The Defense secretary has carved out an unorthodox political niche that has helped insulate him from criticism inside the administration, at least for now.

President Trump slammed Ukraine Sunday for expressing “zero gratitude” toward his administration for its efforts to end Russia’s bloody war — as a White House-backed

The plan includes several red lines for Ukraine, including a massive reduction of its army and ceding territory to Russia that it has not yet conquered militarily.

Furious US politicians are calling for Witkoff to be given his marching orders, as anger on the Capitol grows.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin threatened President Trump not to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in a phone call set in motion by White House special envoy Steve Witkoff ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt introduced "Waddle" the turkey to reporters in the briefing room before President Donald Trump is scheduled to pardon him and his friend, "Gobble," on Tuesday.