US, Ukraine Draft ‘Refined Peace Framework’; Travel Delays Expected Ahead of Holiday Weekend | NTD Good Morning (Nov. 24)

The United States and Ukraine said their representatives made progress on a revised peace plan during talks in Geneva over the weekend. The White House said the updated framework strengthens protections for Ukraine and ensures its sovereignty remains nonnegotiable. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the talks the most productive of the process so far, though key issues remain.

Operations at one of the terminals at New York City’s JFK International Airport have resumed following a systems failure on Sunday that left travelers facing major delays. The outage happened at the beginning of a busy week of pre-Thanksgiving travel, with two budding winter storms also expected to hit parts of the United States. Heavy rain is expected in Texas and parts of the southwest this weekend. Forecasters are also warning of lake-effect snow and white-out conditions across western New York state.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Americans can expect substantial refunds in early 2026. He is also optimistic that the broader economy will avoid a recession despite the impact of the record government shutdown. Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said real wages are up about $1,200 this year, and predicted that 2026 will be a strong year for the economy.