Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

The art of no deal in Alaska

Trump has enormous leverage with Putin – if he's willing to use it. Including walking away.

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Elise Labott
Aug 14, 2025
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President Trump and President Putin in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019

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TODAY at 5:30p ET/2:30 PT. Come for a preview tomorrow’s Alaska summit between President Trump and Russian President Putin. Stay for debate on gerrymandering, the federal takeover of D.C and more!

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