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There are a number of stories developing from the weekend and overnight in Washington. Here is the latest:House Committee Advances BudgetHouse Republicans narrowly passed a budget advancing President Donald Trump's agenda. In a rare, late Sunday night vote, the budget passed 17 to 16, with four conservative Republicans voting "present" rather than "yes," allowing the package to move to a full House vote later this week. Negotiations with the most conservative House members will continue. Many say that the bill as it stands "does not yet meet the moment."Assuming all Democrats will vote against the budget, Speaker Mike Johnson is working to maintain Republicans' slim majority in the House, aiming to pass the budget by Memorial Day. Conservatives are pushing for deeper spending cuts to social programs like Medicaid and green energy tax credits, while moderates are concerned the cuts may go too far.President Trump Talks with Ukraine, RussiaPresident Donald Trump is playing dealmaker Monday, making separate phone calls to leaders of Ukraine and Russia in an effort to end the war.He will use personality and his personal history with Russian President Vladimir Putin to push for an end to the "bloodbath." "They know each other. The president is determined to get something done here," Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy to the Middle East, said. "If he can't do it, then nobody can." Trump may use financial incentives and the potential threat of more sanctions if Russia does not work to reach a peace deal. Trump will then speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as members of NATO. In a separate effort, Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Pope Leo XIV, who has offered the church's help in negotiating a ceasefire.Tariff Talks with WalmartOn social media, Trump warned Walmart not to raise prices to offset the cost of his tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent followed up with a call to Walmart's CEO."Walmart will be absorbing some of the tariffs. Some may get passed on to consumers," Bessent said over the weekend. "Overall, I would expect inflation to remain in line, but I don't blame consumers for being skittish after what happened to them four years under Biden." Bessent emphasized that declining gas prices should matter more to customers than Walmart prices, although average gas prices have risen slightly since January. Bessent also said the uncertainty caused by the tariffs is a negotiating tactic for trade talks as businesses struggle to adapt with changing spending plans.Trump has lowered tariffs temporarily as his administration negotiates with China and dozens of other countries on a potential trade deal. Bessent says higher tariff rates on most countries may return in July if negotiations are not done "in good faith."Biden's cancer diagnosisDoctors diagnosed former President Joe Biden with prostate cancer that has spread to the bone, making the discovery after finding a nodule on his prostate last week.His office says that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, allowing for "effective management." While outcomes have improved and patients can live longer, the prognosis suggests that the cancer is treatable but not curable. Many leaders, including Trump, have sent Biden well-wishes for his recovery.