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A report by the US European Command found that the eight-day halt in military aid to Ukraine by the Trump administration had a tangible impact on the combat readiness of the United States. It also negatively affected Ukraine's negotiating position.
Zohran Mamdani leads Andrew Cuomo by 19 points in the New York City mayoral race, according to a Siena College poll. Elise Stefanik has narrowed the gap with Kathy Hochul to 14 points in a potential 2026 race.
US President Donald Trump transferred the Washington police department under direct federal control and deployed National Guard troops. This is the first time in history that a president has taken control of a city's police, citing an emergency situation after an attack on a former civil servant.
President Trump plans to appoint David Rosner, a Democrat, as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This move will place a Democrat at the head of an agency that makes key decisions regarding gas exports and power grids.
The US federal judiciary's document management system suffered a large-scale hacker attack. The attackers gained access to top-secret data, including information about witnesses and arrest warrants.
Donald Trump said the US is close to a trade deal with China. He will meet with Xi Jinping by the end of the year if a deal is reached.
The US Treasury Secretary warned China about high tariffs on Russian oil, but Beijing declared the protection of energy sovereignty. China remains the largest buyer of Russian oil, despite the threat of sanctions.
Ukraine and the USA discussed progress in implementing agreements on defense support and cooperation, including joint drone production. Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal thanked the USA for its support, particularly for the transfer of Patriot systems and long-range weapons.
President Donald Trump expresses frustration over how his administration is handling the uproar surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's affairs. The scandal overshadows his agenda, despite attempts to appease the public.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill canceling $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding. This is the first time in decades that Congress has approved a president's request to rescind previously approved funding.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a conversation with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson. The strengthening of sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation and inter-parliamentary cooperation were discussed.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii claims that NABU has become an FSB branch, and its work is ineffective and non-transparent. The adopted bill No. 12414 will allow controlling NABU and SAP, which will make their activities more transparent.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appealed to the US Congress with a call to maintain and strengthen leadership in supporting the Ukrainian people. The appeal concerns the fight against the armed aggression of the Russian Federation for peace, security, and freedom.
Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 after the US House of Representatives approved three bills for a better regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order, which is a critical step towards a stable regulatory framework.
The US Congress has passed the first federal law regulating stablecoins, paving the way for wider adoption of this technology. The bill establishes federal oversight for dollar-pegged tokens and could accelerate digital payments.
Police arrested a man near the US Capitol after discovering a bow, arrows, and an empty holster in his car. The car owner also admitted to possessing a weapon.
The US Senate may consider a White House request to return $9. 4 billion for international aid and public broadcasting. This decision could end funding for USAID, NPR, and PBS, and also affect HIV/AIDS programs.
The US Supreme Court overturned restrictions on disbanding the Department of Education, allowing the Trump administration to dismiss employees and transfer functions. This decision is part of a plan to reduce the federal government's role in education.
US senators have advertised a bipartisan bill that would give President Trump powerful sanctions against Russia. This comes amid a cooling of Trump's relations with Putin and the US president's readiness to increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
Oil prices rose by more than 2% due to expectations of new US sanctions against Russia. Increased production by Saudi Arabia and uncertainty with tariffs limit price growth.
The United States of America will provide Ukraine with a record supply of weapons in the coming days. The US Congress is also preparing to adopt the toughest package of sanctions in the country's history, aimed at those who support Russia.
US President Donald Trump is considering a new military aid package for Ukraine worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The funds will come from a fund approved by Congress last year, which allows the US Department of Defense to withdraw weapons from arsenals.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with US congressmen, discussing the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense and new tough sanctions against Russia. The diplomat thanked Congress for its support and emphasized Ukraine's readiness to share knowledge.
The US State Department is laying off 1,353 employees, including civil servants and diplomats, as part of a large-scale reorganization by the Trump administration. This move has drawn criticism regarding the potential weakening of America's global leadership.
Over 2,000 senior NASA officials, including 875 GS-15 level employees, are ready to leave due to pressure from staff reductions. This could create difficulties for the White House's space policy and deprive the agency of years of experience.
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson said that Vladimir Putin is not interested in a serious discussion of peace in Ukraine. The US Senate may vote on a bill on sanctions against Russia by the end of the month.
US President Donald Trump is ready to sign the bill on tough sanctions against Russia if he gains more control over their implementation. The administration will not accept Congress's micromanagement of foreign policy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg. The parties discussed weapons supplies, strengthening air defense, and sanction pressure on Russia, including secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announced that the US Senate will soon consider a bill on tough sanctions against Russia, China, and India. The bill provides for presidential powers to maximize pressure on countries supporting Putin's war machine.
Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky that he did not stop arms supplies to Ukraine, but only ordered a review of the Pentagon's stockpiles. The US is ready to provide Ukraine with as much military assistance as it can allocate.