn't landed a drone attack on Moscow since September, and this huge assault on the Russian capital seems like an effort to signal Ukrainian strength as peace talks ramp up. Remember, this is coming on the heels of the explosive Oval Office meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky and the first round of talks between the U.S.

and Russia in Saudi Arabia, which did not include the Ukrainians. Rubio on Monday told reporters that while Ukrainians have suffered greatly during the war, it needed to accept that the war would not resolve without both sides making concessions. Now, obviously, the nature of those concessions remains to be seen.

and Russia in Saudi Arabia, which did not include the Ukrainians. Rubio on Monday told reporters that while Ukrainians have suffered greatly during the war, it needed to accept that the war would not resolve without both sides making concessions. Now, obviously, the nature of those concessions remains to be seen.

And on Monday, Zelensky said he was hoping this week's talk would yield practical outcomes. Andriy Yermak, one of Zelensky's top aides, told reporters Monday that the Ukrainian delegation was very open and hoping for a very constructive, deep, friendly partnership conversation with our American partners.

And on Monday, Zelensky said he was hoping this week's talk would yield practical outcomes. Andriy Yermak, one of Zelensky's top aides, told reporters Monday that the Ukrainian delegation was very open and hoping for a very constructive, deep, friendly partnership conversation with our American partners.

He also swapped his combat garb for a suit and tie, a clear response to Trump dressing down Zelensky for his appearance in the Oval Office. Probably a wise move there. And how is Russia responding to everything going on this week? Do we have any indication that they'll take this deal?

He also swapped his combat garb for a suit and tie, a clear response to Trump dressing down Zelensky for his appearance in the Oval Office. Probably a wise move there. And how is Russia responding to everything going on this week? Do we have any indication that they'll take this deal?

Well, we haven't yet heard anything from Vladimir Putin, but we will probably hear more from him later this week after he meets in Moscow with White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff was present for the first round of Saudi Arabia talks and was supposed to attend Tuesday's meeting, but wound up flying to Qatar to participate in Gaza ceasefire talks.

Well, we haven't yet heard anything from Vladimir Putin, but we will probably hear more from him later this week after he meets in Moscow with White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff was present for the first round of Saudi Arabia talks and was supposed to attend Tuesday's meeting, but wound up flying to Qatar to participate in Gaza ceasefire talks.

This week's sit-down will be Witkoff's second meeting with Putin. He also met with the Russian leader in February when he flew to Moscow to secure the release of American hostage Mark Fogel. So it seems like the Trump administration may be positioning Witkoff as its primary go-between with Putin, while Rubio and his team negotiate directly with Ukraine.