Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump Hosts Zelensky & MSNBC’s Name Change | 8.18.25
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Aug 18, 2025 President Trump meets with Ukraine's Zelensky to strategize on achieving a lasting peace deal with Russia. Tensions rise as former Attorney General Bill Barr's deposition on the Epstein case unfolds. New Mexico's governor responds to rising violence by deploying the National Guard. Meanwhile, Hurricane Aaron threatens the coast, and some Texas lawmakers return to tackle redistricting. In a surprising twist, Marvel Studios' production shift impacts local jobs, while MSNBC rebrands as MSNOW amid significant media changes.
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Public Pressure And Gaza Dissent
- Large Israeli protests pressured leaders to strike a hostage deal while Netanyahu insisted military pressure must continue.
- Palestinians in Gaza reportedly urged Hamas to relinquish power while Hamas allegedly executed critics to silence dissent.
Review Student Visas During Protests
- The State Department revoked thousands of visas citing overstays and criminal charges, and flagged 200–300 for support of Hamas.
- Secretary Marco Rubio urged reviewing foreign student participation in protests to protect higher education operations.
Fatal Crimes Linked To Immigrant Drivers
- Multiple fatal incidents involved immigrants, including a Florida crash after an unlawful U‑turn and a shooting in New York.
- The Florida driver had entered in 2018 and later obtained a commercial license despite earlier expedited removal processing.