National Guard troops in DC are now armed, defense official says

Earlier, Trump offered to send troops to Baltimore, Maryland.

Last Updated: August 24, 2025, 5:57 PM EDT

President Donald Trump on Sunday responded to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's invitation to attend a public safety walk next month in Baltimore, offering to send "troops" to the city.

On Friday, Trump announced on social media that the U.S. "now fully owns and controls 10% of INTEL." Trump said he negotiated the deal with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

Earlier Friday, federal agents were seen searching the Maryland residence of former Trump national security adviser turned critic John Bolton. Sources told ABC News the search was related to allegations that Bolton is in possession of classified records.

Aug 18, 2025, 1:39 PM EDT

Trump pushes for trilateral meeting, Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready

President Donald Trump on Monday again pushed for a trilateral meeting between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine -- which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready for.

"I think we'll have everything works out well today, we'll have a trilat," Trump said. "And I think there will be a reasonable chance of ending the war when we do that."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump participate in a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, August 18, 2025.
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Aug 18, 2025, 1:32 PM EDT

'When it ends, I can't tell you': Trump

As he strives to stop the war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump said the conflict will end, but added, "When it ends, I can't tell you."

"The war is going to end, and this gentleman wants it to end, and Vladimir Putin wants it to end," Trump said while sitting beside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. "I think the whole world is tired of it, and we're going to get it ended."

President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House, amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, in Washington, August 18, 2025.
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Aug 18, 2025, 1:31 PM EDT

Trump pressed on security guarantees for Ukraine

President Donald Trump was asked in the Oval Office about security guarantees for Ukraine and whether that will involve the U.S.

"We'll let you know that maybe later today," Trump responded. "We're meeting with seven great leaders of great countries also, and we'll be talking about that. They'll all be involved, but there'll be a lot of -- there'll be a lot of help when it comes to security."

"They are first line of defense because they're there," Trump said of Europe before adding, "But we're going to help them. And also we'll be involved."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump shake hands during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, August 18, 2025.
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Aug 18, 2025, 1:28 PM EDT

Zelenskyy thanks Trump, first lady

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked President Donald Trump for the invitation in remarks from the Oval Office.

This marks the first time he is at the White House since Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused Zelenskyy of not being grateful enough of U.S. assistance.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump shake hands during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, August 18, 2025.
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Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his "personal efforts" to end the war. He also thanked first lady Melania Trump for a "peace letter" she gave to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked first lady Melania Trump for a "peace letter" she gave to Russian President Vladimir Putin about protecting Ukraine's children.
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Zelenskyy thanks Trump, first lady during White House meetingUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked first lady Melania Trump for a "peace letter" she gave to Russian President Vladimir Putin about protecting Ukraine's children.
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