Trump is heading to the NATO summit in Ankara today where he'll meet with President Zelenskyy and other allied leaders amid escalating tensions. The gathering comes hours after Russia launched deadly attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 11 civilians [CBS News]. Trump told PBS he believes an end to the Ukraine war is "getting close," though his exact diplomatic approach remains unclear [PBS].

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed press ahead of the summit, signaling the alliance is bracing for tense discussions. Officials warn Trump's unpredictable stance on Ukraine and NATO commitments could dominate talks [Bloomberg, Newsweek].

FIFA red card saga widens

The Trump-FIFA controversy deepened as the former FIFA president questioned the "political power" at play after Trump's call with FIFA head Gianni Infantino over the reversal of Jude Balogun's red card [The Hill]. Trump confirmed he called Infantino but denied influencing the decision, while FIFA's Infantino defended the organization's integrity against corruption allegations [Politico]. The back-and-forth has sparked debate about presidential overreach in sports governance.

Other developing stories

Philippines VP Sara Duterte was absent from the first day of her impeachment trial, raising questions about her defense strategy [UPI]. Immigration policy shifts under Trump are now affecting spouses of U.S. citizens, marking a significant change to family-based immigration [NPR]. England won a major match at the Azteca stadium [NBC News]. China's submarine missile test continues to draw international concern over regional military buildup [Newsweek].