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"I do not think that it is in America's interest to continue to fund an effectively never-ending war in Ukraine."

"We must stop the war... and embark on diplomatic talks that should lead to a just peace."

"[I]nstead of engaging peace overtures, the US has been throwing billions in weapons and economic aid to keep the [Russia-Ukraine] war alive."

"I think it’s in the U.S.’s best interest to get this war finished and just get it done, negotiate a deal."

"[T]he war machine has ruined America’s economy and broken its budget... [RFK Jr. is] committed to bringing those trillions of dollars home."

"We should not be contributing to extending the fight [in Ukraine]."

"Minnesota stands with the people of Ukraine as they fight to defend freedom and democracy."

Harris will "continue to stand with Ukraine to stop Putin’s atrocities and constrain Russia’s threat to allied nations."

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"If the U.S. withdraws from the WHO, it would severely weaken global health initiatives, disrupt pandemic preparedness efforts, and diminish U.S. influence over international health policy."

"If the United States is no longer a member of WHO, Americans around the world would be more susceptible to disease, but they could also carry it back to the United States and infect multitudes."

"It means we are going to see a lot more disease outbreaks become regional and global, and we will see more disease outbreaks from other countries coming into the U.S."

"The bottom line is that withdrawing from the WHO makes Americans and the world less safe."

"Public health disasters that don't have to happen will happen, because those capacities aren't there anymore [because of the US withdrawal from the WHO]."

"President Trump's decision to withdraw from the WHO could have life-threatening consequences for people in the humanitarian contexts where we work as well as in the US."

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Melania Trump will preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting on March 2, marking the first time a sitting US first lady has chaired the 15-member body. The session, titled "Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict," coincides with the United States assuming the council's rotating monthly presidency.

Melania Trump will preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting on March 2, marking the first time a sitting US first lady has chaired the 15-member body. The session, titled "Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict," coincides with the United States assuming the council's rotating monthly presidency.

A UN spokesperson confirmed this will be the first time a spouse of any serving world leader has chaired a Security Council meeting. Typically, a nation's UN ambassador or senior cabinet official presides over such sessions.

A UN spokesperson confirmed this will be the first time a spouse of any serving world leader has chaired a Security Council meeting. Typically, a nation's UN ambassador or senior cabinet official presides over such sessions.

The first lady's office stated the meeting will emphasize education's role in advancing tolerance and world peace. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz and members of the Security Council are expected to attend the session at UN headquarters in New York.

The first lady's office stated the meeting will emphasize education's role in advancing tolerance and world peace. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz and members of the Security Council are expected to attend the session at UN headquarters in New York.

Melania Trump has focused on efforts to secure the return of children allegedly taken by Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. She announced in October that some Ukrainian children seized by Russians had been reunited with their families during her husband's second term.

Melania Trump has focused on efforts to secure the return of children allegedly taken by Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. She announced in October that some Ukrainian children seized by Russians had been reunited with their families during her husband's second term.

The appearance occurs as President Trump has criticized the United Nations, calling it "ineffective" and withdrawing the US from several UN-affiliated agencies including the World Health Organization. The United States owes the UN nearly $4 billion in dues.

The appearance occurs as President Trump has criticized the United Nations, calling it "ineffective" and withdrawing the US from several UN-affiliated agencies including the World Health Organization. The United States owes the UN nearly $4 billion in dues.

President Trump recently launched his "Board of Peace" initiative, which some global leaders worry could serve to supplant the UN. A UN spokesperson said the first lady's appearance shows "the importance that the United States feels towards the Security Council and the subject."

President Trump recently launched his "Board of Peace" initiative, which some global leaders worry could serve to supplant the UN. A UN spokesperson said the first lady's appearance shows "the importance that the United States feels towards the Security Council and the subject."

Melania Trump to Chair UN Security Council in Historic First

Melania Trump to Chair UN Security Council in Historic First

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