# Politics Today: Power Shifts and Peace Talks

In this packed episode, we explore Congress's race against the clock as lawmakers return from Thanksgiving recess with critical legislation pending before year's end. The Trump administration intensifies diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, with special envoy Steve Witkoff meeting directly with President Putin to present a new peace proposal.

We examine America's expanding role on the world stage as the U.S. assumes G20 presidency and hosts the presidents of Congo and Rwanda for peace talks. Meanwhile, significant leadership transitions unfold across Ukraine and Israel, with corruption investigations and pardon requests reshaping political landscapes.

The episode also analyzes Trump's controversial foreign policy moves, including pardoning Honduras' former president despite drug trafficking convictions and his direct negotiation attempts with Venezuela's Maduro. Finally, we break down November's "blue wave" elections and what they reveal about voter concerns regarding economic policy and federal government management

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