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President Donald Trump speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Washington. Standing with the President from left are, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Director of U.S. Federal Marshall Service Gadyaces Serralta. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Donald Trump speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Washington. Standing with the President from left are, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Trump met separately with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine this past week. He also sat down with several high-profile leaders from Europe. Has real progress been made toward peace?
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I'm George Gerbo, and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and talk about their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me today, once again, is talented national politics reporter Seth McLaughlin.
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A view of a shipbuilding yard in Geoje, South Korea, one of the country's major shipbuilding hubs. (Shutterstock.com)
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Baltimore Ravens running back D’Ernest Johnson (30) running with the ball and being tackled by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (97) during the first half of an NFL preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, August 23, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)
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Israeli families creating new life from deceased relatives illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, walk toward the Treaty Room at the State Department in Washington, Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Palestine, Hamas and Israel illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Securing pharmaceutical drug sources for the United States of America illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times
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Border security and monitoring visa overstays illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times
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New York Mets relief pitcher Gregory Soto (65) throwing a pitch during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 20, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
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Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson throwing out the first pitch before the start of an MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 20, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
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Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (2) shaking hands with shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) after the team’s 5-4 win over the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 20, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
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Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (2) and shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) jumping up in celebration after the team’s 5-4 win over the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 20, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
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Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (5) ducking out of the way of a pitch during the seventh inning of an MLB game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 20, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
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Washington Nationals designated hitter Josh Bell (19) rounding the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 20, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) in the on deck circle during the sixth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 20, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
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New York Mets relief pitcher Tyler Rogers (71) throwing a pitch during the sixth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., August 20, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)