The National Desk
An independent review of TND conducted in March 2025 by an AllSides team member noted that the source primarily featured positive coverage of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and featured little to no scrutiny of actions taken by the Trump administration.
resident Donald Trump continues to advocate for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as the conflict enters its third year. The United States recently helped broker a partial ceasefire, focusing on safer navigation in the Black Sea for shipments and halting long-range strikes on energy sites. However, disagreements persist over the ceasefire's timing and scope. Reports from various outlets say Trump is frustrated with both Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy.
Reports from the Associated Press said Russia demands the U.S. lift sanctions first, while Ukraine questions the ceasefire's benefits.