impose more sanctions on them and force them to agree to a ceasefire instead of accepting

that Putin won't agree to one.

Well, first, I think that that's something that a lot of people go around saying that I don't

necessarily think it's true.

I don't think new sanctions on Russia are going to force them to accept the ceasefire.

They're already under very severe sanctions.

I think that it should be, you could argue that that could be a consequence of refusing to agree to a ceasefire or the end of hostility.

But there is no evidence that more sanctions, because sanctions take months and sometimes years to bite,

and we may very well wind up in that place. I hope not because that means that peace talks failed,

but we have to give every opportunity for peace a chance.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio there,

that was yesterday on Meet the Press,

pushing back on the idea of sanctions forcing Russia into a peace deal.

The question is, what guarantees will Belotamier Zelensky get

when he meets with the president today at the White House.

Also ahead an update on the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.,'s police, as multiple states are now sending National Guard members to the nation's capital.

The question is, are all these troops, some of who are armed, really necessary?

Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott made good on his promise to call a second special

session to pass a new congressional map that favors Republicans.

The question is, when will all the Texas House Democrats who left the state returned to Austin?

It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early.

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