Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call with Russian aide. And, Thanksgiving air travel

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff looks on during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Trump and members of his Cabinet at the White House on Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail Trump's progress on peace in Ukraine. And, air travel is back to normal just in time for Thanksgiving.

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