Top Stories: Diplomacy, Arms Treaty, and Olympics

Major foreign policy developments marked the end of the week for the Trump administration as the last remaining U.S.–Russia nuclear arms control treaty expired, raising concerns over a potential new arms race. The White House says the U.S. and Russia agreed in Abu Dhabi to restore military-to-military dialogue following talks led by Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. President Trump also spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Taiwan highlighted as a central issue, while U.S. and Iranian officials are set to hold talks in Oman. Domestically, President Trump addressed faith and unity at the National Prayer Breakfast, as Democrats including Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro build early 2028 momentum. The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open in Italy, with Team USA entering with strong medal expectations.