Trump Says Negotiations to End Ukraine War Will Start; Attorney General Pam Bondi Sues NY | Capitol Report (Feb. 12)

President Donald Trump discusses the Russia–Ukraine war with the leaders of both countries. Negotiations on ending the war could start as early as this week. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggests that Kyiv will have to take some losses to close a peace deal with Russia.

What does the prisoner release from Belarus signal about the Russia–Ukraine war? And will Hamas release its hostages? We get insights from former Trump official Javed Ali.

Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as the new intelligence chief. Plus, we look at Pam Bondi’s first actions as the U.S. attorney general.

A new task force established by the House Oversight Committee will focus on declassifying federal secrets. We hear from James Comer, the chairman of that committee, on what we can expect.