VP VANCE: “We’ve issued a very explicit proposal to both the Russians and the Ukrainians — and it’s time for them to either say yes or for the United States to walk away from this process … I feel pretty optimistic about it.”

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with religious leaders in Kyiv on Tuesday, to discuss unity and support for the nation amid ongoing challenges. Avrohom Bleich, son of Chief Rabbi Yaakov Dov Bleich, represented the Jewish community.

WILD FIRE UPDATE: PM Netanyahu and Police Commissioner Danny Levy are currently holding a special situation assessment at the unified command post established in Eshtaol, with other senior officials from emergency and rescue organizations.  

Terrifying footage of the Ocean County, NJ, wildfire threatening commercial buildings as firefighters desperately try to save them

FDA COMMISSIONER: “Today, the FDA is taking action to remove petroleum-based food dyes from the U.S. food supply and from medications.”

President Trump sends a strong warning to China: “Ultimately, they have to make a deal because otherwise they’re not going to be able to deal in the United States … If they don’t make a deal, we’ll set the deal.”

Incredible helicopter footage of the wildfire in Ocean County, south of Lakewood, which has now grown to 1,200 acres and is still 0% contained.

WATCH: James Carville says democrats should make releasing an alleged MS-13 gang member their top priority. “This we should fight on. You can’t pivot to an economic issue.”

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