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Trump forsees talks with Russia and China on denuclearization

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-02-13 20:45:53

SUMMARY: The speaker plans to meet with China and Russia to discuss reducing military spending, noting the disproportionate amounts currently spent—nearly a trillion dollars by the U.S. and $400 billion by China. They aim to allocate funds to other priorities and de-escalate nuclear tensions, recalling previous agreements with President Putin that were interrupted by a contested election. The speaker criticizes the ongoing development of new nuclear weapons, emphasizing there is already enough armament to cause unprecedented destruction. They express hope for stronger disarmament discussions with both nations, highlighting the potential dangers of continued military escalation.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Thursday, President Donald Trump called for denuclearization talks with Russia and China.

Trump told reporters that once the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have settled down, he wants to meet with Russia and China to discuss all three nations drastically cutting back their defense spending.

“When we straighten it all out, then I want to one of the first meetings I want to have is with President Xi of China, President Putin of Russia. And I want to say, let’s cut our military budget in half,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

Such a move would cuts against decades of traditional Republican national defense posturing.

He said he also wants to restart denuclearization talks with both nations.

“President Putin and I agreed that we are going to do it in a very big way,” Trump said.

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Frustrated with poor play against UTEP, Arch Manning will 'get back to basics'

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September 14, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2025-09-14 22:29:00

SUMMARY: Texas quarterback Arch Manning and coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledge the team’s underwhelming offensive performance in a 27-10 win over UTEP. Manning completed 11 of 25 passes for 114 yards with a touchdown and an interception, frustrating fans expecting a stronger showing at home. Despite a rough first half with 10 consecutive incompletions, Manning showed flashes of promise and scored twice on the ground. Sarkisian emphasized Manning’s mental struggle rather than physical injury and expressed confidence in his growth and consistency. Manning committed to improving fundamentals and handling in-game pressure ahead of tougher matchups, including their SEC opener against Florida on Oct. 4.

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Texas nursing students return from life-changing internship in Africa

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September 14, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Esmeralda Zamora – 2025-09-14 13:12:00

SUMMARY: Two Texas nursing students, Tom Strandwitz and Valerie Moon, participated in Mercy Ships’ inaugural nursing internship aboard the Africa Mercy hospital ship in Madagascar. Selected from nationwide applicants, they gained hands-on experience in various departments, providing free surgeries and care in underserved regions. Their travel expenses were covered by over $11,000 raised through community GoFundMe campaigns. Both students were deeply impacted by patient interactions, such as cataract surgeries restoring sight and building trust with families. The internship broadened their perspectives on global health care. They plan to continue careers in intensive care and public health, with hopes to return to international nursing missions.

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Austin becoming FEMA-approved emergency alert authority, planning 1st test alert

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September 13, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Abigail Jones – 2025-09-13 12:16:00

SUMMARY: On Monday, Sept. 29, Austin will conduct a test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), becoming a FEMA-approved alerting authority able to send emergency alerts via Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to cell phones and Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages to TV and radio. This coordinated test at 3 p.m. will cover the city across its three counties—Travis, Hays, and Williamson. The alerts will clearly indicate a test and require no action. IPAWS allows authenticated, geotargeted emergency notifications without subscription, enhancing public safety communication. More details are available at ReadyCentralTexas.org and Ready.gov/alerts.

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