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President Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House Monday, joined by major European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron. Five takeaways from this meeting here.

The three-and-a-half-year war dominated discussions as Trump promised "peace is within reach" and proposed an upcoming trilateral meeting with Russian President Putin. European leaders secured Trump's commitment to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, though specific details remained unclear throughout the day's proceedings.

Trump vouched for Putin's interest in making peace, despite European skepticism about the Russian leader's intentions. Officials acknowledged the complexity of reaching a settlement, with Trump admitting the conflict proved more difficult to resolve than initially anticipated during his campaign.

Trump wants a meeting between Zelensky and Putin next.

The Texas House redistricting committee voted Monday evening to advance new congressional maps after Democrats returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum standoff. President Trump urged legislators to pass the maps "ASAP," calling it "one of the most popular initiatives" he has supported.

The proposed maps could net Republicans as many as five new House seats in next year's midterms. California Democrats responded by unveiling counter-legislation for new maps, while governors in Illinois and New York also threatened similar responses to Texas's redistricting efforts.

Democratic lawmakers plan to build a "legal case against the discriminatory map," with lawsuits widely expected if the legislature passes the changes. The White House has invited Indiana Republicans for discussions next week, with redistricting expected to be on the agenda. See the proposed changes here.

Nearly one in three U.S. businesses plan to raise prices within six months, according to a new LendingTree report. The survey found 30.9 percent of companies anticipate charging more, while 50.7 percent expect higher costs from suppliers and new tariffs imposed by President Trump.

Rhode Island (40.3 percent), New Hampshire (38.0 percent), and Montana (36.5 percent) lead states with businesses expecting price increases. Only 4.3 percent of companies foresee lowering prices, with 64.8 percent expecting no changes to their current pricing structures. Basics of tariffs here.

Executives warn tariffs and rising input costs will create a "vicious cycle" of climbing prices and wage demands. Analysts say the coming months will determine how much cost shock reaches consumers, potentially affecting inflation measures and Federal Reserve policy decisions.

Experts weigh in on when this might happen.

Master Shi Heng Yi offers profound wisdom on life's ultimate pursuit, rejecting the common chase for happiness, highlighting a fundamental shift in perspective.

The master warns against happiness as a goal because "if there's happiness there is sadness. If something can rise something must fall." This cyclical nature makes happiness unreliable and fleeting.

Instead, he advocates for inner peace as the foundation of contentment. "Being satisfied with where I am standing" represents his approach to fulfillment. Even acknowledging life's difficulties — "I have hard moments" — he maintains that "what I ultimately look for... it's just peace."

His teaching suggests that peace provides stability where happiness cannot.

Clip here. Full podcast here.

Dr. Charlie claims 90% of patients have parasites causing symptoms from teeth grinding to seizures. Muscle testing is superior to lab tests and parasites generate electromagnetic frequencies disrupting heart and brain function. Transmission occurs through sushi, pet saliva, pools, and sexual partners. Treatment involves herbal supplements, essential oils, and avoiding antacids that lower stomach acid, along with seasonal cleanses.

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