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A bill imposing 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy resources is stalled in the U. S. House of Representatives. Congress fears rising prices.
The U. S. missile defense project relies on space-based interceptors that do not yet exist. Its cost could reach $1.2 trillion.
U. S. lawmakers are demanding an explanation as to why a unit of the 173rd Brigade stationed in Europe stopped specializing in drone warfare. It had been learning from the experience of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The court allowed the work not to be halted but did not decide whether the project is lawful. The chief justice stated that the construction is likely illegal.
Ben Moss will replace Will Scharf in the position on September 2. The rotation is taking place ahead of the U.S. midterm congressional elections.
Senator Richard Blumenthal hopes the bill will be approved by the House of Representatives in September. The document provides for a strike against the shadow fleet.
Trump submitted a nuclear deal with Riyadh worth tens of billions of dollars to Congress. It will take effect only after Saudi Arabia recognizes Israel.
Britain has allowed the blueprints for Scalp components to be handed over to Ukraine for missile production. Italy has withdrawn from military exercises within the coalition.
The US Department of Homeland Security is proposing to make the fee for new H-1B visas permanent. Its legality is being challenged in court.
Washington officially removed Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The decision is expected to pave the way for investment and economic recovery.
World Liberty Financial plans to establish a bank to expand the USD1 stablecoin. Final approval depends on the regulator's requirements.
Yevhenii Khmara discussed the situation on the front and support for Ukraine with Senator Richard Blumenthal. He called for limiting Russia's financing.
Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August. She will work again at the Trump-affiliated MAGA Inc.
The U. S. Supreme Court temporarily cleared the way for construction of the $400 million White House ballroom. The legality of the project is still under consideration.
More and more U. S. congressional staffers are relying on generative AI to prepare bills. However, this is leading to errors.
The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the possible re-export of American weapons from Turkey to Ukraine, including ATACMS missiles. Russia requested explanations from Washington and Ankara.
U. S. President Donald Trump showed an AI-generated video in which he walks with George Washington in a nonexistent ballroom. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of this $400 million ballroom.
The Trump–Putin summit in August 2025 did not lead to a ceasefire or a peace agreement. A year later, the fighting continues, and Ukraine is once again submitting proposals to the United States.
President Zelenskyy has still not found a candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States due to the difficulty of working with the Trump administration. Potential candidates, including Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko, are declining the position.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved moving forward with sanctions against Russia and Iran after the Senate's approval. The bill targets banks, the energy sector, and oligarchs, and also extends sanctions against Iran until 2031.
U. S. President Donald Trump extended for 90 days authorization for foreign vessels to transport oil and other goods between U.S. ports in circumvention of the Jones Act. The order narrows the scope of the exemption; now each voyage will be considered individually, and the Pentagon will consult with the Maritime Administration.
Kyiv bought 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 MLRS launchers and thousands of cluster munitions from Ankara. The transfer of the weapons will begin after the 15-day review of the deal by the U.S. Congress.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the US Senate for passing a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, which will help increase pressure on the aggressor to end the war. He emphasized the importance of American support and sanctions for bringing peace closer.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the U. S. Senate's passage of the law on sanctions against Russia and Iran, calling it a sign of global leadership. He thanked the American partners for their bipartisan support and solidarity with Ukraine.
The U. S. Senate backed a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Consideration in the House of Representatives is scheduled for next month, but there are concerns regarding Trump’s tariff powers.
The U. S. Court of Appeals upheld the ban on the construction of a ballroom at the White House initiated by Trump due to the lack of authorization from Congress. The judge gave the administration 14 days to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court.
Debate has begun in the U. S. Senate on Lindsey Graham’s bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran. The final vote may take place as early as today.
Melinda Haring suggested four candidates to Zelenskyy for the position of ambassador to the United States after Stefanishyna’s dismissal. They include Unguryan, Husovskyi, Klympush-Tsintsadze, and Stavnitser.
U. S. President Donald Trump demanded an explanation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a meeting in Camp David regarding the acute shortage of ammunition, which threatens to limit military operations against Iran.
During a speech in Las Vegas, U. S. President Trump discussed negotiations with Iran and a possible increase in oil prices. He also criticized Canada, announced a healthcare reform, and expressed a desire to fire Supreme Court justices.