Days after US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky got into a heated conversation at the White House, the officials from both the countries are now ready to hold a meeting in the near future.&nbsp;
Ukrainian president's chief of staff Andriy Yermak said that he and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz had discussed the next steps towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, Reuters reported.&nbsp;
Yermak shared a post on X, saying that "they also exchanged views on security issues and the alignment of positions,&rdquo; and scheduled a meeting of Ukrainian and US officials in the near future &ldquo;to continue this important work&rdquo;.
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Had a phone conversation with the U.S. President&rsquo;s National Security Advisor, <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelgwaltz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaelgwaltz</a>. We discussed the next steps towards a just and lasting peace.
&mdash; Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1897326659029885243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
Zelensky visited the White House last Friday and met with Trump. However, the two leaders had a fiery conversation that did not go well.&nbsp;
At the end of the meeting, the Ukrainian president left and eventually, the leaders cancelled the press conference and signing of the minerals deal.&nbsp;
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Earlier in the day, a French government spokeswoman said that President Emmanuel Macron is mulling a joint visit to US along with Zelensky, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.&nbsp;
"It is being considered that President Macron could possibly go again to Washington, with President Zelensky and his English counterpart," Sophie Primas told reporters after a cabinet meeting, referring to UK government chief Starmer.
Earlier today, during the joint session to Congress, Trump said that he received an important letter from his Ukrainian counterpart, who told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and a US minerals deal, days after their White House clash.&nbsp;
"Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict with no end in sight. The United States has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine&rsquo;s defense," Trump said.&nbsp;
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"It's time to stop this. It's time to halt the killing. It's time to end the senseless war," he added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Andriy Yermak said that he and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz had discussed the next steps towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, Reuters reported.

Days after US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky got into a heated conversation at the White House, the officials from both the countries are now ready to hold a meeting in the near future. Ukrainian president's chief of staff Andriy Yermak said that he and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz had discussed the next steps towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, Reuters reported. Yermak shared a post on X, saying that "they also exchanged views on security issues and the alignment of positions,” and scheduled a meeting of Ukrainian and US officials in the near future “to continue this important work”. Also read: Trump speech: Zelensky offers to sign minerals deal 'any time', says US president Had a phone conversation with the U.S. President’s National Security Advisor, @michaelgwaltz. We discussed the next steps towards a just and lasting peace. — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) March 5, 2025 Zelensky visited the White House last Friday and met with Trump. However, the two leaders had a fiery conversation that did not go well. At the end of the meeting, the Ukrainian president left and eventually, the leaders cancelled the press conference and signing of the minerals deal. Also read: ‘Time to make things right’: Zelensky ready to work under Trump’s ‘strong leadership’ after US halts aid Earlier in the day, a French government spokeswoman said that President Emmanuel Macron is mulling a joint visit to US along with Zelensky, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "It is being considered that President Macron could possibly go again to Washington, with President Zelensky and his English counterpart," Sophie Primas told reporters after a cabinet meeting, referring to UK government chief Starmer. Earlier today, during the joint session to Congress, Trump said that he received an important letter from his Ukrainian counterpart, who told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and a US minerals deal, days after their White House clash. "Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict with no end in sight. The United States has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine’s defense," Trump said. Also read: White House Press Secretary calls Trump-Zelensky showdown an ‘incredibly refreshing’ moment "It's time to stop this. It's time to halt the killing. It's time to end the senseless war," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan has arrested a key terror suspect after a CIA intelligence tip-off, confirming President Donald Trump's statement. The mastermind behind a deadly blast has been detained in a counterterrorism operation. This arrest highlights the growing security cooperation between the US and Pakistan in tackling global terrorism. Watch for more details.

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In the US air base of Ramstein in southwest Germany, people are struggling to imagine life without US military presence. US  President Donald Trump and his administration's statements have cast doubt on America’s future military presence in Europe. With as many as 50,000 American military personnel and their relatives living there now, locals worry that if troops were to be withdrawn, the impact of local economy and culture, would be destructive.

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On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump asked Congress to fund a "state-of-the-art" Golden Dome. Trump has pushed for a missile defense shield, similar to Israel's, to protect the US He said, "As commander in chief, my focus is on building the most powerful military of the future."

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#Gravitas Russia has offered to mediate between US, and Iran in renewed nuclear talks.

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NASA Astronauts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-starliners-return-to-earth-delayed-as-nasa-carries-out-critical-safety-investigation-733003">Sunita Williams</a> and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded in space for nine months, broke silence on the reports claiming that their return was delayed due to politics. They said that politics had nothing to do with their extended stay in space.&nbsp;
Remarks from the stranded astronauts come after US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk accused former President Joe Biden's administration of postponing their return from the International Space Station (ISS).&nbsp;
Trump claimed that his administration wanted to expedite the astronauts' return to Earth.
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However on Tuesday (March 4), the two astronauts addressed an orbital press conference, during which, Wilmore responded to the controversy, saying that he totally supports Musk and Trump.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Obviously, we've heard some of these different things that have been said,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I can tell you at the outset, all of us have the utmost respect for Mr. Musk and obviously, respect and admiration for our president of the United States, Donald Trump.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;The words they've said, politics, I mean, that's part of life. We understand that. And there's an important reason why we have a political system and the political system that we do have, and we're behind it 100%.&rdquo;
They stressed that they came prepared to stay long in space, adding, "From my standpoint, politics is not playing into this at all.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We came up prepared to stay long, even though we planned to stay short. That's what we do in human space flight. That's what your nation's human space flight program is all about, planning for unknown, unexpected contingencies. And we did that.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World, trending: The two astronauts addressed an orbital press conference, during which, Wilmore responded to the controversy, saying that he totally supports Musk and Trump.

NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded in space for nine months, broke silence on the reports claiming that their return was delayed due to politics. They said that politics had nothing to do with their extended stay in space. Remarks from the stranded astronauts come after US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk accused former President Joe Biden's administration of postponing their return from the International Space Station (ISS). Trump claimed that his administration wanted to expedite the astronauts' return to Earth. Also read: Sunita Williams shares the one fun thing she took to space. 'Didn't think it would...' However on Tuesday (March 4), the two astronauts addressed an orbital press conference, during which, Wilmore responded to the controversy, saying that he totally supports Musk and Trump. “Obviously, we've heard some of these different things that have been said,” he said. “I can tell you at the outset, all of us have the utmost respect for Mr. Musk and obviously, respect and admiration for our president of the United States, Donald Trump.” Also read: 'Watching the...': Sunita Williams says THIS was the most exciting event in space “The words they've said, politics, I mean, that's part of life. We understand that. And there's an important reason why we have a political system and the political system that we do have, and we're behind it 100%.” They stressed that they came prepared to stay long in space, adding, "From my standpoint, politics is not playing into this at all.” “We came up prepared to stay long, even though we planned to stay short. That's what we do in human space flight. That's what your nation's human space flight program is all about, planning for unknown, unexpected contingencies. And we did that.” Also read: Trump orders Musk to bring astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore home (With inputs from agencies)

'Politics' played no role': Sunita Williams, Wilmore speak up on Trump's claim of Biden delayed their return

President Donald Trump declared "the American Dream is unstoppable" as he addressed a raucous joint session of the US Congress for the first time since he returned to power.

In the longest presidential speech to lawmakers on record, he outlined his vision for his second term, as Republicans applauded a high-octane six weeks that has reshaped domestic and foreign policy.

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said an announcement on Canada and Mexico tariffs was expected later Wednesday, signaling potential relief for specific sectors such as automobiles, a day after the steep levies took effect.
President Donald Trump's sharp 25 percent tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico -- with a lower rate for Canadian energy -- kicked in Tuesday, sending global markets tumbling.
Ottawa swiftly announced retaliatory tariffs, while Mexico City promised countermeasures were to come.
The US president has nominally cited illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking in imposing the measures, though he frequently mentions trade imbalances when discussing the issue.
Trump is listening to "offers" from the North American neighbors, Lutnick told Bloomberg Television on Wednesday.
He said he expects an announcement to be made Wednesday afternoon.
Lutnick dismissed the possibility of lifting the levies completely, but said Trump is mulling market segments where he could provide temporary relief.
"The president gets to make the decision," Lutnick said. "But our expectation is that it'll be categories."
"It will be 25 percent but it'll be, there will be some categories left out. It could well be autos, could be others as well," he said.
Lutnick maintained, however, that reciprocal tariffs tailored to each US trading partner are still coming on April 2, as promised by Trump.
The levies could affect Mexico and Canada further, addressing their broader trade with the United States, he said.
Trump has vowed "reciprocal tariffs" targeting friend and foe to remedy potential practices deemed as unfair.
While some of these tariffs could come immediately, Lutnick told Bloomberg that others could take "over a month or two to come online."
This week, Trump also inked an order doubling an additional tariff rate on Chinese imports from 10 percent to 20 percent, also over the country's alleged role in illicit fentanyl entering the United States.
The latest US duties pile atop existing ones on various Chinese products.
Beijing hit back swiftly, condemning Washington's "unilateral imposition" of levies and promising 10 percent and 15 percent tariffs on a range of US agricultural imports.
Economists warn that tariff hikes stand to bog down economic growth and add to inflation in the world's biggest economy.
The mounting trade war could complicate Trump's stated aims of bringing cost of living relief to households.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World: Trump's sharp 25 percent tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico -- with a lower rate for Canadian energy -- kicked in Tuesday, sending global markets tumbling.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said an announcement on Canada and Mexico tariffs was expected later Wednesday, signaling potential relief for specific sectors such as automobiles, a day after the steep levies took effect. President Donald Trump's sharp 25 percent tariffs on US imports from Canada and Mexico -- with a lower rate for Canadian energy -- kicked in Tuesday, sending global markets tumbling. Ottawa swiftly announced retaliatory tariffs, while Mexico City promised countermeasures were to come. The US president has nominally cited illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking in imposing the measures, though he frequently mentions trade imbalances when discussing the issue. Trump is listening to "offers" from the North American neighbors, Lutnick told Bloomberg Television on Wednesday. He said he expects an announcement to be made Wednesday afternoon. Lutnick dismissed the possibility of lifting the levies completely, but said Trump is mulling market segments where he could provide temporary relief. "The president gets to make the decision," Lutnick said. "But our expectation is that it'll be categories." "It will be 25 percent but it'll be, there will be some categories left out. It could well be autos, could be others as well," he said. Lutnick maintained, however, that reciprocal tariffs tailored to each US trading partner are still coming on April 2, as promised by Trump. The levies could affect Mexico and Canada further, addressing their broader trade with the United States, he said. Trump has vowed "reciprocal tariffs" targeting friend and foe to remedy potential practices deemed as unfair. While some of these tariffs could come immediately, Lutnick told Bloomberg that others could take "over a month or two to come online." This week, Trump also inked an order doubling an additional tariff rate on Chinese imports from 10 percent to 20 percent, also over the country's alleged role in illicit fentanyl entering the United States. The latest US duties pile atop existing ones on various Chinese products. Beijing hit back swiftly, condemning Washington's "unilateral imposition" of levies and promising 10 percent and 15 percent tariffs on a range of US agricultural imports. Economists warn that tariff hikes stand to bog down economic growth and add to inflation in the world's biggest economy. The mounting trade war could complicate Trump's stated aims of bringing cost of living relief to households. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Donald Trump has laid out his national security vision, calling on Congress to fund the "Golden Dome for America" initiative—a missile defense shield to protect the US from future threats. He also emphasized his focus on building the most powerful military for the future.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has written to Donald Trump as the US president urges Congress to push for an end to the war. While Zelensky expresses gratitude for US military aid, he also lays down conditions for peace efforts

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As Egypt unveiled the Gaza reconstruction plan on Tuesday while hosting an Arab League Summit in Cairo, Israel and the US rejected the proposal, while, the Palestinian militant group Hamas welcomed it.&nbsp;
<h2>Hamas welcomes the plan</h2>
Hamas in a statement welcomed the Arab proposal to rebuild the Gaza Strip under a future PA administration.&nbsp;
"We welcome the plan to rebuild Gaza, and we call for the provision of all the elements needed for its success. We also appreciate Egypt's efforts in preparing to hold an international conference to rebuild Gaza," the Palestinian militant group said in a statement.
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<h2>US, Israel reject the plan&nbsp;</h2>
The Trump administration rejected the plan, claiming that it does not address the reality that Gaza is currently unhabitable.&nbsp;
"Residents cannot humanely live in a territory covered in debris and unexploded ordnances," it added.&nbsp;
The National Security Council spokesperson said President Donald Trump "stands by" his plan to "rebuild Gaza".&nbsp;
Moreover, Israel also rejected Egypt's plan, saying that it "failed to address realities" and accused the PA and the UN Agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA of "corruption" and "support for terrorism".
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<h2>What is the Gaza reconstruction plan?</h2>
The plan consists of three major stages, including interim measures, reconstruction and governance. The first stage would last about six months, however, the other two phases would take place over a combined four to five years.&nbsp;
The Egypt plan aims to reconstruct Gaza, which has been destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war. They further aim to maintain peace and security and reassert the governance of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the region.&nbsp;
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It would take a six-month interim period for the committee of Palestinian technocrats to clear the rubble from Salah al-Din Street, which is the main north-south highway in the Gaza Strip.
Once the roads in the territory get clear, 200,000 temporary housing units would be built to accommodate 1.2 million people and about 60,000 damaged buildings restored.
After the interim measures are completed, it would take another four to five years to build at least 400,000 permanent homes, building Gaza's seaport and international airport.&nbsp;
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Moreover, water, a waste system, telecommunication services and electricity would also be restored.
It further calls for the establishment of a Steering and Management Council, which would be a financial fund supporting the interim governing body in Gaza.
Further, Egypt called for a USD 53 billion fund for the reconstruction of Gaza, with the money distributed over three phases. As per the plan, the fund will be sourced from several international sources including the UN and international financial organisation and foreign and private sector investments.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: Plan would allow its roughly two million Palestinians to remain as opposed to the proposal made by Trump to depopulate the region and redevelop it as a beach destination.

As Egypt unveiled the Gaza reconstruction plan on Tuesday while hosting an Arab League Summit in Cairo, Israel and the US rejected the proposal, while, the Palestinian militant group Hamas welcomed it. Hamas welcomes the plan Hamas in a statement welcomed the Arab proposal to rebuild the Gaza Strip under a future PA administration. "We welcome the plan to rebuild Gaza, and we call for the provision of all the elements needed for its success. We also appreciate Egypt's efforts in preparing to hold an international conference to rebuild Gaza," the Palestinian militant group said in a statement. Also read: Egypt to present Gaza reconstruction plan at Arab summit, intensify efforts for ceasefire phase two US, Israel reject the plan The Trump administration rejected the plan, claiming that it does not address the reality that Gaza is currently unhabitable. "Residents cannot humanely live in a territory covered in debris and unexploded ordnances," it added. The National Security Council spokesperson said President Donald Trump "stands by" his plan to "rebuild Gaza". Moreover, Israel also rejected Egypt's plan, saying that it "failed to address realities" and accused the PA and the UN Agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA of "corruption" and "support for terrorism". Also read: ‘Might return to war’: Netanyahu warns Hamas of ‘unimaginable consequences’ if they don't return hostages What is the Gaza reconstruction plan? The plan consists of three major stages, including interim measures, reconstruction and governance. The first stage would last about six months, however, the other two phases would take place over a combined four to five years. The Egypt plan aims to reconstruct Gaza, which has been destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war. They further aim to maintain peace and security and reassert the governance of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the region. Also read: Arab Summit: Egypt’s Sisi says ‘Trump can bring peace’ as leaders meet to oppose his Gaza plan It would take a six-month interim period for the committee of Palestinian technocrats to clear the rubble from Salah al-Din Street, which is the main north-south highway in the Gaza Strip. Once the roads in the territory get clear, 200,000 temporary housing units would be built to accommodate 1.2 million people and about 60,000 damaged buildings restored. After the interim measures are completed, it would take another four to five years to build at least 400,000 permanent homes, building Gaza's seaport and international airport. Also read: WATCH | Violence in Israeli parliament, hostage families barred from attending debate on Oct 7 probe Moreover, water, a waste system, telecommunication services and electricity would also be restored. It further calls for the establishment of a Steering and Management Council, which would be a financial fund supporting the interim governing body in Gaza. Further, Egypt called for a USD 53 billion fund for the reconstruction of Gaza, with the money distributed over three phases. As per the plan, the fund will be sourced from several international sources including the UN and international financial organisation and foreign and private sector investments. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia has offered to mediate between the US and Iran as tensions rise over nuclear talks. President Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to help US President Donald Trump broker discussions. Meanwhile, the UN warns that Iran has accelerated uranium enrichment.

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US President Donald Trump praises his top adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, for his work leading the so-called Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is tasked with streamlining the federal government.
"Many [scams] have been found out and exposed and swiftly terminated by a group ... headed up by Elon", he says. "We found hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud," Trump adds, before Elon Musk stands to greet Congress to a wave of applause from Republican Party members. Watch to know more!

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With Gaza negotiation talks at a standstill, questions loom over the fate of Palestinians. The Arab world is grappling with a future Gaza plan that could serve as an alternative to US President Donald Trump's vision for West Asia. Watch in for more details!

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U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to facilitate discussions with Iran on its nuclear program and regional proxy forces, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing anonymous sources in Moscow familiar with the matter. Watch to know more!

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Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to work under Donald Trump's "strong leadership" to achieve a lasting peace days after their explosive Oval Office meeting. The Ukrainian president described the White House showdown as "regrettable" in a lengthy social media post in the wake of the US announcing a pause in military aid to Kyiv. Watch to know more!

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US President Donald Trump will be addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night (Wednesday, 7.30 am IST) for the first time after assuming office.&nbsp;
However, it will not be a State of the Union speech but will be a joint address to Congress.&nbsp;
As per tradition, the US president's annual televised address is known as the "State of the Union" speech, in which the government's accomplishments in the previous year and its agenda for the upcoming year are announced.
But Trump, on the contrary, is calling it a "Joint Address to Congress".&nbsp;
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<h2>What is the State of the Union?&nbsp;</h2>
According to the Constitution, the US president is mandated "from time to time" to "give to the Congress information of the state of the union".&nbsp;
George Washington delivered the first such speech in 1790. Later, some of the presidents in the 19th century delivered written addresses to Congress.&nbsp;
Though there is no specific date mentioned for the address, but it usually happens in the first few months of the year. However, the President's inauguration date is fixed as January 20 as per the Constitution.&nbsp;
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The impact of these first-year speeches should be considered to have the same heft as the State of the Union address, according to the American Presidency Project.&nbsp;
Moreover, just like the State of the Union address, the opposing party to the one that occupies the White House gives a brief speech in response.&nbsp;
Notably, this year, it will be delivered by Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.
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<h2>When and where will it happen?</h2>
Standing at the front of the US House chamber at the Capitol, Trump will be addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The speech is scheduled to begin at 9 pm ET on March 4 (7:30 am IST Wednesday), however, its duration is not yet known.&nbsp;
During Trump's first term in 2017, his joint address to Congress lasted about one hour.&nbsp;
Further, in the last three years, his State of the Union speeches averaged 80 minutes.&nbsp;
The key event will be broadcast widely on television networks like CNN and PBS. Moreover, the viewers can also watch it live on YouTube, Hulu, and The Associated Press's official YouTube channel.&nbsp;
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Also, CBS News will live broadcast the address and air a special primetime programme at 9 PM ET.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;

World: Standing at the front of the US House chamber at the Capitol, Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. It is scheduled to begin at 9 pm ET on March 4.

US President Donald Trump will be addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night (Wednesday, 7.30 am IST) for the first time after assuming office. However, it will not be a State of the Union speech but will be a joint address to Congress. As per tradition, the US president's annual televised address is known as the "State of the Union" speech, in which the government's accomplishments in the previous year and its agenda for the upcoming year are announced. But Trump, on the contrary, is calling it a "Joint Address to Congress". Also read: ‘Agitators will be...’: Trump to cut federal funding for US schools allowing illegal protests What is the State of the Union? According to the Constitution, the US president is mandated "from time to time" to "give to the Congress information of the state of the union". George Washington delivered the first such speech in 1790. Later, some of the presidents in the 19th century delivered written addresses to Congress. Though there is no specific date mentioned for the address, but it usually happens in the first few months of the year. However, the President's inauguration date is fixed as January 20 as per the Constitution. Also read: ‘Determined to continue cooperation with US’: Ukraine for negotiations after Trump halts military aid The impact of these first-year speeches should be considered to have the same heft as the State of the Union address, according to the American Presidency Project. Moreover, just like the State of the Union address, the opposing party to the one that occupies the White House gives a brief speech in response. Notably, this year, it will be delivered by Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan. Also read: US President Donald Trump considering sanction relief for Russia: Report When and where will it happen? Standing at the front of the US House chamber at the Capitol, Trump will be addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The speech is scheduled to begin at 9 pm ET on March 4 (7:30 am IST Wednesday), however, its duration is not yet known. During Trump's first term in 2017, his joint address to Congress lasted about one hour. Further, in the last three years, his State of the Union speeches averaged 80 minutes. The key event will be broadcast widely on television networks like CNN and PBS. Moreover, the viewers can also watch it live on YouTube, Hulu, and The Associated Press's official YouTube channel. Also read: How China is targeting US agriculture with retaliatory tariffs as Trump begins trade war Also, CBS News will live broadcast the address and air a special primetime programme at 9 PM ET. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (March 4) warned American schools and universities, saying that he would stop federal funding for any school or university that allows illegal protests.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that whoever doesn't follow it will be imprisoned or permanently sent back to the native country .&nbsp;
He added that the American students will be permanently expelled or arrested, depending on the crime.&nbsp;
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"All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests," he wrote on his Truth Social platform. "Agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came. American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested," he posted.&nbsp;
"NO MASKS! Thank you for your attention to this matter," he stressed.&nbsp;
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Earlier also, Trump has made it clear in the past that protests against him are not appreciated, despite he and his party's insistence on the importance of free speech in the US.&nbsp;
In the past, he threatened to cut government funds to US colleges, schools, and universities over teachings on gender and race if they allow transgender athletes to compete on girls' sports teams, or if they insist on Covid-19 vaccine mandates.&nbsp;
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Since Trump became the US President, he has repeatedly warned to turn the US education system upside down. Moreover, he has also threatened to defund the entire Department of Education and return all control over the curriculum to individual states.&nbsp;
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World: In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that whoever doesn't follow it will be imprisoned or permanently sent back to the native country.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (March 4) warned American schools and universities, saying that he would stop federal funding for any school or university that allows illegal protests. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that whoever doesn't follow it will be imprisoned or permanently sent back to the native country . He added that the American students will be permanently expelled or arrested, depending on the crime. Also read: US President Donald Trump considering sanction relief for Russia: Report "All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests," he wrote on his Truth Social platform. "Agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came. American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested," he posted. "NO MASKS! Thank you for your attention to this matter," he stressed. Also read: How China is targeting US agriculture with retaliatory tariffs as Trump begins trade war Earlier also, Trump has made it clear in the past that protests against him are not appreciated, despite he and his party's insistence on the importance of free speech in the US. In the past, he threatened to cut government funds to US colleges, schools, and universities over teachings on gender and race if they allow transgender athletes to compete on girls' sports teams, or if they insist on Covid-19 vaccine mandates. Also read: Putin ‘trying to tick a box’: Russia sends troops on ‘suicide missions’ to seize Ukrainian land ahead of talks Since Trump became the US President, he has repeatedly warned to turn the US education system upside down. Moreover, he has also threatened to defund the entire Department of Education and return all control over the curriculum to individual states. Also read: Trump hopes Linda McMahon 'puts herself out of job' by shutting down education department (With inputs from agencies)

‘Agitators will be...’: Trump to cut federal funding for US schools allowing illegal protests

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