Third time’s the charm? Zelensky heads back to the White House today. Where things stand going into his meeting with Trump:

Why didn’t Biden do more on Gaza? Former Israeli ambassador Rabinovich’s view: “Netanyahu excelled in the game of playing Republicans against Democrats and using support among Democrats and Christian fundamentalists in order to stand up to the Biden Administration.”

Madagascar and Morocco are the latest countries making headlines as “Gen Z protests” sweep the globe. Dr. @misskstrong.bsky.social connects the dots on BBC News.

First reactions to Hamas’ “yes, but” response to Trump’s Gaza peace plan largely positive. Former Biden official Ambassador Barbara Leaf tells me it’s the first time she’s been optimistic in two years.

International journalists must be allowed into Gaza. A joint call from the BBC, @afp.com, @reuters.com + @apnews.com:

How could the US support NATO’s new operation ‘Eastern Sentry’? @jteurope.bsky.social sees aircraft, Patriot batteries, intelligence, logistics support as options.

The next pandemic? “We are not as ready as we were,” says Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the CDC last week. She warns less access to data and fewer ready responders mean the US has taken a step back after lessons learned from Covid.

With Russia’s massive overnight attack even hitting the center of Kyiv, what hope is left for a US-negotiated peace for Ukraine? Former Ukrainian foreign minister Vadym Prystaiko tells me the person with Trump’s ear is his wife, Melania.

Former Minneapolis police chief Medaria Arradondo on what authorities will be looking at following the shooting at a Catholic school.

Rather than voters picking politicians, politicians picking voters. With the redistricting arms race on, I spoke to @samwang.bsky.social for a big-picture view of gerrymandering.

Full-circle moment for my rather British upbringing in the U.S. Delighted to be supporting the #BBCNews team in DC as a presenter and correspondent for the next 6 months. Should be a nice quiet posting…