In today's issue:

▪ Trump wants peace. Does Putin?

▪ The Hill interview: Newsom defends redistricting fight

▪ Progressives take center stage in mayoral contests

▪ Israel steps up Gaza offensive

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President Trump heads to Alaska on Friday for a make-or-break summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to talk about ending the war in Ukraine, while the world holds its breath.

Trump has provided few details on his goals for the meeting, telling reporters Monday he’s using the summit as an opportunity to “feel out” Putin, who has so far rebuffed all his calls for a ceas

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