Let's talk about something important in surgery: goals of care (GOC) discussions. These chats are key to making sure patients get the treatment they truly want. But how well are we doing this? And how can we get better? First, let's think about why GOC talks matter. They help doctors and patients a
In a recent interview, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard shed light on a troubling episode in U. S. history. She discussed the revocation of security clearances for 37 intelligence officials linked to the 2017 Russiagate scandal. Gabbard described the events as a "seditious conspiracy
In a surprising turn of events, Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to a security arrangement for Ukraine that mirrors NATO's Article 5. This shift was revealed by a U. S. official after a recent summit between Putin and Trump. The agreement suggests that the U. S. and its European allies could off
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is in Washington, D. C. , with top European leaders to meet with President Donald Trump. Their goal is to present a united front against Russia's ongoing aggression. This meeting comes after Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which l
China's leader, Xi Jinping, is keeping a close eye on how President Trump handles the Russia-Ukraine situation. Why? Because Xi has his own plans for Taiwan. If the West seems weak or unsure about supporting Ukraine, Xi might see this as his chance to make a move. A former U. S. ambassador to NATO,
Before stepping into the White House, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy took to social media to accuse Russia of targeting civilians. He shared a video showing a burning apartment building with huge holes in the roof. This was no accident, he said. It was a deliberate move by Russia to create chaos and
The United States has been playing a big role in the Ukraine war. It's not directly involved, but it's been helping Ukraine a lot. Some people think that only the U. S. can get Russia to talk about ending the war. They say that because the U. S. has a lot of power and influence. One important perso
A recent meeting between U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska did not result in a deal. The meeting, originally planned to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, was later described as a "listening exercise" by White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. The goal was t
In a recent meeting in Alaska, U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about Ukraine's future. The U. S. might offer Ukraine some security promises, but it's not clear what these promises will look like. Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, said the U. S. could offe
A recent meeting between former U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin left many questioning what was actually achieved. The summit, held in Anchorage, Alaska, was expected to bring progress in ending the war in Ukraine. However, it seems not much was settled. Trump and P
