Trump's DC takeover threat looms

Russia-Ukraine, abortion rights, record humidity

ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Sallee Ann Harrison August 10, 2025 By Sallee Ann Harrison August 10, 2025 Good morning and welcome to the Sunday edition of Morning Wire, where we give you the weekend rundown to get ready for the week ahead. Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, U.S. President Donald Trump's judicial picks could shape abortion nationally for decades and how to best relocate after retirement. But first, Trump threatens to take federal control of the nation's capital. UP FIRST A member of the National Guard patrols the area outside of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, in 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) The nation's capital waits for Trump's next move as a federal takeover threat looms President Donald Trump has threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia. In an online post Saturday, the Republican president said the Democratic-led city would soon be one of the country's safest and he announced a White House news conference for Monday, though he offered no details. Read more. TOP STORIES U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, are seen at the Elysee Palace, in December in Paris, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, addresses a Technology Forum in Moscow in February. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard and Pavel Bednyakov) Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a peace deal could include "some swapping of territories." Trump plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Read more. Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades As President Donald Trump pushes the Senate to confirm his federal judicial nominees, a review by The Associated Press shows that roughly half of them have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions. Read more. ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS Paul Williams cools off in water while taking a break from yard work in Richardson, Texas, in July. (AP Photo/LM Otero) READ It's the humidity: More than 70 million Americans have sweated through muggiest summer start on record Research funding: Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers Decades of conflict: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summit Defense Secretary: Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote Israel-Hamas war: Israel faces growing condemnation over military expansion in Gaza Atlanta shooting: CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police Montana bar shooting: Man suspected of killing 4 people is in custody, ending weeklong search James Lovell: Apollo 13 moon mission leader dies at 97 Retiring and relocating: How to think holistically about relocating post-retirement Today in History: In 1977, postal employee David Berkowitz was arrested in Yonkers, New York, accused of being "Son of Sam" killer WATCH Nagasaki: 80 years on, survivors work to make Nagasaki the last place on earth to be hit by an atom bomb Spain: Fire at Córdoba's mosque-turned-cathedral La Mezquita Tyuleny Island: Volunteers save sea lions from fishnets in Russia's Far East 'Something in the air': Nancy Olson reflects on 'Sunset Boulevard' at 75th anniversary Stolen Labubus: $7K worth of Labubu dolls stolen from Los Angeles store, authorities say Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Sallee Ann Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT