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Jeff Mordock

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Jeff Mordock is the White House reporter for The Washington Times. A native of Newtown, Pennsylvania, he previously worked for Gannett and has won awards from both the Delaware Press Association and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association. He is a graduate of George Washington University and can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Jeff Mordock

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, is greeted by President Donald Trump, center, as he arrives at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine

President Trump has ordered a pause on U.S. military aid going to assist Ukraine in its war against Russia, the biggest step he's taken so far to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into peace talks.

March 3, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes part in a plenary during the Securing our Future Summit on Ukraine and European security at Lancaster House in London, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Zelesnkyy’s doubts on a peace deal with Russia spark fresh Trump tirade

President Trump again ripped into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday for airing fresh doubts that the war with Russia can be ended quickly, as the relationship between the two leaders continues to deteriorate in the wake of last week's contentious Oval Office meeting.

March 3, 2025
President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Mystyslav Chernov)

Republicans cheer, Democrats condemn Trump’s scolding of Zelenskyy

Lawmakers' reaction to President Trump tearing into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy largely fell along party lines, with Republicans saying the tongue-lashing was a long time coming, while Democrats decried the unprecedented Oval Office spat as an embarrassment.

February 28, 2025
President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Mystyslav Chernov)

Zelenskyy-Trump meeting unravels in heated argument at White House

The Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump devolved into a heated shouting match about U.S. support for the war-ravaged country, with Mr. Trump warning his counterpart, "You don't have the cards."

February 28, 2025
President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Mstyslav Chernov)

Zelenskyy arrives at White House to finalize minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House on Friday for talks with President Trump on finalizing an agreement for the U.S. to develop minerals and rare earths in the country as reimbursement for America's military aid.

February 28, 2025